The Magnificent Mile cannot be avoided when in downtown Chicago, but why would anyone want to? Nearly every top-end store known to man and imports like TopShop and AllSaints is on this path. If not, Neiman Marcus and Saks are there to take up the slack for your brand of choice. Multi-level malls galore if indoor shopping is your thing.... More

Very nice stretch of shopping and dining. You can expect all your big box stores, along with the specialty stores like Rolex and Gucci. All within in a reasonable amount of walking. Make sure to go inside the buildings where you will find even more shops. Give at least a couple of hours for just window shopping. Make sure to... More

Listen, if you love shopping or even just people watching this is the area....The best stores around....Make sure you go in the old Water Tower to see the huge pipes that draw water in from the lake...So Cool!! The mag mail is cool in summer or winter with all the holiday lights....A Must see for out of town friends. More

It's enough just to walk through this area. So many beautiful buildings! More

Thankfully our grson was along and big-time shopping was a passing fancy. But if your lady can afford Gucci and Prada and Nordstroms,dip into your retirement or remember 'you can't take it with you'-if it is solace to you. Of course I am writing as a retired physician with comfortable living. The Mile is beautiful at nite from 30 stories... More

I live in Chicago, and often head to the loop when the weather is nice. One of my favorite things to do is to just walk up and down Michigan Avenue, window shopping- or some real shopping, people watching, listening to street music, having an gelato or coffee at a cafe, stopping by the Wrigley building and taking in the... More

6 floors of high end retail shops! What more could a shopaholic ask for? The 5th floor has a MeAlity machine that gives you the best stores (and sizes) that will fit your body. It's free so go try it! More

Most of the stores on this street are very high-end pricey designer retailers. Fun to window shop, but not affordable to the average person. There are a few lower-priced stores, like Gap, Banana Republic, Marshall's and Nordstrom Rack though. Walk down the whole street once at least just for the experience. More

Worth taking a look in the windows of Tiffanys and Cartier. More