Palisades 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.
Millennium Park
One of Chicago’s main focal points, where locals and visitors flock to see the striking art, architecture and landscape on show.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Top hotels in Palisades
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Location is absolutely perfect. Tunnel connects you easily from the baggage claim area! However, our room was very cold and the temperature was hard to adjust. Granted, it was also January and it was probably 5° outside, but still, it was a little hard to sleep. The hotel is quiet despite being situated ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago
Clean, accessible & tody
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The whole staff was pleasant and helpful
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
Room clean Staff excellent Everything was excellent , no complaints!!!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
Great Hospitality!!!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
Room we well kept, staff was mildly unresponsive. Food is waaaay overpriced, but the free shuttle to the airport is clutch
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
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 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.
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.
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.
