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Famous as the home of both the University of Chicago and (formerly) President Obama, this neighborhood south of downtown began as an early Chicago suburb and remains one of the city's foremost academic addresses. Spanning several parks plus the Lake Michigan shoreline, Hyde Park is a great place to stretch your legs, enjoy a meal, and take in fantastic views of the Chicago skyline.