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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Area Events

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

Grease at the Auditorium Theatre

January 6 - January 18, 2009

Wicked at the Ford Oriental Theatre (1 miles S)

Through January 25, 2009

Monty Python's Spamalot at the Auditorium Theatre

January 20 - February 1, 2009

Desire Under the Elms at Goodman Theatre

January 17, 2009 to February 22, 2009

Chicago Bears at Soldier Field

September 7 - December 28, 2008

Chicago Bulls at United Center

October 28, 2008 to April 15, 2009

A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre

November 21 - December 31, 2008

Jersey Boys at Bank of America Theatre (1 miles S)

October 5, 2007 to April 12, 2009

Chicago Blackhawks at United Center

October 10, 2008 to April 12, 2009

Shoot for the Moon at the Adler Planetarium

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Area Tour Services

Let those in the know show you around town

Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise

  • 90 min. tour of river skyline.
  • Chgo. Architecture Foundation
  • 1 312 902 1500

Chicago Double Decker and Trolley Co.

  • Loop of 13 Downtown Sights
  • Chicago Trolley Co.
  • 1 773 648 5000

Odyssey Cruises

  • Chicago lakshore skyline
  • Odyssey Cruises
  • 1 888 957 2322

Spirit of Chicago Cruise

  • Chicago lakeshore skyline
  • Spirit of Chicago
  • 1 866 211 3804

Wendella Boats

  • Chicago river and lake
  • Wendella Boats
  • 1 312 337 1446

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.

Renaissance® Chicago Hotel

1 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 USA

  • Phone:  1-312-372-7200
  • Fax 1-312-372-0093

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Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-HOTELS-1 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