Magnificent Mile - Chicago, Illinois

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Magnificent Mile - Chicago, Illinois - Magnificent Mile is the name given to the stretch along Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Oak Street. The Magnificent Mile offers over 3.1 million square feet of retail space, 460 stores, 275 restaurants, 51 hotels, 2 unique museums and a variety of sightseeing and entertainment attractions.

Some of Chicago’s top retail establishments are found on the Magnificent Mile, including department stores such as Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Marshall Field’s and Lord & Taylor and boutiques such as Cartier, Hermès, Giorgio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ermenegildo Zegna, Burberry and Tiffany & Co. The Magnificent Mile also features critically-acclaimed restaurants such as The Signature Room at The 95th, Spiaggia, Tru, The Pump Room, Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Spago and many other dining options. You’ll also find luxurious accommodations at four and five-star hotels such as The Peninsula Chicago, Park Hyatt Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Ritz-Carlton Chicago and Le Meridien Chicago.
While the warmer months allow for beautiful landscaping and flowers, the holiday season is also special, with the lighted trees lining the streets, retailers’ decorated windows and horse-drawn carriages trotting down the street.

There’s always something happening on The Magnificent Mile! Whether you seek fun for the whole family, shopping and cocktails with friends or a romantic outing for two, The Magnificent Mile features seasonal events and special happenings all year long. Enjoy free special events that are open to the public, intimate gatherings with featured designers at area retailers, exclusive tasting events at local restaurants, and special activities at cultural attractions.