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

Ambassador Hotel Chicago
Ambassador Hotel Chicago
4 out of 5
1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$286 per night from 21 May to 22 May
AU$286
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a nice neighborhood of Chicago"

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Ambassador Hotel Chicago
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$326 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
AU$326
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
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! (1,117 reviews)
Mother’s Day weekend
"Beautiful hotel in cute neighborhood with high end dining and shopping."

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt
Claridge House
Claridge House
4 out of 5
1244 N Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$259 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$259
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
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! (1,254 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Claridge House
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 Chicago ...
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!
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Long weekend spring stay
"It was so easy! There's parking right down the street that was cheaper than anywhere else, the hosts were great and Very responsive, close to Tons of fun, will definitely come back!"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Chic & Historic Apartment Steps from Mag Mile
Gilded Age Gold Coast Mansion with Parking, Deck, Fireplaces
Gilded Age Gold Coast Mansion with Parking, Deck, Fireplaces
Chicago
Stay at this vacation home in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center and air conditioning. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk are located ...
Gilded Age Gold Coast Mansion with Parking, Deck, Fireplaces
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
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Old Town Chicago

Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Chicago. Top attractions like Second City and Armitage Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Sedgwick Station or Clark-Division Station to see more of the city.

Old Town Chicago
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 Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Chicago


Gold Coast Travel Guide

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