River West Travel Guide
Chicago
Visit River West
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
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.
Navy Pier
A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
Millennium Park
A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.
Chicago Riverwalk
Stroll along the waterfront of the Chicago River to pass some of the city’s most appealing attractions and appreciate how a once grim area has been successfully revamped.
Things to do
360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Top hotels in River West
Congress Plaza Hotel
Great room! Love the drawers and closet space! The only down side would be the tv not being able to connect through casting. However, TV channels weren’t all bad.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Staff was friendly, rooms were clean and breakfast was delicious
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
The location was great, near plenty of restaurants and shopping. The room was a great layout plenty of space.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Ridiculous parking charge, no parking garage for the building, the Sofitel would have been a much much better choice, the price difference of 80 dollars between the two places was made null by the price of parking, which is included in the booking for the Sofitel and also a far far superior ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
The hotel had no electricity upon arrival, inexplicably as there were no severe weather conditions. I was handed two glow sticks to be able to guide my way around the hotel and my room. You can’t make this stuff up. The fact that there was nothing provided to compensate for the matter (discount, ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
It was ok
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River West
River North
Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.
West Loop
Consider a visit to Old St Patrick’s Church and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Loop. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Racine Station or Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Near North Side
Known for its fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Near North Side. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at Clark-Division Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.
Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.
Old Town Chicago
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Chicago. Top attractions like Second City and Armitage Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Sedgwick Station or Clark-Division Station to see more of the city.
The Loop
Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
