Palisades Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Wrigley Field which includes a city, central business district and a sporting event

Wrigley Field

A big piece of Chicago's soul, an ancient stadium that keeps alive the quirky, edgy madness of baseball.

Wrigley Field
Magnificent Mile - River North showing street scenes, signage and a city

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.

Michigan Avenue
Navy Pier

Navy Pier

One of Chicago’s most popular attractions, especially on a hot day, with its fun fair, boats, circus and theatre.

Navy Pier
McCormick Place

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.

McCormick Place
Millennium Park showing modern architecture, a city and street scenes

Millennium Park

See mind-bending sculptures, a musically-inspired lawn and giant water fountains that double-up as video screens.

Millennium Park
Soldier Field featuring a city, modern architecture and a high-rise building

Soldier Field

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

Soldier Field

Activities

River tour boat in Chicago

Architecture River Tour

NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Architecture River Tour
See Chicago's magnificent skyline at night!

Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise

NZ$75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

NZ$68
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago: Architecture Boat Tour with Drinks

Chicago: Architecture Boat Tour with Drinks

NZ$70
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Architecture Boat Tour with Drinks
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

NZ$41
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Chicago C3® : Save on admission to your choice of 3 top attractactions

Chicago C3® by CityPASS®

NZ$177
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Chicago C3® by CityPASS®
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Our pick of the best Palisades Hotel Deals

Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago

4 out of 5
720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
The price is NZ$330 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$330
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,099 reviews)
"Check-in to the hotel was seamless. The property was clean. The decor was timeless!! We will definitely be back!!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Hilton Chicago
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

4 out of 5
171 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
The price is NZ$359 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$359
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,958 reviews)
"Staff were excellent, I needed to mail some parcels for a business event which they held for over a week (arrived earlier than expected!) breakfast was also excellent. Rooms were noisy, not from outside but from the other rooms. Walls must be thin and could hear conversation and the TV from both ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

3.5 out of 5
25 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
The price is NZ$358 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$358
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,399 reviews)
"No earlier check in, then a large line when we could."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

4 out of 5
O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL
The price is NZ$359 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
NZ$359
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,096 reviews)
"Within walking distance of the tram station at O'Hare International Airport. The food in the restaurant was okay--nothing to write home about."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Marriott Chicago O'Hare

Marriott Chicago O'Hare

3.5 out of 5
8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL
The price is NZ$286 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$286
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,124 reviews)
"Great amenities and very clean and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Marriott Chicago O'Hare
Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

4 out of 5
111 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL
The price is NZ$232 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$232
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,347 reviews)
"Awesome stay"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago
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Other neighbourhoods around Palisades

Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

Hyde Park

Hyde Park is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Robie House.

Hyde Park
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Near West Side

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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 Racine Station or Polk Station (Pink Line) to get around town.

Near West Side
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West Loop

Consider a visit to Milwaukee Avenue 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 Loop
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West Town

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

West Town
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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.

Wicker Park
Rosemont

O'Hare

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

Travellers choose O'Hare for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cumberland Station or Rosemont Station and check out top sights like Rosemont Theatre.

O'Hare

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