What to do in South Side, IL

Activities, attractions and tours

Chicago South Side
Chicago South Side
I thought Wood Ducks were the most amazingly colorful and photogenic ducks until I spotted this incredible bird on the lakefront. What a handsome beautiful duck.
Today was an amazing experience. We found a male mandarin duck just after sunrise on the lakefront with a group of mallards and mergansers. This was the most stunning duck I have ever seen in my life. What it was doing in Chicago and how it got here is a total mystery.
A male mandarin duck in the harbor at 31st street. What an amazing treat. This is a duck from Asia that has no business here in Chicago Illinois.

South Side Attractions

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Activities and Tours

South 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 South 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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South Side Attractions

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Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to South Side attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

Hyde Park

4/5(4 area reviews)

Hyde Park is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Robie House.

Hyde Park
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Chinatown

3.5/5(13 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Chinatown, you might enjoy attractions like South Wentworth Street and Chinatown Gateway. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Cermak-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.

Chinatown
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Bridgeport

Well-liked for its restaurants and churches, Bridgeport is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Bridgeport Art Center and Zhou B Art Center, and jump on the metro at Halsted Station (Orange Line) to get around the city.

Bridgeport
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Bronzeville

3.5/5(14 area reviews)

Travelers choose Bronzeville for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Station or Indiana Station and check out top sights like Lake Michigan.

Bronzeville
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Douglas

Visitors often come to Douglas for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Michigan and McCormick Tribune Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Station.

Douglas
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Woodlawn

Woodlawn is well-liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Lake Michigan and 63rd Street Beach are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Cottage Grove Station or King Drive Station to get around.

Woodlawn

 

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