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If you love shopping, fine dining, quirky boutiques and outdoor festivals, you don't want to miss a trip to the Magnificent Mile located in Chicago. This world renowned avenue is known for its magnificent shopping centers and world-class lodging and is the perfect destination for anyone visiting the Chicago area.

With four large shopping centers and over 460 exclusive boutiques and stores, the Magnificent Mile is every shoppers dream come true. With so many shopping choices, you'll be sure to work up an appetite. Fortunately, there are over 200 restaurants located in the area for you to choose from to combat your hunger and satisfy your taste buds.

If you are looking for a hotel that is in the midst of it all, the Magnificent Mile offers more than 50 hotels for you to choose from, with varying degrees of price and amenities. Regardless of your lodging preferences, you're sure to find a hotel on the Mile that will offer exactly what you are looking for.

In the 1920’s a bridge across the Chicago River was built. The Michigan Avenue Bridge was modeled on the Pont Alexander III in Paris. At the north end of the bridge was built the Drake Hotel and at the south end is the renowned Wrigley building.

The Magnificent Mile is home to four amazing outdoor festivals that each take place during a different season of the year. In the summer, there is the Gardens of Chicago event that runs from June through September. In the fall, visitors and residents alike can enjoy the Magnificent Mile's Light Festival which marks the start of the winter holiday season. Throughout February, TOAST on The Magnificent Mile brings a festival of fireworks and champagne toasting. And finally, Tulip Days in the spring allows flower lovers from around the world to enjoy the amazing tulip displays in the gardens.

No trip to the city would be complete without a trip to the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago. It is easily accessible by boat, trolley or foot and will provide you and your family with hours of entertainment and enjoyment.


Where is the Magnificent Mile: North Michigan Avenue

How to get to Magnificent Mile: Subway to Lake station on the red line

Magnificent Mile, Chicago




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