Northwest Side, IL
Travel Guide
Visit Northwest Side
Where to stay in Northwest Side
Irving Park
Irving Park is well-liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Milwaukee Avenue and Irish American Heritage Center are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Addison Station (Blue Line) to get around.
Portage Park
While visiting Portage Park, you might make a stop by sights like Milwaukee Avenue and Six Corners.
Belmont Cragin
The restaurants and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Belmont Cragin. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Walt Disney House and Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District are a few top sights nearby.
Dunning
Restaurants and parks are just a few things travelers like about Dunning. A stop by Schiller Woods is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Hermosa
Travelers like the historic sites in Hermosa, and Walt Disney House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Old Irving Park
While you're in Old Irving Park, take in top sights like Milwaukee Avenue or Six Corners, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Montrose Station (Blue Line).
Congress Plaza Hotel
It’s in a great location and the staff is always nice.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Loved the suite, connecting rooms! Needs a bit of renovating for rugs and wood! No room service!! Ok lobby.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Room was hot , we were 6 not enough of towels breakfast good staff were great
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Location was really nice. Loved having the apartment amenities. It was very nice of them to have dish soap and laundry pods. I honestly liked a lot about it. On the downside, the hot tub was closed for maintenance which was one of the reasons we booked it. We were not notified that it would be closed. ...
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Level Chicago – Old Town
Very clean and nice place
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
It would appear that at this time of year the A/C just won't work. I don't fully understand why but my unit was as hot at 80 degrees and no real means of cooling it down. They gave me a fan to try and help but at the end of the day I barely slept from having the windows open in extremely humid weather, ...
Reviewed on Apr 15, 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.
Navy Pier
A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
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.
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.
Six Flags Great America
Spend a day at this sprawling theme park to enjoy an array of thrilling roller coaster rides, a water park and entertainment for kids of all ages.
