Exciting Area around Campus

Cue7
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:33:56 +0000

Litlhurry - wait what area of Hyde Park reminded you of South St in Philly? My conception of south st is a greasy pizza place, a condom shop, a johnny rockets, a loud new orleans-themed bar, and a Gap all within very close proximity of one another. I can’t think of anything in Hyde Park that resembles the South St scene.

Otherwise, you’re right, Hyde Park is a very cozy, safe area. The first few words that come to mind when I think of Hyde Park are: pleasant and staid. Again, my parents LOVED it when they first saw it, and I’ve grown to like it more and more as I’ve gotten older. At the same time, I think it’s far from ideal for most 18-25 yr old students. It caters wonderfully well to maybe the 30 yr old+ crowd, but I think West Philly, Morningside Heights, the area around Brown U, etc. do a better job of catering to student interests (yes, and that includes the more unique tastes of Chicago students).