Visitor's Guide: Chicago

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The old Chicago of belching smokestacks and brawling politicians has given way to world-class museums, architecture, restaurants, hotels and theaters, but it still has the character that earned it the title as the most American of American cities.

Find information on Chicago, the closest major city/downtown area to your hotel.

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Read All About It: Chicago

Find articles about the city’s history, hot spots, what to see and where to eat

The Chicago Browser

A directory to shopping, dining, attractions and other points around town

Local Business and Services Directory: Chicago

Pinpoint the businesses and services you need in a flash

Find Points of Interest

Click here to plot events, transportation and more on a map

Nearby Cities

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Area Events

The what, when and where on local happenings, special events and more

Chicago Jazz Festival (1 miles S)

August 30-September 2

Chicago Blues Festival (1 miles S)

June 7-June 10

Chicago Air and Water Show (0 miles W)

August 18-19

Venetian Night (0 miles W)

July 28

Chicago Marathon (1 miles S)

October 7

Taste of Chicago (1 miles S)

June 29-July 8

What’s Current

Get the latest information on what’s happening during your stay

Plan

Area Tour Services

Let those in the know show you around town

Chicago Architecture Foundation (walking tours)

  • Various downtown buildings
  • Chicago Architecture Found.
  • 3 129 223 432

Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise

  • 90 min. tour of river skyline
  • Chgo. Architecture Foundation
  • 3 129 021 500

Chicago Double Decker and Trolley Tours

  • 13 Downtown Chicago Sights
  • Chicago Trolley Co
  • 7 736 485 000

Mystic Blue Cruises

  • Chicago lakefront skyline
  • Mystic Blue Cruises
  • 8 772 997 854

Spirit of Chicago (Dining Cruise)

  • Chicago lakefront skyline
  • Spirit of Chicago

Wendella Boats

  • Chicago river and lakefront
  • Wendella Boats
  • 3 123 371 446

Plan activities in Chicago

The smartest, easiest way to create a personalized activity schedule

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Fairfield Inn & SuitesSM by Marriott® Chicago Downtown

216 East Ontario Street Chicago, Illinois 60611 USA

  • Phone:  1-312-787-3777
  • Fax 1-312-787-8714
  • Sales:  1-312-787-3777 ext. 402

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Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-228-2800 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers ).

Chicago Weather:

January 9, 2009

  • AM Snow / PM Snow
  • Hi:30F |-1C
  • Low:25F |-3C