Heart of Chicago Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Catch an event at Wrigley Field during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
McCormick Place
During your trip, find out what's happening in McCormick Place, a top convention centre in Chicago. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Navy Pier
With a visit to Navy Pier, a favourite shopping spot in Chicago, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Millennium Park
After visiting Millennium Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Soldier Field
Catch an event at Soldier Field during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Heart of Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel
Great hotel in the heart of downtown would highly recommend the inside hallways look a little rough but the room was great with a beautiful view and the check out is 12 which is awesome
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
The room was so clean, the staff were very kind and polite, helpful and made the hotel very welcoming!! The area was also safe and had lots of shopping areas and restaurants! 10/10 would recommend for everyone! Made my friend’s birthday wonderful! Thank you RIU!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Just a little loud.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
We stayed at Hilton because of the amazing reviews, however we did not experience the magic, we stayed one night and had intentions of staying for the weekend, however it was cut short, walls were very thin, we could hear toilets flushing, doors closing from our neighbors. We were right next to young ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Friendly check in and concierge. Had distilled water for CPAP. Clean room. Beds were not comfortable. Room very hot on arrival. Rooms need a refresh. Dated and worn. Shower water temperature variable (did not stay warm). I expected more from a Hilton, and at almost $400 a night.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago
The location was great we walked to the Shedd aquarium in no time. The hotel was nice, we found it really irritating that we were constantly asked to join Hilton rewards by the staff standing at the elevators. Also you can not control the room temperature it was so hot and their solution was to open ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heart of Chicago
Near West Side
Live music, theatres and shopping highlight some notable features of Near West Side. Make a stop by United Center or Credit Union 1 Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Polk Station (Pink Line) or Racine Station to get around town.
West Loop
Consider a visit to Old St Patrick’s Church and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Loop. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Racine Station or Ogilvie Transportation Center.
South Loop
Soldier Field and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in South Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Roosevelt Station or Cermak-McCormick Place Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.
Near South Side
Travellers choose Near South Side for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cermak-McCormick Place Station or Roosevelt Station and check out top sights like Soldier Field.
Theatre District
While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).
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.
