Southwest Side
Travel Guide
Visit Southwest Side
Where to stay in Southwest Side
Back of the Yards
While there might not be top attractions in Back of the Yards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bridgeport Art Center and Zhou B Art Center.
McKinley Park
Be sure to check out the monuments and shopping while you're strolling through McKinley Park, and hop on the metro at 35th-Archer Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Garfield Ridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and churches while you're strolling through Garfield Ridge, and hop on the metro at Midway Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Englewood
While you're strolling through Englewood, you may want to check out the beaches and restaurants. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Halsted Station or 63rd Station.
New City
Beaches and mountain views are just a few things travellers like about New City. A stop by Union Stock Yard Gate is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Brighton Park
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Brighton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit United Center and Bridgeport Art Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
Congress Plaza Hotel
Amazing location of the hotel, close to public transportation, and clean, spacious rooms. Unfortunate that the tv is old style without much entertainment and cable had bad network. Otherwise great hotel
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Staff was extremely accommodating. The breakfast was extraordinary. Hotel cleanliness was superb. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Overall, the hotel itself was good. The housekeeping staff was not responsive, and did not replenish items even after requesting three times in 24 hours. Very frustrating at this level of hotel.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Sentral Michigan Avenue is not your average hotel but more like an apartment stay. Full kitchen, washer/dryer, even a broom & dustpan for spills!! Its a beautiful little place that feels homey. We had a little trouble with our tv remote refusing to work but they had it fixed in no time! I cannot ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Level Chicago – Old Town
Spacious room with great views and washer and dryer
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
Very clean!!! Everything you need available in the apartment. Aldi store onsite. We also got the Chicago City Pass and this location was very convenient for all the activities we chose.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Chicago’s world-renowned baseball ground, Wrigley Field is an iconic stadium where you can learn about the all-American sport and even catch a game.
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 waterfront entertainment strip with fun diversions for both young and old, with shops, restaurants and even a Ferris wheel.
Millennium Park
One of Chicago’s main focal points, where locals and visitors flock to see the striking art, architecture and landscape on show.
Chicago Riverwalk
Stroll along the waterfront of the Chicago River to pass some of the city’s most appealing attractions and appreciate how a once grim area has been successfully revamped.
Things to do
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
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