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The Magnificent Mile


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 512 attractions in Chicago
Traveller 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: Neighbourhood, 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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5 of 5 stars
bigdreamer37   1 contribution
bigdreamer37
26 Jan 2010

Taking a trip to downtown Chicago has always been a magical moment for me....you cannot visit here and not check the beautiful Magnificent Mile! The shopping, eating and all around best time to be had. more

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3 of 5 stars
claudia1977   2 contributions
chicago
24 Nov 2009

I've been attending this event for a while and I was expecting to enjoy it more this year, since the weather was great, but I was disappointed. The parade was slow....and very few floats. It wasn't motivating to welcome in the holidays. My niece was falling asleep. The best part besides Mickey and the Disney characters was the Latin Mambo... more

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3 of 5 stars
bwco   249 contributions
Morris County, NJ
25 Oct 2009
4
people 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   35 contributions
Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Sep 2009
2
people 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   87 contributions
Minnesota
15 Jul 2009
2
people 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   4,406 contributions
Toronto, Canada
5 Dec 2008
3
people 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   86 contributions
louisville ky
30 Sep 2008
4
people 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
7 Feb 2008

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
9 Aug 2007
6
people 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   32 contributions
Wadsworth, OH
16 Mar 2006
17
people 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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N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312 642 3570 Fax: 312 642 3826
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