What to do in West Side, IL

Activities, attractions and tours

Garfield Park Conservatory featuring a park
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Garfield Park Conservatory which includes autumn colours, landscape views and a park
Garfield Park Conservatory showing interior views and a park
Garfield Park Conservatory featuring interior views and a garden

West Side Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that West Side has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

West Side is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in West Side to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

West Side Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of West Side.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to West Side attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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West Loop

Consider a visit to Milwaukee Avenue and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Loop. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Racine Station or Ogilvie Transportation Center.

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West Town

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Noted for its live music and theaters, there's plenty to explore in West Town. Top attractions like The Salt Shed and Milwaukee Avenue are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Division Station or Damen Station to see more of the city.

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Near West Side

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Live music, theaters, and shopping highlight some notable features of Near West Side. Make a stop by United Center or Credit Union 1 Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Racine Station or Polk Station (Pink Line) to get around town.

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Wicker Park

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Wicker Park. If sightseeing is on the list, Milwaukee Avenue is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Damen Station or Division Station to see more of the area.

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A view of the Chicago skyline from the rooftop of the Ace Hotel in the West Loop.

Fulton Market

Though Fulton Market might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Michigan Avenue and United Center.

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Lower West Side

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Lower West Side. National Museum of Mexican Art and Chicago Arts District are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Damen Station (Pink Line) or 18th Station (Pink Line) to get around the larger area.

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