Visitor's Guide: Chicago

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

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink (20.9 km SE)

20/11/09 to 14/03/10

Chicago Country Music Festival (20.9 km SE)

18/09/10 to 19/09/10

Chicago Marathon (20.9 km SE)

11/10/09 to 11/10/09

Michigan Avenue Holiday Lights Festival (20.9 km E)

Chicago Blues Festival (20.9 km SE)

11/06/10 to 13/06/10

Taste of Chicago (20.9 km E)

25/06/10 to 04/07/10

Chicago Jazz Festival (20.9 km SE)

03/09/10 to 05/09/10

Chicago Gospel Music Festival (20.9 km SE)

05/06/10 to 06/06/10

Celtic Fest Chicago (20.9 km SE)

08/05/10 to 09/05/10

Chicago Air & Water Show (20.9 km SE)

14/08/10 to 15/08/10

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Area Tour Services

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Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises

  • Chicago River
  • River Tours

Chicago Grayline Tours

  • City of Chicago
  • Chicago Greyline Tours
  • 1 312 251 3107

Chicago Line Cruises

  • Lake Michigan or Chicago River
  • Chicago Line Cruises
  • 1 312 527 1977

Odyssey Cruises

  • Lake Michigan
  • Odyssey Cruises

Spirit of Chicago

  • Lake Front Cruises
  • Entertainment Cruises

Wendella Sightseeing Boats

  • Chicago River/Lakefront
  • Wendella

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SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Chicago O'Hare

8101 West Higgins Road Chicago, Illinois 60631 USA

  • Phone:  1-773-867-0000
  • Fax 1-773-867-0001
  • Sales:  1-773-653-2030

Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, dial freephone 0800 221 222 in the UK, 1 800 409 929 in Ireland, or view our regional telephone reservation numbers.

Chicago Weather:

  • 18 March 2010
  • AM Mostly Sunny / PM Partly Cloudy
  • Hi:65F |18C
  • Low:44F |6C