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    A modern glass building with a curved roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a water feature.

    McCormick Place

    Rating: 8.8/10 (9,822 reviews)

    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.

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    A Ferris wheel and a carousel at a fairground.

    Navy Pier

    Rating: 9.0/10 (24,140 reviews)

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

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    A large stadium surrounded by a cityscape with modern buildings.

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    Soldier Field

    Rating: 8.8/10 (7,063 reviews)

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

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    A large metallic sphere sculpture in a public square surrounded by tall buildings.

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    Millennium Park

    Rating: 9.4/10 (30,446 reviews)

    A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.

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    A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings, a river, and a bridge.

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    Chicago Riverwalk

    Rating: 9.6/10 (13,574 reviews)

    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.

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    A city street at night with illuminated buildings, a snow-covered sidewalk, and light trails from moving vehicles.

    Michigan Avenue

    Rating: 9.4/10 (15,813 reviews)

    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.

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    A modern cityscape with a distinctive metallic sculpture in the foreground and a variety of skyscrapers in the background.

    Grant Park

    Rating: 9.2/10 (12,844 reviews)

    Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.

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    A city skyline with tall skyscrapers, a river, and a bridge.

    Willis Tower

    Rating: 9.0/10 (9,893 reviews)

    Visit the Skydeck and gaze down over the Chicago cityscape from a dazzling 1,353 feet above the sidewalk.

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    What to do in Central Chicago

    360 CHICAGO Observation Deck (Hancock Center)

    360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

    $24

    per adult

    86% of travelers recommend

    Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

    Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

    $24

    per adult

    100% of travelers recommend

    Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

    Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

    $41

    per adult

    94% of travelers recommend

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    Top Cheap Central Chicago Hotels

    HI Chicago Hostel

    A spacious lobby with seating areas, a staircase, and large windows.
    • Address: 24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605, US
    • Location: The Loop, 0.4 mi from Central Chicago
    • Star rating: 1.5/5
    • Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 1555 reviews)
    • Price: $80 nightly, $94 total, Nov 23 - Nov 24, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Central Chicago Hotels
    • Review: Very good for solo travelers or younger travel groups.

    Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    The Claridge House building with a sign, American and another flag, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
    • Address: 1244 N Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL, 60610, US
    • Location: 1.6 mi from Central Chicago
    • Star rating: 4/5
    • Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 1437 reviews)
    • Price: $109 nightly, $129 total, Dec 6 - Dec 7, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Central Chicago Hotels
    • Review: This hotel was extremely accommodating when our daughter and her friends stayed here last minute. They were pleased with their stay start to finish.

    Best Western River North Hotel

    A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and tables, offering a city skyline view.
    • Address: 125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654, US
    • Location: River North, 0.7 mi from Central Chicago
    • Star rating: 2.5/5
    • Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 1190 reviews)
    • Price: $84 nightly, $100 total, Dec 13 - Dec 14, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Central Chicago Hotels
    • Review: Very good

    Ohio House Motel

    A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of trees and houses outside.
    • Address: 600 N La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL, 60654, US
    • Location: River North, 0.8 mi from Central Chicago
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 1223 reviews)
    • Price: $86 nightly, $101 total, Dec 13 - Dec 14, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Central Chicago Hotels
    • Review: It was a great stay. Super clean and loved the accessibility. Every place that I wanted to visit downtown was within walking distance.

    Best Western Grant Park Hotel

    A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and decorative wooden panels.
    • Address: 1100 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605, US
    • Location: The Loop, 0.9 mi from Central Chicago
    • Star rating: 2.5/5
    • Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 2752 reviews)
    • Price: $86 nightly, $102 total, Dec 7 - Dec 8, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Central Chicago Hotels
    • Review: The hotel is in a great. Everything is within walking distance.

    Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile

    A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL FELIX' sign, surrounded by tall buildings and a tree-lined street.
    • Address: 111 W Huron St, Chicago, IL, 60654, US
    • Location: River North, 0.9 mi from Central Chicago
    • Star rating: 4/5
    • Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 3187 reviews)
    • Price: $115 nightly, $137 total, Dec 15 - Dec 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Central Chicago Hotels
    • Review: Charged for an extra night that we didn’t stay and called and was told a reimbursement was completed. Five days later, the full charge for the night we didn’t stay posted in my account and with no reimbursement. When I called again, was told there was nothing they could do because the reimbursement was “released” and I would have to wait to talk to a manager when they arrived which would not be until the nighttime hours.

    Hotel Saint Clair- Magnificent Mile

    A couple sitting on a blue couch with a table in front of them, holding drinks and a pizza.
    • Address: 162 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, US
    • Location: Streeterville, 0.8 mi from Central Chicago
    • Star rating: 4/5
    • Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 2417 reviews)
    • Price: $95 nightly, $113 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Central Chicago Hotels

    The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

    A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a mirrored wall.
    • Address: 105 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL, 60611, US
    • Location: Streeterville, 1.2 mi from Central Chicago
    • Star rating: 3.5/5
    • Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 3970 reviews)
    • Price: $94 nightly, $112 total, Dec 7 - Dec 8, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Central Chicago Hotels
    • Review: Loved the location and the convenience of the restaurant and coffee shop that are in- house. So convenient!

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