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.

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Read All About It: Chicago

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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

Chicago Air and Water Show (8 miles NE)

8/15/09 to 8/16/09

Chicago Country Music Festival (8 miles NE)

10/3/09 to 10/4/09

Bank of America Chicago Marathon (8 miles NE)

10/11/09

Chicago Auto Show (8 miles NE)

2/12/10 to 2/21/10

Taste of Chicago (8 miles NE)

6/26/09 to 7/5/09

Chicago Gospel Music Festival (8 miles NE)

6/6/09 to 6/7/09

Chicago Blues Festival (8 miles NE)

6/12/09 to 6/14/09

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (8 miles NE)

7/14/09 to 8/25/09

Venetian Night (8 miles NE)

7/25/09

Chicago Jazz Festival (8 miles NE)

9/4/09 to 9/6/09

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Area Tour Services

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Chicago Architectural & Historical Cruises

  • Chicago River & Lake Michigan
  • Shoreline Sightseeing Company
  • 1 312 527 2002

Chicago Art and Architecture Tours

  • Chicago Area
  • Art Excursions, Inc.
  • 1 630 671 9745

Chicago Bike Rentals and Tours-Navy Pier

  • Chicago
  • Bike Chicago
  • 312 595 9600

Chicago Gray Line

  • Tours for individuals/groups
  • Chicago Gray Line
  • 1 312 251 3107

Chicago Trolley Company

  • Chicago Downtown
  • Chicago Trolley Company
  • 1 773 648 5000

City Segway Tours

  • Chicago
  • City Segway Tours
  • 1 312 819 0186

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 Midway Airport

6638 South Cicero Avenue Bedford Park, Illinois 60638 USA

  • Phone:  1-708-458-7790
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Chicago Weather:

  • November 23, 2009
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