Lower West Side Travel Guide
Chicago
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Popular places to visit
Chicago Arts District
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Chicago Arts District during your travels in Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Canalport Riverwalk Park
After visiting Canalport Riverwalk Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Experience the area's art scene and festivals.
American Police Center & Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in American Police Center & Museum during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
National Museum of Mexican Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Mexican Art during your travels in Chicago. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum during your travels in Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
St Adalbert Church
St Adalbert Church is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Top hotels in Lower West Side
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Excellent check in check out. Staff is amazing. We had a small suite. It was perfect. Clean. Location is perfect
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Decent room and the staff at the front desk and restaurant were friendly and helpful. The front desk area is cramped and confusing (i.e.) once you get your key card from check-in, it is so tight in that area that that it’s unclear how you get out of the area without pushing past the people in line ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Wacker at Michigan, Chicago
Clean room, friendly staff, modern finishes in beautifully restored vintage building in great Loop location next to Chicago River
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hilton Chicago
Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
Loved the location and staff.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lower West Side
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.
South Loop
Soldier Field and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in South Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Roosevelt Station or Cermak-McCormick Place Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.
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.
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).
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).
