South Shore Travel Guide
Chicago
Visit South Shore
Stay near popular South Shore attractions
Things to do
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Top hotels in South Shore
Congress Plaza Hotel
"No hot water, literally came out a dribble and never hot. Virtually no control"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Omni Chicago Hotel
"Beds were a bit hard. The room was really tight once the fold out couch was open. Pillows and linens were sparse for the fold Out.staff were exceptional. Great location"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
"My boyfriend & I had a great stay here and I’d love to come back. The King Suite was super nice & clean with a good view, and the staff were helpful, friendly, & attentive. I also liked how we were walking distance from the pier, shopping, & nice restaurants. I was only slightly disappointed to find ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
"Clean and modern room. Decorations are beautiful. Excellent breakfast. Half block to the magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave). The only drawback was the room was not ready at 3 pm When we checked in. We actually had to wait 30 minutes to get our room card."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast
"The breakfast was outstanding. The guest services answered our request rapidly. Great location safe and clean"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
River Hotel
"The hotel is conveniently located near the red line and within walking distance of a lot of attractions. The staff was helpful - they offered to move us to a room on a lower floor due to the room temperature (it was over 90 degrees when we stayed there) and also lended us a phone charger. The hotel ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Where to stay in South Shore
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.
Magnificent Mile
Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.
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.
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.
Lincoln Park
Known for its ample dining options and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lincoln Park. You can visit top attractions like Lake Michigan and Oz Park, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage Station to see more of the city.
