West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Side
Where to stay in West Side
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.
West Town
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in West Town. Top attractions like The Salt Shed and Milwaukee Avenue are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Division Station or Damen Station to see more of the city.
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.
Lawndale
When in Lawndale and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like United Center or Garfield Park Conservatory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Central Park Station (Pink Line) or Pulaski Station (Pink Line).
Wicker Park
Spend some time visiting places like Milwaukee Avenue while getting to know Wicker Park, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Damen Station or Division Station to see more of the area.
Fulton Market
Though Fulton Market may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Michigan Avenue and United Center.
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Lovely hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG
The place is reasonably modern and was clean. The staff were pleasant. The breakfast buffet is a bit expensive, but worth the price. The only issue was that the USB outlets would not charge my phone. That's potentially a big problem, since all my boarding passes were on the phone. The front desk ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District
Friendly staff and beautiful clean hotel. Would definitely stay there again!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Neighborhood Hotel-Little Italy
Spacious and well appointed with many of the comforts of home including a full kitchen. Bed was super comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Art Villa
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Ground Floor Studios in Chicago by 747 Lofts
The sheets werent as clean as they should have been, but overall everything was neat, organized, and mostly clean.
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025
Popular places to visit
United Center
Catch an event at United Center during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
University of Illinois Chicago
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Illinois Chicago during your visit to Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Garfield Park Conservatory
Enjoy a stop at Garfield Park Conservatory, an entertaining place to visit in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Garfield Park
After visiting Garfield Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
- United Center
- The Salt Shed
- Humboldt Park
- The 606
- Garfield Park Conservatory
- Garfield Park
- Chicago Arts District
- The Old Post Office
- Old St Patrick’s Church
- St. John Cantius Church
- Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum
- Chopin Theatre-Death and Harry Houdini
- Canalport Riverwalk Park
- House Theatre
- St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
