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 fascinating museums 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.
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 acclaimed art galleries 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 entertainment choices.
Top hotels in South Loop
Congress Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Hilton Chicago
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Best Western Grant Park Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Reviewed on 4 Aug 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.
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 Racine Station or Polk Station (Pink Line) to get around town.
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.
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- McCormick Place
- Soldier Field
- Grant Park
- Northerly Island Natural Area
- Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
- Columbia College Chicago
- Arie Crown Theater
- Dearborn St Station
- Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
- Mergenthaler Lofts
- Film Row Cinema
- Glessner House Museum
- Elbridge G Keith House
- Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
- Museum of Contemporary Photography
- Clarke House Museum
- Joseph G Coleman House
- National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum
- William K Kimball House
- Second Franklin Building
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