woodlawn

situated just south of hyde park, woodlawn enjoys some of the same benefits of the neighboring community—proximity to the lakefront, ample park space, and physical reminders of the 1893 world’s fair.

chicago woodlawn apartments vary from newly constructed two-flats to aged brownstones to units of all sizes in large complexes.  the university of chicago campus extends south of the historic midway plaisance (59th street), so students and university professionals frequent the northern section of woodlawn, along with families and longtime residents.  all-boys, college-prep, mount carmel high school also calls woodlawn home.

for outdoor fun, woodlawn apartment dwellers can choose between nearby jackson park, which features its own golf course, or 372-acre washington park.  summer months call for a trip to the 63rd street beach and pier.  the chicago park district keeps these spaces looking great year round, and the museum of science and industry is worth visiting anytime.

a few coffee shops, diners, and dives are scattered throughout the area.  best bets are the barbecue and the chicken restaurants.  it’s local here, through and through.

a handful of bus routes can get you to-and-fro, and the 63rd and cottage grove green line stop offers access to downtown.