Garden Homes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Garden Homes
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
A big piece of Chicago's soul, an ancient stadium that keeps alive the quirky, edgy madness of baseball.
Michigan Avenue
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home 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
One of Chicago’s most popular attractions, especially on a hot day, with its fun fair, boats, circus and theatre.
Millennium Park
See mind-bending sculptures, a musically-inspired lawn and giant water fountains that double-up as video screens.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Activities
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Garden Homes Hotel Deals
Congress Plaza Hotel
Good: Clean; friendly staff. Bad: hot water stopped working at some point; safe was not working; lightbulb kept flickering; ice machine was broken on the 10th floor
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
It was great and hotels.com is just as great
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Love the complimentary drinks !
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Yes everything was magnificent
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
Great stay. Staff was slightly inattentive at times with requests for things to room.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago
my stay was excellent, the staff and our room where fantastic.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Garden Homes
Near South Side
Travellers choose Near South Side for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cermak-McCormick Place Station or Roosevelt Station and check out top sights like Soldier Field.
South Loop
Soldier Field and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in South Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Roosevelt Station or Cermak-McCormick Place Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.
Near West Side
Live music, theatres and shopping highlight some notable features of Near West Side. Make a stop by United Center or Credit Union 1 Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Polk Station (Pink Line) or Racine Station to get around town.
Theatre District
While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).
West Loop
Consider a visit to Old St Patrick’s Church and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Loop. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Racine Station or Ogilvie Transportation Center.
The Loop
Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
