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University of Chicago

1116 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
773-702-8650
Ranked #46 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Traveller Description: One of the top academic sites in the United States, and probably the university with the most Nobel prize winners (especially in physics and... more »
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Kansas City, Missouri
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112 reviews 112 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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Just recently learned that U of C was one of the products from the World's Fair where a number of leaders thought Chicago needed a world class university. Campus is great, almost like a movie set for Harry Potter.

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Rochester, NY
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Campus is lovely in the spring and we enjoyed our visit. Avoid taking the bus there from downtown, it takes forever. Take Metra instead. We ate at the dining hall (I had a son checking out the college) and toured the campus. Kids were helpful when we needed directions. Visit the chapel and the library if you can. Check out... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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I came for summer school. Oh my god. This must be the top 3 most beautiful campus in the states. Great buildings, nice environment for study, also great affordable food on campus. Worth a visit no matter what.

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Chicago, Illinois
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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Beautiful University near the city, providing the best education in the world. The hospital is ranked amount the best with world renowned research and teaching.

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Oakley, IL
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We toured the campus as my son is considering the University of Chicago. The architecture is wonderful, with ivy covering many of the buildings. The residential area to the east of campus is very nice.

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Lombard, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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Hyde Park is a very likable area - DO NOT walk west very far.

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Chicago
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

No one can denny that the University of Chicago campus is amazing, very well mantained and with an excellent architecture. The only problem is that has become into a sort of island in the middle of chigago's most depressed neighborhoods. Is a good sign that the sorraunding community in recent years has been putting more preassure on the University to... More

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chicago, illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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An English-based, very interesting and world-class university, with many hidden treasures.

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Lake Forest, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Seems to think it's the greatest university on Earth. Some great faculty members and accomplishments and the Oriental Institute but come on....

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

I liked everything exept French class. Overall very delicious.

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