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 Country Music Festival

October 11-12, 2008

Mayor Daley's Kids & Kites Festival

October 4, 2008

Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters

July 28, 2008 - January 4, 2009

10th Annual World Music Festival

September 19-25, 2008

Chicago Jazz Festival

August 28-31, 2008

Fashion Focus Chicago

October 1-8, 2008

12th Annual Halloween Plaza: Haunted Village, Chicagoween

October 17-31, 2008

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival

July 15 - August 26, 2008 (Tuesdays)

Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

August 23-24, 2008

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 River Cruise

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

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Tours

  • Surrounding Neighborhoods
  • Chicago Trolley Co.
  • 1 773 6485000

Mystic Blue Cruises

  • Lake Michigan and River
  • Premier Yachts
  • 1 312 3217603

Odyssey Cruises

  • Lake Michigan and River
  • Premier Yachts
  • 1 312 3217603

Spirit of Chicago Cruises

  • Lake Michigan and River
  • Spirit of Chicago
  • 1 312 3211241

Wendella Boats

  • Lake Michigan and River
  • Wendella

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/River North

30 East Hubbard Chicago, Illinois 60611 USA

  • Phone:  1-312-329-2500
  • Fax 1-312-329-0293
  • Sales:  1-847-318-1200

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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