2025 Northwest Side Travel Guide

Where to stay in Northwest Side

Irving Park

Appreciated for its restaurants and live music, you might consider exploring Irving Park. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Milwaukee Avenue, and jump on the metro at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Addison Station (Blue Line) to get around the city.

Portage Park

If you're spending some time in Portage Park, Milwaukee Avenue and Six Corners are top sights worth seeing.

Belmont Cragin

Belmont Cragin is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Walt Disney House and Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Dunning

Restaurants and parks are just a few things travellers like about Dunning. A stop by Schiller Woods is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Hermosa

Travellers like the historical sites in Hermosa, and Walt Disney House is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Old Irving Park

If you're spending time in Old Irving Park, check out sights like Milwaukee Avenue or Six Corners and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving Park Station (Blue Line) or Montrose Station (Blue Line).

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Popular places to visit

Wrigley Field

Chicago’s world-renowned baseball ground, Wrigley Field is an iconic stadium where you can learn about the all-American sport and even catch a game.

Magnificent Mile - River North featuring street scenes, night scenes and signage

Michigan Avenue

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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.