Southwest Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chicago, IL showing interior views, heritage elements and an airport
Chicago, IL showing interior views, heritage elements and an airport
Chicago, IL featuring an airport, interior views and heritage elements
Chicago, IL featuring an airport
Chicago, IL featuring heritage elements and interior views

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Where to stay in Southwest Side

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Back of the Yards

While there might not be top attractions in Back of the Yards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bridgeport Art Center and Zhou B Art Center.

Back of the Yards
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Garfield Ridge

Be sure to check out the restaurants and churches while you're strolling through Garfield Ridge, and hop on the metro at Midway Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Garfield Ridge
Chicago Skyline viewed from South Pond in Lincoln Park

Englewood

While you're strolling through Englewood, you may want to check out the beaches and restaurants. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Halsted Station or 63rd Station.

Englewood
Fall landscape at Starved Rock.

Brighton Park

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Brighton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Bridgeport Art Center and Rate Field, a few notable attractions nearby.

Brighton Park
Northbrook village landscape, is an affluent suburb of Chicago, located at the northern edge of Cook County, Illinois, United States.

McKinley Park

Be sure to check out the monuments and shopping while you're strolling through McKinley Park, and hop on the metro at 35th-Archer Station to see more of the surrounding area.

McKinley Park
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New City

Beaches and mountain views are just a few things travellers like about New City. A stop by Union Stock Yard Gate is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

New City
Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
The price is NZ$348 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
NZ$348
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (9,882 reviews)
Great location, beautiful historic hotel with clean, updated rooms.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4 out of 5
150 East Ontario Street Chicago IL
The price is NZ$278 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$278
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,327 reviews)
The great customer service, clean room, and enjoyed the free breakfast.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago

4 out of 5
720 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL
The price is NZ$318 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$318
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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! (2,613 reviews)
Outdated rooms and our heater stopped working overnight and the temp fell to 60's which felt freezing given it was zero outside with snow flurries But Matt the maintenance guy came quickly at 6 am thankfully and got it back up and running. Other than that, a truly beautiful hotel and the restaurant ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hilton Chicago
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Michigan Avenue

Sentral Michigan Avenue

4 out of 5
808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE Chicago IL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,071 reviews)
Amazing easy access to room, very clean, amazing Customer service. And the view was amazing.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Sentral Michigan Avenue
Level Chicago – Old Town

Level Chicago – Old Town

4 out of 5
1140 North Wells Street Chicago IL
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews)
My girlfriend and I had an awesome time enjoying the space for a fun girls night out. Would recommend to anyone!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Level Chicago – Old Town
Kasa South Loop Chicago

Kasa South Loop Chicago

4 out of 5
900 S Clark Street Chicago IL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Soldier Field and Millennium ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (408 reviews)
Great place, great views and location

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Kasa South Loop Chicago
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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