Chicago Life

The Northwestern University Medical campus is located in downtown Chicago. This area is referred to as "Streeterville" and is renowned for its restaurants and access to the Michigan Avenue shopping district. The Museum of Contemporary Art is only 4 blocks from the hospital. Museum Campus is a short walk or cab ride away. This area encompasses the world-class Art Institute of Chicago with its famous collection of Impressionist art, the Shedd Aquarium and Oceanarium, and the Adler Planetarium. "Sue" the dinosaur is also close by at the Field Museum. Along with its world renowned museums, Chicago hosts world famous musicians from classical artists to leading Hip Hop and alternative rock groups.

The medical campus lies at the center of downtown, a short distance from many eclectic neighborhoods including Bucktown, Andersonville and Lincoln Park all with their own unique cafes, shops, bars and nightlife.

Favorite resident activities include running and biking along Lake Michigan, participating in intramural basketball and soccer, rock climbing at several walls downtown and playing tennis at the nearby courts. Cubs tickets are distributed to the residents by the Department. Residents also enjoy the professional sporting games of the Bulls, the Bears, and the White Sox.

Residents also find ample opportunity to volunteer in the community ranging from High School student mentoring to Habitat for Humanity as well as involve themselves in religious organizations.

Things to do in Chicago A-Z

Visit the world famous Art Institute Cheer on the Bears at Soldier Field Chow down in China Town Buy authentic Indian cuisine on Devon Street Take a ride on the “El” See King Tut at the Field Museum Say “Opa!” in Greek Town Hear some great music at the House of Blues Ice Skate at Millennium Park See big jets at the Air & Water Show Run with Khalid in the Chicago Marathon Golf, play tennis, feed the ducks at Lincoln Park Go shopping on the Michigan Avenue Magnificent Mile Ride the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier Go to a taping of Oprah Indulge in deep-dish Chicago-style Pizza Bet on a Quinella at Arlington Racetrack Take an architectural river boat tour See the view from the Sears Tower sky deck Take in a show on Broadway in Chicago See the underwater world at the Shedd Aquarium Enjoy a picnic and music at Ravinia Festival Watch Derek Lee hit a homer for the Cubs at Wrigley Field Take a yoga class Play with the animals at the Brookfield Zoo