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The Magnificent Mile


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Traveler Description:
This upscale shopping district on North Michigan Avenue sparkles during the holiday season with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, featuring street...... more » This upscale shopping district on North Michigan Avenue sparkles during the holiday season with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, featuring street sales, holiday music and entertainment. « less
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Attraction type: Neighborhood, Street
Activities: Shopping, Walking, City walk sightseeing
Address: N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312 642 3570
Fax: 312 642 3826

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3 of 5 stars
bwco   137 contributions
Morris County, NJ
Oct 25, 2009
4/5 found this review helpful

We did the obligatory stroll down here and it was lovely. I can only imagine what it must be like around Christmas time. The shops were a little bit pricey for us, but it was still nice to window shop and people watch. If you have a chance while you are in Chicago, but don't get upset if you miss... more

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5 of 5 stars
MimiJWisconsin   28 contributions
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Sep 27, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

The Magnificent Mile has long been one of my favorite places to walk and shop. I just cannot fathom how I once walked down this strip in three-inch heels! At the southern end, the street is a bit gritty but in a nice urban way. Watch for the street performers in front of the Wrigley Building. Check out the huge... more

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3 of 5 stars
MNHighlighter   67 contributions
Minnesota
Jul 15, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

With a name like Magnificent Mile, we expected more I guess. Then again I work in medical research and my husband's a preschool teacher so what do we know about shopping? The only part of the magnificent mile we enjoyed were the Lego Shop and a really cool bakery/cafe that I forgot the name of now where both the coffee... more

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3 of 5 stars
JohnTheBear   4,349 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Dec 5, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

Lots to see and shop here for the average tourist. Unfortunately, the development of this strip from the 1970's through the present resulted in the loss of lots of lovely 1920's architecture that could have been preserved and still afforded the space opportunities for retailing had planning been right. Find some old pictures of Michigan avenue from the 50's and... more

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5 of 5 stars
123thomas   22 contributions
louisville ky
Sep 30, 2008
4/5 found this review helpful

I love it! Great for people watching. Love the shops, the buildings, the restaurants, the energy. My husband and I went Labor day weekend. Very crowded. A lot of street performers, three on some blocks. Of course, crowds gather around to watch, which makes these areas slow to walk through. When we got off the Mag Mile, my husband says... more

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5 of 5 stars
lueylu   7 contributions
California
Feb 7, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Tons of shops, lots to see, lovely walk and beautiful at night more

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5 of 5 stars
jrhinomo   5 contributions
Reno, NV
Aug 9, 2007
6/8 found this review helpful

I could sit and watch the beautiful ladies on Magnificient Mile all day long. The upscale shops must bring out the best-looking Chicago has to offer. The restaurants in the area are also terrific as there are options for every budget and taste. For the budget conscious, I would recommend Portillo's, terrific Italian sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs. Don't pass... more

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5 of 5 stars
Stogie3786   29 contributions
Wadsworth, OH
Mar 16, 2006
17/18 found this review helpful

A few years ago my wife and I began going to Chicago for some pre-holiday shopping on the Magnificent Mile. Great dining, great shopping, and the lighting festival all in a fantastic city - at a wonderful time of year! We keep threatening to switch to New York some year, but as Fall arrives, we start talking about "last" year's... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Omaha, NE
Jan 28, 2006
7/11 found this review helpful

My fiance and I went to Chicago to go shopping for Christmas. It was a wonderful trip. I would highly recommend going to the Signature Room at night to see the Chicago skyline. The Magnificant Mile is wonderful also. more

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5 of 5 stars
charlie616   15 contributions
東京
Oct 5, 2009

何といってもシカゴの中心部です。ジョンハンコックセンターもあり、様々なブランドの店が並んでいます。ここで実際に買い物をす... more

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The Magnificent Mile Address

N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312 642 3570 Fax: 312 642 3826