Near North Side
Chicago
Visit Near North Side
Popular places to visit
Merchandise Mart
You can learn about the history of Chicago with a trip to Merchandise Mart. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Water Tower Place
Enjoy endless shopping, see exhibits of sporting memorabilia and attend shows at a live theater at this huge shopping mall.
875 North Michigan Avenue
You can find out about the history of Chicago when you stop by 875 North Michigan Avenue. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
House of Blues Chicago
You can get tickets for a performance at House of Blues Chicago during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Chicago Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Chicago Children's Museum during your travels to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Holy Name Cathedral
After visiting Holy Name Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Top hotels in Near North Side
Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile
The room was actually pretty good and pretty good size for two people and a queen bed I really loved it and I would go back again.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Excellent, customer service. Excellent, customer service excellent room excellent breakfast excellent rooftop excellent lounging area top-tier hotel.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
What a fantastic hotel. Walking distance to so much of downtown. The staff were polite and helpful, the room was great! My wife says “this is where we are staying when we come to Chicago from now on.”
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Bien situé
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
Location was great. Walking distance to everything
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Aloft Chicago Mag Mile
Other neighbourhoods around Near North Side
River North
Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.
Magnificent Mile
Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.
Streeterville
Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Streeterville. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.
Old Town Chicago
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Chicago. Top attractions like Second City and Armitage Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Sedgwick Station or Clark-Division Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.
The Loop
Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
