10 TOP Things to Do in North Side February 2026

Great view of the city at Christmas time they light up the zoo. It's a great thing to do during the holidays
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View of the Chicago loop from Lincoln Park Zoo. Free, 365 days a year!

Lincoln Park Zoo which includes bird life and a pond

Lincoln Park Zoo showing a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Places to Visit in North Side

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What to do in North Side

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Wrigley Field

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

Lincoln Park Zoo

This much-loved, much-visited zoo can whisk you a whole world away, to where the chimps and gorillas play.

Chicago History Museum

Take a trip back in time to explore Chicago's diverse past, from Lincoln to 'L' cars, from building skyscrapers to playing the blues, this museum has it all.

Chicago cityscape at twilight, featuring a mix of residential and commercial buildings, including a church and modern apartment complex. River West, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Park West

You can enjoy a show at Park West on your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Lincoln Park Conservatory

A magnificent 'greenhouse', home to giant palms, rare orchids and a towering fiddle-leaf rubber tree.

The Chicago Lakefront Bike Trail

This is the Chicago downtown view from Fullerton and LSD trail. It's taken at 6:30am while biking to work. The LSD Bike trail is the best way of hunting for stunning Chicago views along the way. It's a long trail but view makes it all worth. I enjoy the view and fresh breath every morning and evening while commuting to my office.

Theater on the Lake

You can make plans for a show at Theater on the Lake during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.

DePaul University-Lincoln Park

Explore the campus of DePaul University-Lincoln Park during your visit to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Second City

You can make plans for a show at Second City on your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Vic Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Vic Theatre during your stay in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Chicago showing a city and modern architecture

Lincoln Park

5/5(4 area reviews)

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

Wrigleyville

You might enjoy the bars while in Wrigleyville. Wrigley Field is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sheridan Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.

Logan Square

The breweries and live music are just a few things visitors like about Logan Square. Concord Music Hall and Milwaukee Avenue are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Logan Square Station or California Station (Blue Line) to get around the larger area.

Fall colorful trees with a path through it.

Bucktown

5/5(1 area review)

Well liked for its churches and architecture, Bucktown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Milwaukee Avenue and Holstein Park, and jump on the metro at Western Station (O Hare Branch) to get around the city.

Beautiful Chicago winter skyline aerial above a snow covered Montrose beach looking towards the downtown skyscraper buildings with pink and orange clouds in a blue sky above.

Lake View East

While visiting Lake View East, you might make a stop by sights like Briar Street Theatre and TimeLine Theatre.

A man's hand is waving in the air and wearing a rainbow bracelet at Gay Pride parade.

Northalsted

The lake views, restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Northalsted. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Wrigley Field or Vic Theatre.

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