Central United States Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Central United States
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Where to stay in Central United States

Downtown Chicago featuring a city

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 Millennium Park are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Chicago
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Downtown Nashville

4/5(43 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Ryman Auditorium or Broadway while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Nashville
French Quarter featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

French Quarter

4.5/5(113 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

French Quarter
Downtown Austin showing street scenes and an administrative building

Downtown Austin

4/5(23 area reviews)

Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.

Downtown Austin
Discovery Green showing city views, modern architecture and a high-rise building

Downtown Houston

4/5(38 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Jesse H. Jones Hall – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

Downtown Houston
Downtown - Riverwalk showing a river or creek, a bridge and boating

Downtown San Antonio

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

A scenic riverfront great entertainment and top sights from Alamo to Aztec Theater – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown San Antonio
Congress Plaza Hotel
Congress Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$196 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (8,268 reviews)
"The hotel is very historic and beautifully decorated. We had a junior suite that was extremely roomy and very clean. The furniture was nice, but didn’t seem to match the historic charm of the hotel being that the decor in the room was ultra modern. The bathroom was huge, but the tub wasn’t updated ..."

Reviewed on 24 Dec. 2024

Congress Plaza Hotel
Old 77 Hotel
Old 77 Hotel
4 out of 5
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$189 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,028 reviews)
Very nice!
"Great place! I would stay again!"

Reviewed on 24 Dec. 2024

Old 77 Hotel
River Hotel
River Hotel
4 out of 5
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$196 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,631 reviews)
Great!
"Staff was so helpful and kind. Loved our room too! Great stay-thank you!!"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

River Hotel
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Placemakr Premier SoBro
Placemakr Premier SoBro
4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,240 reviews)
"The view was amazing, and it was perfect for what we needed with location, hot tub, balcony, and upscale boutique accommodations. I love the French cafe they had onsite as well. Perfect stay! Front desk attendants were very nice and accommodating. I loved their text option too, for questions."

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2024

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Canvas Hotel Dallas
Canvas Hotel Dallas
4 out of 5
1325 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX
Stay at this 4-star boutique aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,217 reviews)
"Good quality price hotel, very spacious rooms. Everything was great except for the hot water which was not hot and more like a little warm. Other than that service was great, they offer bottles of water and free parking. Not more around the property and a bit noisy outside with truck and people ..."

Reviewed on 24 Dec. 2024

Canvas Hotel Dallas
Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk
Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk
4.5 out of 5
105 N Alamo, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,253 reviews)
"Place is cute it’s close to a lot of fun places you can go to and just spend the whole day without having to drive"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Hotel Gibbs Downtown Riverwalk
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Popular places to visit

Nickelodeon Universe showing rides as well as a family

Mall of America

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Mall of America, a popular shopping spot in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Mall of America
Dollywood showing rides and signage

Dollywood

This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.

Dollywood
Magnificent Mile - River North showing street scenes, signage and a city

Michigan Avenue

5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Michigan Avenue
River Walk

River Walk

5/5(14 reviews)

River Walk is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

River Walk
Lackland Air Force Base

Lackland Air Force Base

Lackland Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment venues and shops in this family-friendly area.

Lackland Air Force Base
American Airlines Center

American Airlines Center

5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at American Airlines Center during your trip to Dallas. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.

American Airlines Center