visiting -places to stay?

newmassdad
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:23:24 +0000

the problem with staying in the Midway area is that the route from Midway to Hyde Park is pretty “multicultural”. It’s OK in the daytime, but rather sketchy at night, going through several of the tougher neighborhoods of Chicago, neighborhoods like Gage Park and Englewood. And it can be a rather slow drive in the western part of it where 55th/Garfield is two lane. East of Western Ave, Garfield is multilane and a bit faster, but still has lots of traffic lights.

So, if one does stay out at Midway, approach the drive to the campus with an open mind and locked doors. The first part will take one through the heart of one of Chicago’s emerging latino communities, the next part through one of the poorest african american communities and finally through an area ripe for overhaul. Then you hit Washington Park and finally the campus. It can be interesting if you are observant and curious.