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.
Clearing
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Clearing and you might want to plan a stop by Wintrust Sports Complex and SeatGeek Stadium while you're in the area.
Englewood
While you're strolling through Englewood, you may want to check out the beaches and restaurants. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Halsted Station or 63rd Station.
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.
McKinley Park
Be sure to check out the monuments and shopping while you're strolling through McKinley Park, and hop on the metro at 35th-Archer Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Easy check in and check out, staff were very friendly, room was great, bed was very comfortable. The hotel was also very clean. We loved the location. It was so close to Michigan Avenue, but it was quiet.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Hilton Chicago
Overall very clean and very friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Excellent stay, we loved it
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Rooms were very nice the best part was by the pool room where my family was able to take an amazing family photo in front of the Christmas tree
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Level Chicago – Old Town
Staff was friendly did amazing job with checking us in
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
The washer didn’t work But everything else was fine
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
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.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Chicago Riverwalk
Stroll along the waterfront of the Chicago River to pass some of the city’s most appealing attractions and appreciate how a once grim area has been successfully revamped.
Things to do
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Chicago Bulls Basketball Game at United Center
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago Blackhawks Ice Hockey Game at United Center
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