Northwest Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Side
Where to stay in Northwest Side
Irving Park
Irving Park is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Milwaukee Avenue and Irish American Heritage Center are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Addison Station (Blue Line) to get around.
Portage Park
If you're spending some time in Portage Park, Milwaukee Avenue and Six Corners are top sights worth seeing.
Belmont Cragin
Belmont Cragin is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Walt Disney House and Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dunning
Restaurants and parks are just a few things travellers like about Dunning. A stop by Schiller Woods is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Hermosa
Travellers like the historical sites in Hermosa, and Walt Disney House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Old Irving Park
If you're spending time in Old Irving Park, check out sights like Milwaukee Avenue or Six Corners and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Montrose Station (Blue Line).
Congress Plaza Hotel
The room was cold, temperature in room was about 63 degrees, front desk sent up maintenance engineer, temperature never got any warmer, had to sleep in our clothes with coats.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
amazing staff and beautiful rooms and lobbies. i just loved the free breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Excellent, everything was perfect. We have no complaints. I will be booking again in April
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Easy check in and out. Great location, apartments, and amenities.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Level Chicago – Old Town
Cable TV, cleanliness
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
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
A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
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.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Millennium Park
A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.
Things to do
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
