Magnificent Mile

Pros: Lots of variety in stores and restaurants, great atmosphere, seasonal changes
Cons: Some stores are too expensive for me, long waits at restaurants

The Magnificent Mile, appropriately named, is a mile-long chunk of North Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown Chicago. This area features many of Chicago’s most well known shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. When I walk this ...

Pros: The Magnificent Mile holds the American Girl Place.
Cons: Not enough time to see all of the sights..

Across from the Chicago Water Tower in downtown Chicago, Illinois in the heart of the windy city with its old-fashioned buildings on tree-lined Michigan Avenue stands a 3-story high retail store (wheelchair accessible) called The American Girl Place...

Pros: lots of shopping and amazing architecture
Cons: largely over my budget, too many tourists

For those that know me, it should come as no surprise that I am very enamored of the outstanding beer bars and brewpubs in Chicago. It is a wonderland for those who enjoy the occasional brew. But Chicago is an amazing city that encompasses much more ...

Pros: Prestigious brand name shops, fine restaurants, art galleries, impressive architecture, and great hotels
Cons: Not enough time or money to do everything I wanted!

I believe I have walked every inch of the Magnificent Mile at least twice ... and what a treat it was! The Magnificent Mile is window shopping and/or credit card mayhem at its finest.

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Pros: A great way to spend a day
Cons: A great way to spend your cash

Just about three blocks west of Lake Michigan what used to be shoreline is now and forever the Magnificent Mile.

Chicago is known as the “windy city” and Michigan Avenue will offer you a fair amount of wind coming off the lake. During the...

Pros: No trip to Chicago is complete without a trek down the Magnificent Mile.
Cons: This area can be pricey. However, deals can be found.

The Magnificent Mile is located on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. It stretches from the Chicago River to Oak Street Beach on Lake Michigan. This area rivals other prestigious shopping areas throughout the world. THE ARCHITECTURE: This area ...

Pros: Classic and Elegant Decor, Wonderful Service, Creative Dishes
Cons: Overprice for the Value

Fashion meets Food at the new RL Restaurant in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Located next to the Ralph Lauren Store at the corner of Michigan and Chicago, RL is Ralph Lauren’s first foray into the world of culinary arts. Known for his classic...

Pros: fun, variety, shops, museums
Cons: pricy stores, but fun to look

When I lived in Chicago, I was in grad school, so I couldn't afford the luxuries offered at Michigan Avenue. However, the window shopping is the best! The holidays are wonderful as the stores decorate for Christmas with mechanical figures and lots of...

Pros: Shops, shops, shops
Cons: Will drain your bank account

Every city has its notable shopping district. In New York, it's Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills has Rodeo Drive and Houston loves its Galleria. Chicago is no different. In town to get some SERIOUS shopping done? Then make your way east towards the lakefront...

Pros: Wonderful shopping in a great city
Cons: Can get crowded the day after Thanksgiving and in the summer.

You'll need them when you walk down the Mag Mile in Chicago. As a Chicago native, here is my suggestion for tourist:

Start at the Michigan Avenue Bridge by the Chicago River (stay on the East side of the street). Enjoy the wonderful...

Pros: Every store you can think of
Cons: Not many bathroom stops available.

When I compared a toy price at FAO Shwartz in Chicago with Meijer's department store, Schwartz was higher buy more than a lot! NIKEtown is four floors of everything in every category, for every school, pro team, or sport you can think of. Neiman Marcus...

Pros: Good place for all ages
Cons: If you dont like to shop don't go here

The Magnificent Mile is a shopper’s heaven. What it Isis a Mile of stores. There is every thing from toyshops to cloths. If you love to shop its almost worth a trip to Chicago just to go here. Some of the most famous stores on the miles are FAO...

Pros: Beauty of the buildings...friendly city
Cons: January, February

Chicago is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The Magnificent Mile has the finest examples of American architecture to be found in any city.

The Drake Hotel stands as the proud matriarch at the end of the mile at Walton Street....

Pros: World Class City with Great Shopping!
Cons: World Class Prices!!

Well, actually not a real local, as I live about 20 miles from downtown, but I go there enough to feel pretty comfortable talking about the "Mile" and what to see and not to see. I love Chicago, and I think there is nothing as beautiful as the view ...

Pros: Many stores!
Cons: Kind of on the expensive side.

I had my doubts about going for the first time, considering all of the rumors about how expensive things are here. It may be somewhat true but there is no reason not to look.

One thing I like are the many kinds of stores here. They have stores...