West Loop Gate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Loop Gate
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
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Our pick of the best West Loop Gate Hotel Deals
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Room was warm Recommend softer toilet paper please
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Staff was so amazing nice and helpfuk
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hilton Chicago
So friendly and our room was spotless
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Wacker at Michigan, Chicago
Easy check in. Ready to upgrade. I love how central it is and the water stations on each floor. This is our second time to stay here and will do it again!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Warwick Allerton - Chicago
Great staff
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
The stay was good i guess, but there is no pool at the hotel and we needed to wait for long time for the elevators, we also had to take the stairs from 6th floor with 2 kids and the luggages bc the elevators are so full. But we enjoyed the breakfast! Its just that i booked the hotel for the pool. ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Loop Gate
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
