Southwest Side
Travel Guide
Visit Southwest Side
Where to stay in Southwest Side
Back of the Yards
While Back of the Yards might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridgeport Art Center and Zhou B Art Center.
Garfield Ridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and churches while you're strolling through Garfield Ridge, and hop on the metro at Midway Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Clearing
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Clearing and you might want to plan a stop by Wintrust Sports Complex and SeatGeek Stadium while you're in the area.
Englewood
While you're strolling through Englewood, you may want to check out the beaches and restaurants. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Halsted Station or 63rd Station.
Brighton Park
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Brighton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit United Center and Bridgeport Art Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
McKinley Park
Be sure to check out the monuments and shopping while you're strolling through McKinley Park, and hop on the metro at 35th-Archer Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Courteous staff, great location, roomy accommodation!
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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
It was lovely and very festive!
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Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Great location, excellent staff
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Sentral Michigan Avenue
Everything was great and clean!
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Level Chicago – Old Town
Great location, clean room and friendly staff!
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Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
Clean, cute space with an excellent city view.
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Popular places to visit
Michigan Avenue
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Wrigley Field
Chicago’s world-renowned baseball ground, Wrigley Field is an iconic stadium where you can learn about the all-American sport and even catch a game.
Navy Pier
A waterfront entertainment strip with fun diversions for both young and old, with shops, restaurants and even a Ferris wheel.
McCormick Place
Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Millennium Park
One of Chicago’s main focal points, where locals and visitors flock to see the striking art, architecture and landscape on show.
Things to do
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
