But there are also several boutique properties to choose from and a smattering of more affordable accommodation options.Īccessible via the Red Line's Clark/Division L stop. Area hotels are trendy as well, with big-name properties like the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago and The Langham, Chicago laying claim to space here. River North is also a gathering spot for foodies: Restaurants here serve everything from raw oysters to Spanish tapas to barbecue ribs. Now, all of the neighborhood's factories and warehouses accommodate innovative gallery spaces, art studios and trade showrooms. Located across the Chicago River from the northwest corner of the Loop (and directly west of The Magnificent Mile), the River North district was once a thriving industrial area. Although many hotels in this area are designed for business travelers, families and budget-minded visitors will find a few options here that will suit their needs.Īccessible via the Red Line's Grand and Chicago L stops and the Brown and Purple lines' Merchandise Mart and Chicago subway stations. Streeterville also encompasses Ohio Street Beach, where Chicagoans come to relax during the steamy summer months. This neighborhood isn't just for kids, though: More mature travelers come here to take advantage of the diverse culinary scene and artsy venues, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. This is where you'll find Navy Pier, a popular family hangout thanks to attractions like the Chicago Children's Museum and a 196-foot-tall Ferris wheel. The larger Streeterville area is well-versed in entertainment. You'll also find several notable hotels – including the Park Hyatt Chicago and The Drake, a Hilton Hotel – along this bustling street. Near North Side: The Magnificent Mile and StreetervilleĪccessible via the Red Line's Grand, Chicago, Clark/Division and North/Clybourn L stops and the Brown and Purple lines' Merchandise Mart, Chicago and Sedgwick subway stations.Įxtending north from the Loop is the Streeterville area of the Near North Side and The Magnificent Mile, a stretch of Michigan Avenue (the main downtown thoroughfare) lined with large department stores and luxury retailers. The North Side is also home to the city's most popular touristy and residential neighborhoods. The North Side is home to many of Chicago's popular tourist attractions, including The Magnificent Mile, as well as many of the city's best hotels and shops.

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