Bucktown Travel Guide
Chicago
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.
Top hotels in Bucktown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Amendities and location is great, but the facility needs fresh coat of paint
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Clean room and friendly staff. We would definitely visit again.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Staff was AMAZING... rooms very clean
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Great room with double bathroom. Executive level with private elevator.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
Staff was great! Room was wonderful! We were upgraded to the panoramic room and it was magical!!!!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel Wacker at Michigan, Chicago
The room was very small but clean. Bathroom is nice. Elevators are extremely slow! Staff is friendly
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bucktown
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.
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.
Lakeview
Known for its lively bars and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lakeview. Top attractions like Wrigley Field and Lake Michigan are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Southport Station or Addison Station (Red 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 Lincoln Hall, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage 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.
Wrigleyville
You might enjoy the bars while in Wrigleyville. Wrigley Field is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sheridan Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.
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- Gorilla Tango Theatre
- Michigan Avenue
- Wrigley Field
- Navy Pier
- Millennium Park
- United Center
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Lake Michigan
- Grant Park
- University of Chicago
- Northwestern University
- Willis Tower
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- Loyola University Chicago
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
- Water Tower Place
- Rosemont Theatre
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Merchandise Mart
- House of Blues Chicago
- SeatGeek Stadium