What's Lower West Side Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Lower West Side. Take in some culture at Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum and National Museum of Mexican Art. There's plenty more to see, including Canalport Riverwalk Park and Chicago Arts District.
How to Get to Lower West Side
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Lower West Side
- Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 15 mi (24.1 km) from Lower West Side
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 21.9 mi (35.3 km) from Lower West Side
Getting to Lower West Side on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Damen Station (Pink Line)
- 18th Station (Pink Line)
- Ashland Station (Orange Line)
Things to See and Do in and around Lower West Side
What to See in Lower West Side
- Canalport Riverwalk Park
- St Pius Church
- St Adalbert Church
Things to Do in Lower West Side
- Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
- Chicago Arts District
- Cooper Dual Language Academy
- National Museum of Mexican Art
- American Police Center & Museum
When Is the Best Time to Visit Chicago?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 31°F)
- Rainiest months: June, May, April, October (average 6 inches of rainfall)