Visitor's Guide: Chicago

Area Sights

Area Sights

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

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Area Events

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

Ravinia Festival (9 miles SE)

6/21/09 to 9/21/09

Independence Grove (7 miles N)

Bristol Renaissance Fair (34 miles)

06/21/2009 to 09/21/2009

Cuneo Museum and Gardens (4 miles W)

Lincolnshire Art Festival

07/11/2009 to 07/12/2009

MainStreet Libertyville (6 miles NW)

Richardson Corn Maze (30 miles NW)

Chicago Botanic Garden (12 miles SE)

Taste of Chicago (35 miles SE)

Lake County Fair (12 miles NE)

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Area Tour Services

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Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise

  • 90 min. tour of river skyline
  • Chicago Architecture Foundatio
  • 1 312 902 1500

Chicago Bicycle Tour

  • Surrounding neighborhoods
  • Bike Chicago Rentals
  • 1 888 245 3929

Chicago Double Decker / Trolley Tour

  • Surrounding neighborhoods
  • Chicago Trolly
  • 1 312 648 5000

Odyssey Cruise

  • Lake Michigan and River Tours
  • Odyssey Cruise
  • 1 888 741 0281

Seadog Cruises

  • Speedboat river and lake tour
  • Seadog
  • 1 866 404 8439

Spirit of Chicago Cruise

  • Lake Michigan and River
  • Spirit of Chicago
  • 1 312 321 1241

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.

Residence Inn® by Marriott® Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

26325 N Riverwoods Boulevard Mettawa, Illinois 60045 USA

  • Phone:  1-847-615-2701
  • Fax 1-847-615-2702
  • Sales:  1-847-615-2701

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Chicago Weather:

  • November 23, 2009
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