Southwest Side
Visit Southwest Side
Where to stay in Southwest Side
New City
Beaches and mountain views are just a few things travelers like about New City. A stop by Union Stock Yard Gate is also recommended if you've got time to explore the 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.
McKinley Park
The monuments and shopping make McKinley Park worth a stop. Make a stop by S.S. Peter and Paul Church, and jump on the metro at 35th-Archer Station to get around the area.
Brighton Park
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Brighton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Bridgeport Art Center and Anna and Frederick Douglass Park, a few notable attractions nearby.
Archer Heights
Visitors to Archer Heights appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Anna and Frederick Douglass Park and Bridgeport Art Center might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
West Lawn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in West Lawn. You might want to make time for a stop at Marquette Park or Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture.
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Popular places to visit
Michigan Avenue
You can enjoy some retail therapy 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.
Millennium Park
A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Things to do
Chicago Bulls Basketball Game at United Center
Eastside Chicago The Heist Exploration Game and Tour
Chicago: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket
- Michigan Avenue
- Wrigley Field
- McCormick Place
- Navy Pier
- Millennium Park
- Soldier Field
- Chicago Riverwalk
- United Center
- Lake Michigan
- Grant Park
- Chicago Theatre
- Willis Tower
- Northwestern University
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
- John Hancock Center