Palisades Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Palisades
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
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour
Our pick of the best Palisades Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Nice
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago
Great room and enjoyable staff and amazing coffee!!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Rooms are a little dated, but clean and comfortable. Location across from the airport is quite convenient. Carry out café was good. Sit down restaurant had very tasty dinners and huge portions. Staff was consistentlyknowledgeable, polite, and cheerful.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
The room was fabulous: comfortable and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The only annoyance was dropping the car off for the valet service, but the valet staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
Clean and comfortable room, good eats and nice employees
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Best Western Grant Park Hotel
Probably
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palisades
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.
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 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 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.
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.
