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Smart Museum of Art

The Smart museum is small, but has an excellent collection, thoughtfully exhibited. Staff is very friendly.

Address: 5550 S Greenwood Ave
Hours: Fall–Spring Tue-Wed,Fri 10AM-4:30PM, Thu 10AM-8PM, Sat Sun 10AM-5PM; summer Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM
Price: Free
Website: smartmuseum.uchicago.edu (opens in a new tab)

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Regenstein Library
You can get a visitor pass at the entry desk to browse the gigantic collection of over 4.5 million volumes, or just marvel at the exterior architecture. The building is one of the world's best examples of the Brutalist movement, which emphasized the structural materials (rough concrete in this case), as well as striking repetitions and irregularities of angular forms. Free Wi-Fi and public use computers - present a photo ID at the entry desk.
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Nella Pizza e Pasta
If you're looking for something unusual and fun, try the "Bombe" stuffed pizza. The toppings are stuffed between the two crusts, and the result puffs up like a volcano that's about to explode. Brunch on the weekends.
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