Southwest Side
Travel Guide
Visit Southwest Side
Where to stay in Southwest Side
Back of the Yards
While Back of the Yards might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridgeport Art Center and Zhou B Art Center.
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
Be sure to check out the monuments and shopping while you're strolling through McKinley Park, and hop on the metro at 35th-Archer Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Clearing
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Clearing and you might want to plan a stop by Wintrust Sports Complex and SeatGeek Stadium while you're in the area.
Brighton Park
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Brighton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit United Center and Bridgeport Art Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
Englewood
While you're strolling through Englewood, you may want to check out the beaches and restaurants. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Halsted Station or 63rd Station.
Congress Plaza Hotel
Slightly old
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Overall a great place. My only issue was that they charged us for 3 nights of valet @82.00, but we only had a car there for one night.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Positives: The staff was friendly, professional, and very helpful throughout my stay. Negatives: Unfortunately, my experience had a few issues. I didn’t receive the suite I had booked for the first night and had to switch rooms the next day, which was quite inconvenient. The bathroom also had a persistent ...
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
1-bedroom condo next to Chicago Midway International Airport
The rental was great! The place was exactly as it is listed. Overall, the cleanliness was great, other than ONE coffee cup that needed to be cleaned prior to using it.Parking was good. You get one guaranteed spot, but if you need more, there are some other parking spots available; you just need to ...
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Sentral Michigan Avenue
This is a very clean apartment with a beautiful view of the city. It was not even terribly expensive for what you get. There is plenty of room and it is not far from local events and attractions. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Level Chicago – Old Town
Room was super clean. The view all the way down to the lake from balcony was nice.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
Naval Base Great Lakes
After visiting Naval Base Great Lakes, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in North Chicago. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
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 ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
Michigan Avenue
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Millennium Park
A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.
Things to do
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
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