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The Magnificent Mile, Chicago

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The Magnificent Mile

N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
312 642 3570
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Ranked #39 of 333 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 254 Reviews
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Type: Neighbourhoods, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, Walking, City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: This upscale shopping district on North Michigan Avenue sparkles during the holiday season with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, featuring street... more » Owner description: 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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“Shopping and more”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

My friends and I spent a lot of time here on our long weekend visit. It was fun to see all the shops, architecture and people enjoying the city.

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New York City, New York
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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“Nice place to walk at night”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I like to take a walk here at night when people are gone for shopping, retail stores were closed. Quiet street with traffic sounds only. Walk around to see the street lights, its good to take a break after a long day.

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Chicago, Illinois
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33 attraction reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Let's go shopping!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

If you want to shop, go to the Magnifecent Mile (Michigan Avenue)! They have every store imaginable especially high-end classy stores like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales.

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“Shoppers paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Great bargains I've been here several times and from everything from the Cheesecake Factory to coach and Hershey's chocolate factory it's a great experience and then end the night with a horse and carriage ride!!!

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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“Great for a self guided tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I made up a self guided tour for myself, and it was very fun. Walk around Tribune Tower, go in Hotel Intercontinetal, shop at Water Tower Place, go in the John Hancock Observatory, also eat at Cheesecake Factory, then go to the Fourth Presbyterian Church, then the Water Tower and Pumping Station, go to Hershey's Chicago and finally one of... More

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“Love to walk? Love to browse? Go to Magnificent Mile!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

My group of "Adventure Girls", as we like to call ourselves, hopped on the Amtrac and headed for Chicago for 3 days and nights. The Magnificent Mile was clean, safe, well lit, and so pretty. Lots of places to eat, starbucks on every corner, and we spotted a CheeseCake Factory that we MUST try out on our next trip!

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Sacramento, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Wanna Shop??”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Then you go here. If you cant find it on the Mag Mile...you probably wont be able to find it on the internet either!! ;) Dress to impress while you shop...this is 5th Avenue shopping outside of NYC Ladies!!

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“Magnificent might be a strong word”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

I always hang out here for at least one day when I'm in Chicago. It is very busy. Tons of people. Please keep your purse closed and in front of you and keep your cell phone out of site. There are pick pockets here. Otherwise I feel safe walking around here. There is a mix of high priced shops and... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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22 attraction reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great just to walk in the Loop”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

While downtown, Michigan Ave is a must visit. The stores are a bit pricey, but take the free route and just admire from the sidewalk (especially Christmas with the window dressings)

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“Great Shopping:)”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This was a fabulous area to lunch and shop in Chicago. The stores were great, I cant wait to go back.

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