West Loop Travel Guide
Chicago
Popular places to visit
Mary Bartelme Park
After visiting Mary Bartelme Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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.
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 West Loop
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Bathroom wasn’t clean and hair on towels
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Emily Hotel
Hotel is great. A lovely boutique venue. Friendly, professional and courteous staff made us feel very welcome.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Chicago West Loop
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Nobu Hotel Chicago
Great riom
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG
Everything good
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Congress Plaza Hotel
Kind staff and a nice view of the city, close to a ton of things in the area!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Loop
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.
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.
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.
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.
