Streeterville

Streeterville is unquestionably one of Chicago's most popular neighborhoods. It would be tough to visit Chicago and not see Streeterville, which is located directly on Lake Shore Drive and contains many of the city's most prominent hotels, restaurants, and attractions. On one side of the neighborhood is Magnificent Mile, with all of its shopping and elegance; on the other side is Lake Michigan, with all of its favorite waterfront vistas and activities.

If you aren't already staying in Streeterville as your base camp for your vacation to the Windy City, getting to this tourist hotspot is simple. All of the city's public transportation options run through or next to the neighborhood, and getting about is simple once you're in Streeterville, thanks to its high walkability.

While it may sound cliche, Streeterville genuinely has something for everyone. The vibrant bars and shopping will appeal to adults. Families will enjoy the abundance of kid-friendly activities. Luxury visitors will discover 5-star hotels and good cuisine, while budget visitors will find both inexpensive and free activities.

Navy Pier is one of the most popular destinations in Streeterville, if not all of Chicago. All year long, this majestic building that juts out into Lake Michigan affords sweeping city skyline vistas from its end. There's also lots of entertainment within the pier, including a children's museum, a theater, a sky-high Ferris wheel, shops, a beer garden, and a fashionable food court.

Other popular attractions beyond the pier include Ohio Street Beach, the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, and the 360 Chicago observation deck at the top of the John Hancock Tower. Furthermore, one of the neighborhood's limits is occupied by a stretch of the Chicago River Walk, another waterfront destination worth visiting for vistas and riverfront restaurants and drinking.

Address: Near North Side

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