

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.
