Northwest Side, IL
Travel Guide
Visit Northwest Side
Where to stay in Northwest Side
Irving Park
Irving Park is well-liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Milwaukee Avenue and Irish American Heritage Center are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Addison Station (Blue Line) to get around.
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).
Congress Plaza Hotel
"Very good location right in the heart of Downtown Chicago."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
"The staff is very helpful, always ready to answer any question about the hotel or about the city of Chicago. The hotel is very clean , the breakfast is very good with many choices and the staff in the restaurant is excellent. My wife and I stayed in that place for eight days and seven nights and ..."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile
"Everything"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Chic, Cozy home, by Blue Line Train Stop + Free parking
"Everything was perfect. Clean and good location."
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Stylish Chicago 1.5BR, 1 Bath + Sleeper Sofa Condo
"Comfortable stay"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Sleeps 18 • 8BR • Game Room • Gym • Theater
"The house is beautiful with plenty of space, the park is right across the street, was able to host a birthday party with lots to keep the kids entertained and have space to eat and mingle, the rooms were comfortable and surprisingly large for how small the house looks from the outside. The host responded ..."
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
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.
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.
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.
Navy Pier
A Ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
Millennium Park
A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.
Things to do
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago
City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
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