What to do in South Side, IL

Activities, attractions and tours

South Side
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry featuring interior views
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry featuring interior views
Robie House
Robie House

South Side Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that South Side has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

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.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

South Side Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of South Side.

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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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.

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Chinatown

3.5/5(13 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Chinatown, you might enjoy attractions like Chinatown Gateway and Chinese American Museum of Chicago. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Ida B Wells House. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Station.

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Armour Square

Take time in Armour Square to visit attractions like Rate Field and Andrew Foster Historic Marker. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Sox-35th Station to see more of the city.

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