Southwest Side Travel Guide
Visit Southwest Side
Where to stay in Southwest Side
New City
Beaches and mountain views are just a few things travellers like about New City. A stop by Union Stock Yard Gate is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Garfield Ridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and churches while you're strolling through Garfield Ridge, and hop on the metro at Midway Station to see more of the surrounding area.
McKinley Park
The monuments and shopping make McKinley Park worth a stop. Make a stop by S.S. Peter and Paul Church, and jump on the metro at 35th-Archer Station to get around the area.
Brighton Park
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Brighton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Bridgeport Art Center and Anna and Frederick Douglass Park, a few notable attractions nearby.
West Lawn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in West Lawn. You might want to make time for a stop at Marquette Park or Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture.
Archer Heights
Archer Heights is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Anna and Frederick Douglass Park and Bridgeport Art Center if you have time to explore the area.
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Popular places to visit
Michigan Avenue
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.
Wrigley Field
Chicago’s world-renowned baseball ground, Wrigley Field is an iconic stadium where you can learn about the all-American sport and even catch a game.
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.
Navy Pier
A waterfront entertainment strip with fun diversions for both young and old, with shops, restaurants and even a Ferris wheel.
Millennium Park
One of Chicago’s main focal points, where locals and visitors flock to see the striking art, architecture and landscape on show.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Activities
Chicago Bulls Basketball Game at United Center
Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour
