Wilmette Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Wilmette
Where to stay in Wilmette

Gross Point
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Gross Point. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Mitchell Museum of the American Indian and Baha'i House of Worship are a few top places to visit.

Congress Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Sentral Michigan Avenue
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Market Hall Apartments West Loop
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Level Chicago – Old Town
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
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.

Navy Pier
One of Chicago’s most popular attractions, especially on a hot day, with its fun fair, boats, circus and theatre.

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.

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

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise

Chicago: Architecture Boat Tour with Drinks

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

Chicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Riverboat Tour
- Wrigley Field
- Naval Base Great Lakes
- Navy Pier
- McCormick Place
- Millennium Park
- Grant Park
- Lake Michigan
- Northwestern University
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Willis Tower
- Woodfield Mall
- Schaumburg Convention Center
- Merchandise Mart
- Allstate Arena
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Wintrust Arena
- Water Tower Place
- John Hancock Center