Southwest Side, IL
Travel Guide
Visit Southwest Side
Where to stay in Southwest Side
Back of the Yards
While Back of the Yards might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridgeport Art Center and Zhou B Art Center.
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.
Archer Heights
Visitors to Archer Heights appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Bridgeport Art Center and Rate Field might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the 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 United Center and Bridgeport Art Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
West Lawn
Travelers enjoy West Lawn for its restaurants and museums. Consider checking out Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture while you're in the area.
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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
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise
- Wrigley Field
- Michigan Avenue
- Navy Pier
- Millennium Park
- Soldier Field
- Grant Park
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Lake Michigan
- Indiana Dunes National Park
- United Center
- University of Chicago
- Northwestern University
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- Willis Tower
- Merchandise Mart
- Loyola University Chicago
- Chicago Theatre
- State Street
- Allstate Arena
- Chicago Museum of Science and Industry