Residents staying at the Welcome Inn Manor may take a 10-15 minute trip to several local sites including DuSable Museum of African American History, McCormick Convention Center, Cellular Field- Home of the Chicago White Sox, The University of Chicago, Home of Philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, Illinois Institute of Technology and the home of President Barack Obama.
Below are some of the nearby places of interest.
McCormick Place Convention Center
McCormick Place is North America's premier convention facility and attracts more than four million trade and public show visitors annually. The McCormick Place Complex comprises three state-of-the-art buildings, the South and North buildings and the Lakeside Center (formerly the East building). These buildings have a combined total of more than 2.2 million square feet of exhibit space, 1.6 million square feet all on one level, making it the nation's largest convention center.
Home of President Barack Obama 5046 South Greenwood Ave
President Obama was a community organizer in Chicago before earning his law degree. He worked as a civil rights attorney in Chicago and taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004.
His Chicago residential home is located in the historic Kenwood neighborhood.
The Obamas purchased this Geogian revival mansion in 2005, and have lived there ever since.
(Warning: You won't get too close to the house as this area is restricted by police and Secret Service)
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology is an international, Ph.D.-granting research university, with world renowned programs in engineering, architecture, the sciences, humanities, psychology, business, law and design. Established in 1940 and tracing its roots back to the 1890s with the founding of Armour Institute of Technology and Lewis Institute of Humanities, IIT brings a focused, interdisciplinary approach to education, including the Interprofessional Projects Program. IIT draws upon the business, educational and cultural resources of a world-class city, along with the experiences of successful alumni based around the world.
The DuSable Museum of African American History, the first and oldest institution of its kind in the country, has been dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent for more than 46 years.
For more information: http://www.swmichigan.org/.
Directions and a GPS can be provided to guests and visitors.
Blues Heaven Foundation
Founder, Willie Dixon, established Blues Heaven Foundation not only to assist in documentation and promotion of the Blues, but to also support Blues artists and the business of music. A legendary songwriter himself, Willie Dixon has long been an advocate of education.
Willie Dixon’s musical and educational legacy began in 1970 with the world’s first Blues In The Schools clinic at Amos Alonzo Stagg School on Chicago’s south side. Since 1984, Blues Heaven has sponsored nationally prominent Blues artist participants to conduct remote site Blues Clinics, resulting in more than 16,000 instrument donations to elementary and secondary school children. The program is co-sponsored by Hohner, Inc.
Owner L.C. Thurman reopened this legendary South Side music hang in Hyde Park's Harper Court mall. No doubt, top-notch blues and jazz musicians--both well-knowns and newbies--will continue to grace the stage. Expect a crowd that's a mix of University of Chicago students, Hyde Park locals, music lovers and fans of the original Checkerboard. A spacious bar and seating area with checkerboard motif create a cozy community feel where you can kick back and listen to the music.
Room 43, located in the heart of the historic Bronzeville and North Kenwood area, is a classy rental venue perfect for wedding receptions, birthday parties, galas and fundraisers. We feature two bi-level spaces that can accommodate intimate settings or large gatherings. Allow us to assist in making your special occasion an event to remember.
The Velvet Lounge is the only place in the world where you can hear the Chicago sound five days a week. The Sunday night jam sessions have been an effective way to promote younger members of the jazz community.
U.S. Cellular Field Home of the Chicago White Sox
U.S. Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park) is a baseball ballpark in Chicago, Illinois. Owned by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, it is the home of the Chicago White Sox of the American League. The park opened for the 1991 season, after the White Sox had spent 81 years at old Comiskey Park. The new park, completed at a cost of $167 million, also opened with the Comiskey Park name, but became U.S. Cellular Field in 2003 after U.S. Cellular bought the naming rights.
Located in the community of Hyde Park on Chicago’s South Side, just 15 minutes from the city center, the University of Chicago is uniquely positioned to contribute to, and draw from, the strength and diversity of this world-class metropolis. We have also made an indelible mark on the world at large.
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, one of the largest science museums in the world, is home to more than 35,000 artifacts and nearly 14 acres of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity.
The Chicago Park District manages the city's 26 miles of open and free lakefront for the enjoyment of Chicago residents and visitors. Admission to Chicago's beaches is free. You're invited to walk, jog, swim, bike, rollerblade, sail, play volleyball, explore, or just relax along Chicago's lakefront.
31st Street Beach
3100 S. Lakefront (31st St. @ Lake Michigan)
41st Street Beach (Oakwood)
4100 S. Lakefront (41st Street. @ Lake Michigan)
Other Notable Places
Welcome Inn Manor is just minutes away from other significant places and landmarks throughout south Chicago.
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President Obama was a community organizer in Chicago before earning his law degree. He worked as a civil rights attorney in Chicago and taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004.
