Lower West Side Travel Guide
Chicago
Visit Lower West Side
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 fascinating museums 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 Lower West Side
Congress Plaza Hotel
Very beautiful historical hotel. The place may need a few more finishing touches. We experienced only one hiccup. We stayed for 2 nights. I asked the housekeeper if she could just make up the bed or freshen it up without new linen on that Saturday morning and let her know I left a tip on the bed ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Nice room, but very cold on the floor and in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Love the hotel just wish the pool water was warmer
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Loved it , so cute and so much space . Very clean , loved the cafe <3
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
Clean and comfortable great staff!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago
Hotel was really nice and super clean. Staff were amazing.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower West Side
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.
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.
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.
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.
