What to do in North Side, IL

Activities, attractions and tours

Great view of the city at Christmas time they light up the zoo. It's a great thing to do during the holidays
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Great view of the city at Christmas time they light up the zoo. It's a great thing to do during the holidays
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View of the Chicago loop from Lincoln Park Zoo. Free, 365 days a year!
Lincoln Park Zoo featuring bird life and a pond
Lincoln Park Zoo showing heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

North Side Attractions

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Activities and Tours

North Side is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in North Side to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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North Side Attractions

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Lincoln Park

5/5(20 area reviews)

Upscale national retailers, boutiques, and bookstores abound in this affluent area, alongside numerous restaurants and coffee shops. Must-see attractions include Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago History Museum, and North Avenue Beach. Easily accessible via CTA transit and major roads.

Lincoln Park
Cubs/Brewers game

Wrigleyville

You might enjoy the bars while in Wrigleyville. Wrigley Field is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sheridan Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.

Wrigleyville
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Logan Square

Get to know Logan Square and its many features like its breweries and live music. You might want to explore sights like Concord Music Hall and Milwaukee Avenue, and you can jump on the metro at Logan Square Station or California Station (Blue Line) to get around the city.

Logan Square
Fall colorful trees with a path through it.

Bucktown

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Well-liked for its churches and architecture, Bucktown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Milwaukee Avenue and Holstein Park, and jump on the metro at Western Station (O Hare Branch) to get around the city.

Bucktown
Beautiful Chicago winter skyline aerial above a snow covered Montrose beach looking towards the downtown skyscraper buildings with pink and orange clouds in a blue sky above.

Lake View East

While visiting Lake View East, you might make a stop by sights like Briar Street Theatre and TimeLine Theatre.

Lake View East
A man's hand is waving in the air and wearing a rainbow bracelet at Gay Pride parade.

Northalsted

Lake views, restaurants, and shopping are some highlights of Northalsted. You might stop by Wrigley Field or Vic Theatre while you're in the area.

Northalsted

 

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