Southwest Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Side
Where to stay in Southwest Side
Back of the Yards
While there might not be top attractions in Back of the Yards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bridgeport Art Center and Zhou B Art Center.
Clearing
Visitors to Clearing appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Wintrust Sports Complex and SeatGeek Stadium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Garfield Ridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and churches while you're strolling through Garfield Ridge, and hop on the metro at Midway Station to see more of the surrounding area.
McKinley Park
Be sure to check out the monuments and shopping while you're strolling through McKinley Park, and hop on the metro at 35th-Archer Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Brighton Park
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Brighton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit United Center and Bridgeport Art Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
Englewood
While you're strolling through Englewood, you may want to check out the beaches and restaurants. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Halsted Station or 63rd Station.
Congress Plaza Hotel
wifi wouldn’t connect, when we called the front desk to ask (I had work I needed to do, and specifically checked before booking that the room included wifi) was met with attitude to “just connect” even though the wifi network wasn’t visible or available. also, you have no control over the temperature ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile
Exceptional friendly Staff, Fantastic area, clean rooms. Breakfast minimal yet, did the trick. Great Value for the $$. We Will be back
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
River Hotel
Wonderful and helpful sstaff. Excellent location
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Sentral Michigan Avenue
The hotel was terrific!! Very helpful staff. The check-in process was a bit of a pain. But would be a lot easier than the second time around. I would recommend staying there anytime.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
Our stay was very nice. It was comfortable & clean.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Level Chicago – Old Town
Eric and the rest of the staff was very helpful from check in to check out! The place is very lovely!!!!! Would come back again soon!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
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 theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Naval Base Great Lakes
After visiting Naval Base Great Lakes, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in North Chicago. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly 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.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
- Marquette Park
- S.S. Peter and Paul Church
- Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
- Wrigley Field
- McCormick Place
- Millennium Park
- Soldier Field
- Lake Michigan
- Grant Park
- United Center
- Indiana Dunes National Park
- Willis Tower
- Northwestern University
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Chicago History Museum
- Rate Field
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
