Glendale Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
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.
Six Flags Great America
Spend a day at this sprawling theme park to enjoy an array of thrilling roller coaster rides, a water park and entertainment for kids of all ages.
Navy Pier
A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
Grant Park
Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.
Millennium Park
A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.
Things to do
Odyssey Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
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Other neighbourhoods around Glendale
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Robie House.
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 Racine Station or Polk Station (Pink Line) to get around town.
South Loop
Grant Park and Soldier Field are a few top attractions in South Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Roosevelt Station or Cermak-McCormick Place Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.
Near South Side
Travellers choose Near South Side for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cermak-McCormick Place Station or Roosevelt Station and check out top sights like Grant Park.
West Loop
Consider a visit to Union Park 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.
Theatre District
While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).
- Wrigley Field
- McCormick Place
- Navy Pier
- Grant Park
- United Center
- Millennium Park
- Soldier Field
- Lake Michigan
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Willis Tower
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Northwestern University
- University of Chicago
- Chicago Theatre
- Allstate Arena
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- John Hancock Center
- Cloud Gate
- Merchandise Mart