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

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What’s Current

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

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Area Tour Services

Let those in the know show you around town

Chicago Architecture Foundation (walking tours)

  • var. Downtown buildings
  • Chicago Architecture Found.
  • 1 312 9223432

Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise

  • 90 min. tour of river skyline.
  • Chgo. Architecture Foundation
  • 1 312 9021500

Chicago Double Decker and Trolley Co.

  • 13 Downtown sights
  • Chicago Trolley Company
  • 1 773 6485000

Odyssey Cruise

  • Chicago lakeshore skyline
  • Odyssey Cruise
  • 1 888 9572322

Spirit of Chicago Cruises

  • Chicago lakeshore skyline
  • Spirit of Chicago Cruises
  • 1 866 2113804

Wendella Boats

  • Chicago river and lakeshore
  • Wendella Boats
  • 1 312 3371446

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.

Courtyard® by Marriott® Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

165 East Ontario Street Chicago, Illinois 60611 USA

  • Phone:  1-312-573-0800
  • Fax 1-312-573-0573
  • Sales:  1-312-573-0800

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Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-321-2211 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