Edgewater Travel Guide
Chicago
Popular places to visit
Kathy Osterman Beach
Spend a day swimming and paddling on Lake Michigan or soaking up the sun on a peaceful beach located at the northern tip of Lincoln Park.
Swedish American Museum Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Swedish American Museum Center during your travels in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Top hotels in Edgewater
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
First I made phone call day earlier before arriving Ruth answered the phone and her customer skills was absolutely amazing from there on it was great experience . To have to pay for early check in gets me upset because if check out early hotel does not reimburse me back
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Everything. Loved the experience.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
citizenM Chicago Downtown
great hotel
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Warwick Allerton - Chicago
Great
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
My stay at the Hotel Riu Plaza in downtown Chicago was absolutely incredible from start to finish! The location is perfect — right in the heart of the city, close to everything, yet quiet enough for a relaxing getaway. The highlight of my stay was the breakfast buffet. It was hands down one of the ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Clean room, staff was friendly and very helpful, location was excellen, included buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Edgewater
Wrigleyville
You might enjoy the bars while in Wrigleyville. Wrigley Field is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sheridan Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.
Lakeview
Known for its lively bars and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lakeview. Top attractions like Wrigley Field and Lake Michigan are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Southport Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.
Lincoln Park
Known for its ample dining options and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lincoln Park. You can visit top attractions like Lake Michigan and Lincoln Hall, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage Station to see more of the city.
Old Town Chicago
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Chicago. Top attractions like Second City and Armitage Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Sedgwick Station or Clark-Division Station to see more of the city.
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.
Gold Coast
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Gold Coast. A stop by Michigan Avenue or Lake Michigan might round out your trip.
Edgewater Travel Guide
- Kathy Osterman Beach
- Wrigley Field
- Navy Pier
- Millennium Park
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Lake Michigan
- Grant Park
- Northwestern University
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Willis Tower
- Chicago Theatre
- Allstate Arena
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- University of Illinois Chicago
