Downtown Chicago Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
Chicago Riverwalk
After visiting Chicago Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Grant Park
Grant Park is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Willis Tower
Willis Tower is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel
"Hotel is pretty "okay" if you are going for business, but our experience was not nice. The Air Conditioner wasn't working on a 65-80 degree outside, I told the front desk if they can help or make a room change but the solution was to give me a floor fan, not the type of help I was hoping and did ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
"Location is perfect. And rooftop bar & view is amazing"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile
"I had travel delays and a situation with my husband and my luggage and they have been very nice about it . Front desk staff is very kind and professional"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
River Hotel
"The WiFi was not good. Very slow and not helpful. Everything else about the stay was great"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile
"I loved the room!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG
"It is not what it indicates in the description of the hotel everything is far away the photos that you show are from a different place as well as the distance all my stay there was very frustrating"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Chicago
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Near North Side
Known for its fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Near North Side. Top attractions like Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue are major draws. Catch the metro at Clark-Division Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.
