Near East Side Travel Guide
Chicago
Visit Near East Side
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.
Millennium Park
A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.
United Center
Catch an event at United Center during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.
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.
Things to do
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Top hotels in Near East Side
Swissotel - Chicago
The place is nice and clean. The staff is also approachable and friendly. A nice place to stay and perfect recommendation to your friends and family
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
We had a really good stay here. Really nice staff, clean room, fairly quiet. Really nice! In a great spot to just walk around.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Congress Plaza Hotel
Staff was great, room service was quick and affordable. Room was spotless.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Best location, breakfast is excellent
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Food at sports bar was great along with the service. Bedding was top notch, room clean& nice TV
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hilton Chicago
Outdated rooms and our heater stopped working overnight and the temp fell to 60's which felt freezing given it was zero outside with snow flurries But Matt the maintenance guy came quickly at 6 am thankfully and got it back up and running. Other than that, a truly beautiful hotel and the restaurant ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near East Side
Streeterville
Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Streeterville. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.
Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.
The Loop
Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
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).
Magnificent Mile
Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.
River North
Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.
