Southwest Side
Travel Guide
Visit Southwest Side
Where to stay in Southwest Side
Back of the Yards
While there might not be top attractions in Back of the Yards, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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.
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.
Clearing
Visitors to Clearing appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Wintrust Sports Complex and SeatGeek Stadium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Brighton Park
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Brighton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit United Center and Bridgeport Art Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
Congress Plaza Hotel
The hotel is very run down and smells as soon as you enter rooms are a great size and clean but very thin walls and you can hear everything called security on first night and took over an hr for someone to come no help at all never got any sleep that night all in all I would not stay here again much ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Didn’t like the bed so much and the couch wasn’t comfy but overall I would stay again
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
The pool was small and I felt like it was not clean. Kids couldn’t even see under water with their goggles. There were a lot of kids running around without parents and we had several knocks on our door from kids messing around. We did call down to the front desk and they sent security up immediately. ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Great hotel for the price! Fun game room and pool for the kids. Walking distance from the Aquarium, Museum, planetarium, and Willis Tower.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Level Chicago – Old Town
Room was super clean. The view all the way down to the lake from balcony was nice.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
Nice apartment, great customer service, and wonderful area!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
Naval Base Great Lakes
After visiting Naval Base Great Lakes, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in North Chicago. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
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.
Navy Pier
A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
Michigan Avenue
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Millennium Park
A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.
Things to do
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
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