Near West Side, Chicago

Name: Near West Side
Address: Chicago, United States

#677 among attractions in Chicago

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The Near West Side, one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, is on the West Side, west of the Chicago River and adjacent to the Loop. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 started on the Near West Side. Waves of immigration shaped the history of the Near West Side of Chicago, including the founding of Hull House, a prominent settlement house. In the 19th century railroads became prominent features. In the mid-20th century, the area saw the development of freeways centered in the Jane Byrne Interchange. ()

Area: 5.75 mi²Coordinates: 41°52'12"N, 87°40'12"W

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Near West Side – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United Center, UIC Pavilion, National Museum of Mexican Art, National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.

0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport
United Center, Chicago
20 min walk • The United Center stands as an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Chicago, United States. Inaugurated in 1994, this expansive arena is primarily known as the home ground for the Chicago Bulls of the NBA and the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL, two of the city's...
0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UIC Pavilion, Chicago
20 min walk • The UIC Pavilion, a dynamic sports venue nestled in the bustling heart of Chicago, United States, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant athletic and entertainment scene. This versatile arena, situated within the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago, is...
1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago
25 min walk • The National Museum of Mexican Art is a museum which features Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art and culture. The museum was founded in 1982 by Carlos Tortolero and Helen Valdez.
~1840 ftE
Museum
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Chicago
9 min walk • The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is a 501 nonprofit institution honoring exceptional U.S. athletes of Italian descent. In 1977 George Randazzo created the Italian American Boxing Hall of Fame. This was as a means for raising money for local Catholic youth programs.
0.9 miN
Church
First Baptist Congregational Church, Chicago
24 min walk • First Baptist Congregational Church is a United Church of Christ and Baptist congregation currently located at 60 N. Ashland Blvd. in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.8 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Family Catholic Church, Chicago
21 min walk • Church of the Holy Family is a Roman Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois. It is the second-oldest Catholic church in Chicago. It is one of the few structures that survived the Great Chicago Fire.
1.1 miSE
Theater, Romanesque architecture, Concerts and shows
Thalia Hall, Chicago
28 min walk • Thalia Hall is a historic building in Pilsen, Chicago which is currently a mixed-use music, retail, and bar/restaurant space. It was designated as a Chicago Landmark on October 25, 1989.
0.6 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of the Epiphany, Chicago
17 min walk • Church of the Epiphany is a historic Episcopal church located at 201 S. Ashland Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The church was built in 1885 to replace its congregation's original church, which had grown too small for its increasing membership.
1 miN
Park
Union Park, Chicago
26 min walk • Union Park is a municipal park in Chicago, Illinois, comprising 13.46 acres. Located in the Near West Side, the park is just south of Ashland/Lake station on the Green and Pink lines of the Chicago 'L', bordered by North Ashland Avenue on the west, West Lake Street on the north...
0.4 miNW
Street
Ogden Avenue, Chicago
10 min walk • Ogden Avenue is a street extending from the Near West Side of Chicago to Montgomery, Illinois. It was named for William B. Ogden, the first mayor of Chicago.
1.1 miNE
41°52'48"N • 87°39'9"W
Brooklyn Boulders Chicago, Chicago
30 min walk • Climbing

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Which popular attractions are close to Near West Side?

Nearby attractions include Illinois Medical District, Chicago (6 min walk), St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago (7 min walk), National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Chicago (9 min walk), Ogden Avenue, Chicago (10 min walk).

How to get to Near West Side by public transport?

The nearest stations to Near West Side:

Bus

Taylor & Paulina • Lines: 157 (3 min walk)
Polk Pink Line Station • Lines: 157, 7 (3 min walk)

Metro

Polk • Lines: Pink (3 min walk)
Illinois Medical District • Lines: Blue (11 min walk)

Train

Western Avenue (30 min walk)
Halsted Street (34 min walk)