David and I finally explored Hyde Park a bit more - (after having a great Robie House experience) - and have come to the conclusion that it's quite dull. However, I would highly recommend seeing a concert - as we did - at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel and checking out the University of Chicago 'Pub' (a very random - but cool - 'bar' in the basement of a University building not far from the Chapel / serving lots of different micro brews and good looking bar food). 