Palisades Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Palisades
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 waterfront entertainment strip with fun diversions for both young and old, with shops, restaurants and even a Ferris wheel.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Millennium Park
One of Chicago’s main focal points, where locals and visitors flock to see the striking art, architecture and landscape on show.
Activities
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Spirit of Chicago Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
Our pick of the best Palisades Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Clean and comfortable room. Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop
Clean, spacious room. Friendly staff. Good, hot breakfast, with different offerings each day. Close by restaurants (and 10% discount with room key) at the adjacent Asian restaurants and French bakery.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago
Clean and comfy room with great location
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
Good sized room
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
The staff were amazing during check in/check out and with the valet. I loved the corner room and the vibe and aesthetic of it. The location was great. It was easy to get around on foot and walkable to public transit.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Very polite staff, great room, always clean and ready to check into
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palisades
Lawndale
When in Lawndale and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like United Center or Garfield Park Conservatory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Central Park Station (Pink Line) or Pulaski Station (Pink Line).
Near West Side
Live music, theatres and shopping highlight some notable features of Near West Side. Make a stop by United Center or Credit Union 1 Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Polk Station (Pink Line) or Racine Station to get around town.
West Loop
Consider a visit to Milwaukee Avenue 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.
West Town
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in West Town. Top attractions like The Salt Shed and Milwaukee Avenue are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Division Station or Damen Station to see more of the city.
Wicker Park
Spend some time visiting places like Milwaukee Avenue while getting to know Wicker Park, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Damen Station or Division Station to see more of the area.
O'Hare
Travellers choose O'Hare for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cumberland Station or Remote Parking Station and check out top sights like Fashion Outlets of Chicago.
