Palisades Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Palisades
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
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
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 Palisades Hotel Deals
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
We didn’t have breakfast included
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago
Easy check in and clean room
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Everything was good. Staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
Love this hotel will always be my favorite. Very clean, friendly staff, and excellent shuttle will always stay here when in town!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
Overall the room was fine but there were insufficient blankets on the bed! Upped the room temp to 72 (and I'm used to 68 at home) and still used a bath towel as an added blanket!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Central Loop Hotel
Clean and cozy room, friendly staff. I'll definitely be bsck.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palisades
Lawndale
When in Lawndale and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like United Center or Garfield Park Conservatory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Central Park Station (Pink Line) or Pulaski Station (Pink Line).
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 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.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Robie House.
West Loop
Consider a visit to The Old Post Office 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.
O'Hare
Travellers choose O'Hare for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cumberland Station or Remote Parking Station and check out top sights like Fashion Outlets of Chicago.
