Magnificent Mile

Representing the spirit of American shopping, this well-known stretch of Michigan Avenue has something for everyone in hundreds of trendy stores, one-of-a-kind galleries, Chicago souvenir shops, mouth-watering bakeries, fine restaurants, and cafes selling anything and everything. A sight worth seeing during the holiday season, check out the decorations that make the mile look even more magnificent. Hardcore shoppers will want to start at the north end, a cluster of malls: Water Tower Place and the 900 North Michigan Shops. Store hours vary.