Northwest Side
Travel Guide
Visit Northwest Side
Where to stay in Northwest Side
Irving Park
Irving Park is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Milwaukee Avenue and Irish American Heritage Center are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Addison Station (Blue Line) to get around.
Portage Park
If you're spending some time in Portage Park, Milwaukee Avenue and Six Corners are top sights worth seeing.
Belmont Cragin
Belmont Cragin is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Walt Disney House and Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dunning
Restaurants and parks are just a few things travellers like about Dunning. A stop by Schiller Woods is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Hermosa
Travellers like the historical sites in Hermosa, and Walt Disney House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Old Irving Park
If you're spending time in Old Irving Park, check out sights like Milwaukee Avenue or Six Corners and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Montrose Station (Blue Line).
Congress Plaza Hotel
I didn't drive. Was close to public transit. Had construction going on in front of hotel, but wasn't given prior warning. Made getting in & out difficult. Came to check in & system was down, leading to a delay in getting our rooms.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Had a great stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and the staff was very friendly. The location was perfect, close to everything we wanted to do, with lots of restaurants, shopping, and attractions nearby. It made getting around super easy.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
The property, our room, and the staff were all FIVE STARS! Highly recommend this place!!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Chic, Cozy home, by Blue Line Train Stop + Free parking
Great place, will definitely book again.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Stylish Chicago 1.5BR, 1 Bath + Sleeper Sofa Condo
good clean rooms. parking was good.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
3-bedroom apt .on North Side! Great location between downtown and the airport.
The property had an unpleasant odor and was a basement unit with residents on the ground floor. Each night there was loud stomping on the wood floors above by the residents. Sent an email to the owner for the combination to get into the unit with NO response. Had to call the VRBO home base to get ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
Naval Base Great Lakes
After visiting Naval Base Great Lakes, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in North Chicago. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
Navy Pier
A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
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
A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.
Things to do
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
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