Magnificent Mile
The northern stretch of Michigan Avenue, a shopping boulevard lined with the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and flagship stores.
This refers to the roughly 1.3-km section of Michigan Avenue north of the Chicago River to Oak Street. Both sides are lined with luxury and department-store flagships, hotels and historic buildings. At the river mouth stands the white Wrigley Building. Along the way are the Gothic Tribune Tower, the Water Tower and the John Hancock Center, which houses the 360 Chicago observation deck. The late-November tree-lighting parade is a highlight of winter. Walking along the avenue is enough, and it pairs well with the riverwalk and Millennium Park.
Opening hours
Open all day (shop about 10am–8pm)
Nearby sights
- Chicago Water Tower
- Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
- 360 Chicago (John Hancock Center)
- Chicago Riverwalk & Architecture Cruise
- Chicago Theatre
- Chicago Cultural Center
- Millennium Park & Cloud Gate
- Art Institute of Chicago