South Loop Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Shedd Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Shedd Aquarium during your visit to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Field Museum of Natural History
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Field Museum of Natural History during your trip to Chicago. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum during your travels in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Northerly Island Natural Area
You can take time to visit Northerly Island Natural Area during your travels to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in South Loop
Congress Plaza Hotel
The room was clean and very nice view
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hilton Chicago
Everything was wonderful. We did not have breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop
Everything was really clean and the breakfast was good
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
clean room, close to food places, walkable & best part was no loud noise
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Clean room, highly walkable location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Amazing hotel
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Loop
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- McCormick Place
- Soldier Field
- Grant Park
- Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
- Northerly Island Natural Area
- Arie Crown Theater
- Columbia College Chicago
- Dearborn St Station
- Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
- Mergenthaler Lofts
- Film Row Cinema
- Museum of Contemporary Photography
- Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
- Clarke House Museum
- William K Kimball House
- Chicago Women's Park
- Glessner House Museum
- National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum
- Joseph G Coleman House
- Pontiac Building
- Elbridge G Keith House
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