Things to do in North Side

Activities, attractions and tours

Great view of the city at Christmas time they light up the zoo. It's a great thing to do during the holidays #URBANJUNGLE
Great view of the city at Christmas time they light up the zoo. It's a great thing to do during the holidays #URBANJUNGLE
View of the Chicago loop from Lincoln Park Zoo. Free, 365 days a year!
Lincoln Park Zoo which includes bird life and a pond
Lincoln Park Zoo which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture
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What to do in North Side

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Wrigley Field featuring central business district, a city and a sporting event

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.

Wrigley Field
Chicago History Museum featuring interior views

Chicago History Museum

Explore the rich and exciting history of this great, iconic all-American city through an array of artefacts, hands-on exhibits and multi-media presentations.

Chicago History Museum
Lincoln Park Zoo featuring land animals and zoo animals as well as a couple

Lincoln Park Zoo

This small zoo right in the heart of Chicago, Lincoln Park is an ideal family destination, popular with small children eager to see the many different animals.

Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago cityscape at twilight, featuring a mix of residential and commercial buildings, including a church and modern apartment complex. River West, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Park West

You can make plans for a show at Park West during your stay in Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Park West
Lincoln Park Conservatory featuring interior views, flowers and a park

Lincoln Park Conservatory

This glass structure full of exotic plants is the perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon.

Lincoln Park Conservatory
The Chicago Lakefront Bike Trail This is the Chicago downtown view from Fullerton and LSD trail. It's taken at 6:30am while biking to work. The LSD Bike trail is the best way of hunting for stunning Chicago views along the way. It's a long trail but view makes it all worth. I enjoy the view and fresh breath every morning and evening while commuting to my office.

Theater on the Lake

You can make plans for a show at Theater on the Lake on your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.

Theater on the Lake

DePaul University-Lincoln Park

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at DePaul University-Lincoln Park during your visit to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

DePaul University-Lincoln Park

Vic Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Vic Theatre during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Vic Theatre

Second City

You can enjoy a show at Second City during your stay in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art scene.

Second City

Areas of North Side

Lincoln Park featuring modern architecture and a city

Lincoln Park

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

Lincoln Park
Cubs/Brewers game

Wrigleyville

You might enjoy the bars while in Wrigleyville. Wrigley Field is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sheridan Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.

Wrigleyville
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Logan Square

Get to know Logan Square and its many features like its breweries and live music. You might want to explore sights like Concord Music Hall and Milwaukee Avenue, and you can jump on the metro at Logan Square Station or California Station (Blue Line) to get around the city.

Logan Square
Fall colorful trees with a path through it.

Bucktown

Well-liked for its churches and architecture, Bucktown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Milwaukee Avenue and Holstein Park, and jump on the metro at Western Station (O Hare Branch) to get around the city.

Bucktown
Beautiful Chicago winter skyline aerial above a snow covered Montrose beach looking towards the downtown skyscraper buildings with pink and orange clouds in a blue sky above.

Lake View East

While visiting Lake View East, you might make a stop by sights like Briar Street Theatre and TimeLine Theatre.

Lake View East
Panoramic view of Chicago skyline at sunrise.

North Center

Get to know North Center and its many features like its bars and live music. You might want to explore sights like Fellger Park and Spiritual Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Addison Station (Brown Line) or Irving Park Station to get around the city.

North Center