Near East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Near East Side
Popular places to visit
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.
Wrigley Field
A big piece of Chicago's soul, an ancient stadium that keeps alive the quirky, edgy madness of baseball.
Navy Pier
One of Chicago’s most popular attractions, especially on a hot day, with its fun fair, boats, circus and theatre.
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.
Millennium Park
See mind-bending sculptures, a musically-inspired lawn and giant water fountains that double-up as video screens.
Activities
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise
Our pick of the best Near East Side Hotel Deals
Swissotel - Chicago
It was outstanding!!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Everything was clean service was great!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hilton Chicago
Check in staff were great and room was clean. Worst part was house cleaner knocking at door at 1030am, after being up till 2am night before have a good time at football game. Hot tub amazing and our view!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Clean room. Separate bedroom from living room. Booked stay as my son had early appt at children’s hospital. Very accessible location.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
The hotel restaurant was delicious
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Wacker at Michigan, Chicago
Very nice views.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Near East Side
Streeterville
Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Streeterville. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.
Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.
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.
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).
Magnificent Mile
Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.
River North
Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.
