River West Travel Guide
Chicago
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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.
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.
Top hotels in River West
Congress Plaza Hotel
Great room! Love the drawers and closet space! The only down side would be the tv not being able to connect through casting. However, TV channels weren’t all bad.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Staff was friendly, rooms were clean and breakfast was delicious
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
The location was great, near plenty of restaurants and shopping. The room was a great layout plenty of space.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Ridiculous parking charge, no parking garage for the building, the Sofitel would have been a much much better choice, the price difference of 80 dollars between the two places was made null by the price of parking, which is included in the booking for the Sofitel and also a far far superior ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
The hotel had no electricity upon arrival, inexplicably as there were no severe weather conditions. I was handed two glow sticks to be able to guide my way around the hotel and my room. You can’t make this stuff up. The fact that there was nothing provided to compensate for the matter (discount, ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
It was ok
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River West
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.
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 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 Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at Clark-Division Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.
Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake 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.
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.
