Northwest Side, IL
Travel Guide
Visit Northwest Side
Where to stay in Northwest Side
Irving Park
Appreciated for its restaurants and live music, you might consider exploring Irving Park. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Milwaukee Avenue, and jump on the metro at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Montrose Station (Blue Line) to get around the city.
Portage Park
While visiting Portage Park, you might make a stop by sights like Milwaukee Avenue and Six Corners.
Belmont Cragin
The restaurants and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Belmont Cragin. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Walt Disney House and Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District are a few top sights nearby.
Dunning
Restaurants and parks are just a few things travelers like about Dunning. A stop by Schiller Woods is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Hermosa
Travelers like the historic sites in Hermosa, and Walt Disney House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Old Irving Park
While you're in Old Irving Park, take in top sights like Milwaukee Avenue or Six Corners, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Montrose Station (Blue Line).
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Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
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.
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.
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 Sightseeing River and Lake Cruise
Wendella's Lake and River Architecture Tour
Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
- Walt Disney House
- Wrigley Field
- Michigan Avenue
- Navy Pier
- Millennium Park
- Soldier Field
- Grant Park
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Lake Michigan
- United Center
- University of Chicago
- Northwestern University
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- Willis Tower
- Woodfield Mall
- Merchandise Mart
- Loyola University Chicago
- Chicago Theatre
- State Street
- Allstate Arena
- Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
