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

Northbrook Days (2 miles W)

8/5/09 to 8/9/09

Long Grove Apple Fest (14 miles NW)

10/2/09 to 10/4/09

Taste of Chicago (20 miles S)

6/26/09 to 7/5/09

Ravinia Music Concerts (3 miles NE)

6/5/09 to 9/19/09

Northwestern vs Minnesota (6 miles S)

9/26/09 to 9/26/09

Northwestern vs Miami(Ohio) (6 miles S)

10/10/09 to 10/10/09

Northwestern vs Indiana (6 miles S)

10/24/09 to 10/24/09

Northwestern vs Penn State (6 miles S)

10/31/09 to 10/31/09

Northwestern vs Wisconsin (6 miles S)

11/21/09 to 11/21/09

Long Grove Oktoberfest (14 miles NW)

10/17/09 to 10/18/09

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

Architectural Boat Tour

  • Chicago Waterways & Lake
  • Sea Dog Cruises
  • 1 888 636 7737

Bike Tour

  • Downtown Chicago
  • Bobby's Bike Hike
  • 1 312 9150995

Chicago Trolley

  • Downtown Chicago
  • Chicago Trolley
  • 1 773 6485000

Jetway Aviation

  • Chicago
  • Jetway Aviation
  • 1 800 9579320

Kayak Chicago

  • Chicago Waterways
  • Kayak Chicago
  • 1 630 3367245

Segway Tours

  • Downtown Chicago
  • Segway Experience of Chicago
  • 1 312 6630600

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 North Shore Hotel

933 Skokie Boulevard Northbrook, Illinois 60062 USA

  • Phone:  1-847-498-6500
  • Fax 1-847-498-9558
  • Sales:  1-847-498-6500
  • Toll-free:  1-800-468-3571

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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:

  • November 23, 2009
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  • Low:43F |6C