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.

Explore

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

Discover

Area Events

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

Taste of Chicago (0 miles E)

July

Chicago Air and Water Show

August

LaSalle Marathon

October

Chicago Film Festival

October

Lollapalooza

What’s Current

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

Plan

Area Tour Services

Let those in the know show you around town

Architecture River Cruise

  • TicketMaster
  • 1 312 902 1500

Architecture of Culture & Commerce

  • Ticketmaster
  • 1 312 9021500

Hop On Hop Off

  • Bus Tour
  • Chicago Trolley & Double Decke

Segway on the Lakefront

  • City Segway Tours
  • 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.

The Blackstone, Renaissance® Hotel

636 South Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois 60605 USA

  • Phone:  1-312-447-0955
  • Fax 1-312-765-0545
  • Sales:  1-312-447-0955 ext. 3434
  • 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 22, 2008

  • AM Partly Cloudy / PM Mostly Clear
  • Hi:39F |3C
  • Low:28F |-2C

Local Partners

  • Adler Planetarium
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Field Museum
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Shedd Aquarium