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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
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 acclaimed art galleries.
McCormick Place
During your trip, find out what's happening in McCormick Place, a top convention centre in Chicago. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
citizenM Chicago Downtown
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
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 Racine Station or Polk Station (Pink Line) to get around town.
West Loop
Consider a visit to Milwaukee Avenue 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.
- Canalport Riverwalk Park
- Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
- Cooper Dual Language Academy
- Wrigley Field
- McCormick Place
- Millennium Park
- Soldier Field
- Grant Park
- Lake Michigan
- United Center
- Northwestern University
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Willis Tower
- Merchandise Mart
- Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
- Water Tower Place
- Rate Field
- Rosemont Theatre