Title: Visit River North: Best of River North, Chicago Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in River North](https://expedia.ca/River-North-Chicago-Hotels.0-n6350695-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Chicago](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Chicago.d178248.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Chicago](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Chicago.d178248.Travel-Guide-Activities)[River North Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-River-North.d6350695.Car-Rental-Guide)[River North Vacations](https://expedia.ca/River-North.d6350695.Destination-Travel-Guides) # River North ## Chicago ![River North](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/543000/543369-chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River North](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/543000/543384-chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shops at North Bridge which includes central business district, a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191962-Shops-At-North-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River North](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191756-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shops at North Bridge showing a city, central business district and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191961-Shops-At-North-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit River North Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Chicago travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Chicago.dx178248) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Merchandise Mart](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/7712ed147712a6149978cde20b5302e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Merchandise Mart 4/5(27 reviews) You can learn about the history of Chicago with a trip to Merchandise Mart. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Merchandise-Mart-Downtown-Chicago.d6069193.Vacation-Attraction) ![Marina City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8d5b46bcf4d912578156744fb4df00f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marina City You can learn about the history of Chicago with a trip to Marina City. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Marina-City-Downtown-Chicago.d553248621533116577.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. James Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a90822e209b0276d11f0d6f3d2ea944b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. James Cathedral St. James Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/St-James-Cathedral-Chicago.d553248621555594915.Vacation-Attraction) #### House of Blues Chicago 4/5(16 reviews) You can get tickets for a performance at House of Blues Chicago during your stay in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/House-Of-Blues-Chicago-Downtown-Chicago.d6227753.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bally's Casino Chicago Why not try your luck with a visit to Bally's Casino Chicago during your visit to Chicago? Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ballys-Casino-Chicago-Downtown-Chicago.d848311096229281792.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chinese Consulate Chinese Consulate is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Chinese-Consulate-Chicago.d553248635921782896.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Color Factory Chicago Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49191714/feac7bb1-c7ea-4b19-8342-818eafa34e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Color Factory Chicago Ticket CA $48 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/color-factory-chicago-ticket.a49191714.activity-details) ![Spirit of Chicago Lunch Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/793486/dc2cc19e-2c27-474c-b603-64f1b23a2df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spirit of Chicago Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan CA $136 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/spirit-of-chicago-signature-lunch-cruise-on-lake-michigan.a793486.activity-details) ![Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4973725/0b36f3b1-b375-4fa2-8cfd-1a9815dcdcdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting CA $50 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/medieval-torture-museum-ticket-with-audio-guide-and-ghost-hunting.a4973725.activity-details) ![Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48840807/8856f18f-7399-4c59-bffa-336edc781f23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket CA $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/chicagos-navy-pier-centennial-wheel-ticket.a48840807.activity-details) ![cruise ship sailing past navy pier in chicago](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/173241/21d8d1a0-e61c-4298-ab2f-118c1794b450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise CA $285 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-cruises-chicago-lake-michigan-premier-dinner-cruise.a173241.activity-details) ![Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4556313/67d8adf7-64e5-458d-bd4c-e2cc830c3f09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise CA $69 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/chicago-city-minibus-tour-with-optional-architecture-cruise.a4556313.activity-details) [See all activities in Chicago](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Chicago.d178248.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## River North Hotel Deals ![Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11600/11580/w3840h2859x0y0-5fc518eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North 600 N State St Chicago IL CA $138 CA $163 total Dec 17 - Dec 18 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (5,356 reviews) Very clean room, great breakfast, and very quick response to request for extra blankets. Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025&selected=11580&PinnedHotelID=11580&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6350695) ![Eurostars Magnificent Mile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1890000/1880400/1880320/08bbf982_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eurostars Magnificent Mile 660 North State Street Chicago IL CA $133 CA $156 total Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,148 reviews) Overall stay was great! The staff and valet were very polite. My only complaint is there was hair in the shower when we checked in. Cleanliness there could be improved. I just washed it down the drain but it wasn’t pleasant to see. Otherwise, the hotel was very nice, close to many things & valet ... Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F01%2F2026&endDate=05%2F01%2F2026&selected=1880320&PinnedHotelID=1880320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6350695) ![Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/424200/424187/d51caee8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile 10 E Grand Ave Chicago IL CA $111 CA $131 total Dec 22 - Dec 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (4,232 reviews) Rooms very clean, staff friendly and good customer service Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F12%2F2025&endDate=23%2F12%2F2025&selected=424187&PinnedHotelID=424187&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6350695) ![voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76460000/76459200/76459163/6b27f192_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG 350 W Wolf Point Plaza Building Chicago IL CA $155 CA $182 total Dec 29 - Dec 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,447 reviews) Loved that I got room immediately in a short decision due to Amtrak delays lingered. 1 mile from train station so Taxi was only $11\. Our was on topmost floor so super quiet. Great views. Loved the amenities inside the room...and the water filtration machine next to hallway ice machine! Need to say ... Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F12%2F2025&endDate=30%2F12%2F2025&selected=76459163&PinnedHotelID=76459163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6350695) ![The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3030000/3023900/3023837/20c3f16a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North 505 N State Street Chicago IL CA $138 CA $207 total Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,307 reviews) There are not enough towel hooks in bathroom. One small bar in shower and a small hook shower. As a result we needed new towels everyday. The top shelf of the vanity is not flush against the wall. So my expensive lipstick fell behind it and there was no way to retrieve it. Of course the lighting ... Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F01%2F2026&endDate=05%2F01%2F2026&selected=3023837&PinnedHotelID=3023837&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6350695) ![Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2222400/2222364/d46a8a4d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile 111 W Huron St Chicago IL CA $103 CA $163 total Dec 11 - Dec 12 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Chicago. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour health club, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (2,427 reviews) The towels had hair on them but it did not have bed bugs so counting my blessings. Staff was kind. Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F12%2F2025&endDate=12%2F12%2F2025&selected=2222364&PinnedHotelID=2222364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6350695) [See all 1,023 properties in River North](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F12%2F2025&endDate=12%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6350695) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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The Magnificent Mile is easily accessible by public transit and seasonal trolley service. [](https://expedia.ca/Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.dx800025) ![Magnificent Mile - River North which includes signage, a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23728-Magnificent-Mile.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Near North Side 4.5/5(820 area reviews) Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are a few top attractions in Near North Side. Hop around the city on the metro at Clark-Division Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) and check out the area's fascinating museums, panoramic lake views, and popular shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Chicago-Near-North-Side.dx137043) ![Navy Pier which includes wild flowers and general coastal views as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/297000/297915-Navy-Pier-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Streeterville Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Streeterville. Travelers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views, and popular shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Chicago-Streeterville.dx6130109) ![The Loop - Downtown featuring a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/192000/192013-The-Loop-Downtown.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Loop 4.5/5(725 area reviews) Chicago's central business district boasts numerous global businesses, retail establishments, and theaters. Explore the Loop Retail Historic District, Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard District, and visit iconic attractions like the Art Institute of Chicago. [](https://expedia.ca/Chicago-The-Loop.dx800024) ![Downtown Chicago showing a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/332000/332072-Downtown-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Chicago-Downtown-Chicago.dx6350699) ![Chicago which includes rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23717-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Theatre District While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line). 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