Essex Travel Guide
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.
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.
Wrigley Field
A big piece of Chicago's soul, an ancient stadium that keeps alive the quirky, edgy madness of baseball.
Navy Pier
One of Chicago’s most popular attractions, especially on a hot day, with its fun fair, boats, circus and theatre.
United Center
Catch an event at United Center during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Millennium Park
See mind-bending sculptures, a musically-inspired lawn and giant water fountains that double-up as video screens.
Activities
Chicago: Willis Tower Skydeck and The Ledge Ticket
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
Odyssey Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Essex
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Robie House.
South Loop
Soldier Field and Grant Park 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 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.
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).
The Loop
Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue 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.
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.