Palisades Travel Guide
Chicago
Popular places to visit

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.

Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.

McCormick Place
Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.

Navy Pier
A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.

Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.

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.
Things to do

City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise

Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Palisades

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
It was smooth and very kind
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Friendly/Helpful staff made for a great welcome!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago
We love Chicago and we visit often. Every time we visit we stay at CQ. We love this hotel and for us it’s part of the experience. It’s so close to everything, rooms are spotless, staff is great and responsive to our needs. We love the complementary water filling stations on every floor, the awesome ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
Rooms were clean, environment felt safe and was definitely convenient for the plans we had. Restaurant inside was very good. I gab it a 4 star due to none of the garbage cans having bags in them for our garbage and no toilet paper stocked . But other wise a good stay
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
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Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palisades

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

O'Hare
Travellers choose O'Hare for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cumberland Station or Remote Parking Station and check out top sights like Fashion Outlets of Chicago.


