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
The price is AU$214 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$214
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
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! (1,064 reviews)
"Great restaurant and bad downstairs at tavern on rush. Also great location surrounding"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt
Claridge House
Claridge House
4 out of 5
1244 N Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$208 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,223 reviews)
😙👌
"Overall experience met my expectations in refards to hospitality & comfort. The room i chose on the app was the room i was given. (This doesnt happen often). "King Deluxe" cozy yet spacious. Very clean for a comfortable feel. 5 star satisfied with my stay. Will recommend & Will a pleasure to ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jan. 2025

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$295 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$295
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
"While I enjoyed the location and the quietness, the quality has gone down. The room wasn’t as clean and there’s no room service available any more."

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

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 Navy Pier are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Quintessential Chicago flat for a weekend trip
"Great amenities, great location, spacious and comfortable. Check in a few days prior was difficult as the owner/manager didn’t message me or email me back… I had to call VRBO to have them investigate. Once they were made aware, smooth sailing from then on. Also, they listed a jacuzzi on site which ..."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Chic & Historic Apartment Steps from Mag Mile
Chicago Gold Coast Luxury Home Best Location walking distance to anywhere!
Chicago Gold Coast Luxury Home Best Location walking distance to anywhere!
Chicago
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Millennium ...
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT
"We celebrated Christmas in this stunning home with our adult children and spouses. We had 10 adults and this house was perfect! So big and comfortable and we used every inch. The bedrooms are all large and comfortable with bathrooms which gave everyone privacy and very convenient when we were all ..."

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Chicago Gold Coast Luxury Home Best Location walking distance to anywhere!
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! (65 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
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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