Uptown Travel Guide
Chicago
Popular places to visit
Montrose Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Montrose Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunrises.
Montrose Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Chicago with a trip to Montrose Harbor. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Hutchinson Street Historic District
You can learn about the history of Chicago with a visit to Hutchinson Street Historic District. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Wrigley Field
Catch an event at Wrigley Field during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
McCormick Place
During your trip, find out what's happening in McCormick Place, a top convention centre in Chicago. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Uptown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Amendities and location is great, but the facility needs fresh coat of paint
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Great
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Staff was AMAZING... rooms very clean
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
This place was amazing! Staff were very helpful and friendly! Easy check in and check out. Room was clean as well! Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
Bed sheet was stained with a little bit of dirt but it was okay. Check in was flawless. Great guy.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Wacker at Michigan, Chicago
The entire weekend fr Friday until checkout time was excellent. Amazing service from Front desk for extra blankets. Jock was at the checkout desk he went outside to grab a cab for us and even loaded our luggage!!!! Excellent customer service, we will return again next Christmas shopping season. ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
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.
Lakeview
Known for its lively bars and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lakeview. Top attractions like Wrigley Field and Lake Michigan are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Southport Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.
Lincoln Park
Known for its ample dining options and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lincoln Park. You can visit top attractions like Lake Michigan and Lincoln Hall, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage Station to see more of the city.
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.
Wicker Park
Spend some time visiting places like Milwaukee Avenue while getting to know Wicker Park, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Damen Station or Division Station to see more of the area.
Gold Coast
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Gold Coast. A stop by Michigan Avenue or Lake Michigan might round out your trip.
