Riverside, IL
Travel Guide



Visit Riverside

Congress Plaza Hotel
"Great location for see the city. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The only problem we had was the a/c unit was leaking water on the floor the staff came in the room and turned off the a/c unit and left a fan to help with the summer heat. Parking was expensive but very close to the hotel. Parking ..."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
"Good location, bar and brunch were great. View from the pool and fitness centers was u real. Room was clean but sink faucet was loose and leaking and the bathroom door locks didn’t work well or would stick. Other than that it was nice."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile
"Great location! Very close to Magnificent Mile, restaurant's, and the Museum of Ice Cream. The showers are really tight. Other than that the junior suite was perfect for the price and location. I would definitely book again."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Sentral Michigan Avenue
"Wonderful location right on the park. Very modern and spacious."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
"This was one of the worst places I’ve stayed. The room was dirty when we arrived, and the mattress was hard as a rock, making it very uncomfortable to sleep. They also advertise the guests can use the pool and even sent a text saying it was open, but when we tried to use it, we weren’t actually allowed ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

The Gem Museum Suites
Popular places to visit

Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.

Naval Base Great Lakes
After visiting Naval Base Great Lakes, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in North Chicago. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Navy Pier
A Ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.

Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.

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.

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.
Things to do

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
- Wrigley Field
- Navy Pier
- Michigan Avenue
- Lake Michigan
- Millennium Park
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Grant Park
- United Center
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- University of Chicago
- Northwestern University
- Willis Tower
- Schaumburg Convention Center
- Allstate Arena
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Chicago Theatre
- Loyola University Chicago
- Woodfield Mall
- SeatGeek Stadium
- Merchandise Mart
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
- Oakbrook Center Mall
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- University of Illinois Chicago





