Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
Six Flags Great America
Spend a day at this sprawling theme park to enjoy an array of thrilling roller coaster rides, a water park and entertainment for kids of all ages.
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.
Grant Park
Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.
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
Odyssey Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket
Near East Side Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Near East Side
Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views, and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Grant Park and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.
Streeterville
Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Streeterville. Travelers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views, and popular shops.
The Loop
Grant Park and Millennium Park 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 the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).
Magnificent Mile
Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Magnificent Mile. Travelers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views, and popular shops.
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.
- Wrigley Field
- Navy Pier
- McCormick Place
- Grant Park
- United Center
- Millennium Park
- Soldier Field
- Michigan Avenue
- Lake Michigan
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Willis Tower
- Northwestern University
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- University of Chicago
- Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Chicago Theatre
- Loyola University Chicago
- Allstate Arena
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- University of Illinois Chicago
- Water Tower Place
- Rosemont Theatre
- Merchandise Mart
- John Hancock Center
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital