Gold Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Gold Coast which includes street scenes as well as a couple
Gold Coast which includes street scenes
Gold Coast
Gold Coast featuring heritage architecture
Gold Coast showing a house and flowers
Chicago has a Gold Coast, too, but it’s for shoppers, not surfers!

The Gold Coast part of Chicago is just north of the CBD and, true to its name, the neighbourhood is pretty swanky. You’ll love gazing at the mansion-lined streets and, if you’re a shop-a-holic, you’ll find your happy here. In addition to famous high-end retailers, there are upscale boutiques with clothes that you’ll likely not find back home. It’s not all fancy homes and shopping in the Gold Coast, though. There’s heaps of high-end restaurants and pubs all along Rush Street, so stick around after the shops close.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Gold Coast Hotel Deals

Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt
Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt
4.5 out of 5
21 East Bellevue, Chicago, IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$241 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$241
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,038 reviews)
"There was only one elevator working on a very busy Saturday night. It took 5-7 tries to get on an elevator to go up or down because each time the elevator car was extremely full. We took the stairs a couple times and we were on the 10th floor - not ideal. Also the nearly see through door to the bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt
Claridge House
Claridge House
4 out of 5
1244 N Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$191 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,210 reviews)
Great hotel.
"Ruby holds it down at the front desk! I love this hotel for price, quality and conscience. I’ve stayed in the past and my room is usually spotless. This past visit I think they forgot to clean the shower floor and bathroom floor. There was hair and glitter. River North for you.. but I didn’t say ..."

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Claridge House
Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt
Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt
4 out of 5
1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$274 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$274
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel in Chicago!"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt
Chic & Historic Apartment  Steps from Mag Mile
Chic & Historic Apartment Steps from Mag Mile
Chicago
Stay at this apartment in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Quiet street, walking distance to restaurants and shopping
"We very much enjoyed our stay at this property! We were visiting Chicago for a fun weekend trip to celebrate our anniversary. The location was on a quiet street but within close walking distance to plenty of restaurants and shopping. The apartment was clean and very quiet in a beautiful, historic ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Chic & Historic Apartment Steps from Mag Mile
Prime location Historic Chicago Townhouse
Prime location Historic Chicago Townhouse
Chicago
Stay at this vacation home in Chicago. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Chicago ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
Perfect Chicago Stay
"Always love coming here with family . Perfect location for playing in the city. Great space for togetherness and also time apart."

Reviewed on 8 Dec. 2024

Prime location Historic Chicago Townhouse
Old-World, Classic Building Downtown
Old-World, Classic Building Downtown
Chicago
Stay at this apartment in Chicago. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
Very neat 3-unit on Gold Coast
"This is 3 units in the same building, but on separate floors, and it is set up well. Did a great job in accomodating my large group, as part of a birthday weekend. Plenty of beds and great location 1 block from the lake. Property owner was responsive to messages and last-minute issues, and worth ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2024

Old-World, Classic Building Downtown
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Gold Coast

Magnificent Mile - River North which includes street scenes, signage and night scenes

Near North Side

4.5/5(114 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Near North Side. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at Clark-Division Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

Near North Side
Magnificent Mile - River North

Magnificent Mile

Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.

Magnificent Mile
Navy Pier which includes wild flowers and general coastal views as well as a couple

Streeterville

Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Streeterville. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.

Streeterville
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River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

River North
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
Chicago featuring a city and modern architecture

Lincoln Park

5/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lincoln Park. You can visit top attractions like Lincoln Hall and Armitage Avenue, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage Station to see more of the city.

Lincoln Park

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