Lawndale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Activities
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Lawndale Hotel Deals
Congress Plaza Hotel
Very cool place to stay if you enjoy historic buildings. I would definitely stay here again. Clean room, walking distance to many places.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
ALL the employees were nice, went out of their way to help and property was clean too!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Short birthday getaway and I really enjoyed my stay. Hotel is surrounded by places to eat. The breakfast was better than most and the breakfast staff was A1 especially Freddy. Next time I will ask for a room at the front of the hotel because being by the back of the hotel is quite noisy in the morning ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Wonder place to stay. Staff was amazing. Room was spotless!! On site restaurant was great. Within walking distance of events.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
STAFF were excellent. Food in restaurant really delicious.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
Room was extremely small and talked to front desk and they were extremely nice and upgraded the room. The room gets extremely humid which is a problem if you want to do your hair because it turns into a frizzy mess. Hallways smelled like weed the first night. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel at all ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lawndale
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.
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.
West Town
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in West Town. Top attractions like The Salt Shed and Milwaukee Avenue are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Division Station or Damen Station to see more of the city.
Wicker Park
Spend some time visiting places like Milwaukee Avenue while getting to know Wicker Park, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Damen Station or Division Station to see more of the area.
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 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.
