Shopping:
The Magnificent Mile™ is home to hundreds of top retailers, including four separate shopping centers. Oak Street is known for its upscale boutiques and specialty gift stores. And State Street, located in the very heart of the city, is famous for landmark department stores and the Midwest's largest jewelry district. Together, they help make Chicago a shopper’s paradise, where you'll discover merchandise that you can’t find anywhere else.
THE MAGNIFICENT MILE
The Magnificent Mile has 460 stores in eight city blocks. Beyond the Chicago favorites like American Girl, Ralph Lauren and Niketown, choose from delectable restaurants, unique shops and several museums and galleries to round out your day on the mile.
The 900 North Shops features Bloomingdale's Fashion department store, with six levels of upscale retailers, including several restaurants, full service salon and spa and a state-of-the-art fitness facility.
Water Tower Place at 835 North Michigan Avenue features Macy's, Lord & Taylor and more than 100 popular stores. A unique themed food court and restaurant are also on the mezzanine level. Chicago Place at 700 North Michigan Avenue features Saks Fifth Avenue, over 50 unique stores, a beautiful floral shop and a food court on the scenic eighth floor.
Westfield North Bridge is an elegant specialty center anchored by the Midwest flagship Nordstrom. Popular retail stores and innovative restaurants are enclosed in a four-level concourse at 520 North Michigan Avenue
OAK STREET
Nearby, the glamorous boutiques and brand names of Oak Street take you to a different world. Lake Michigan and the city skyline are a glorious backdrop to the upscale shops that will make your excursion to Chicago like no other.
STATE STREET
Here you'll find a delightful mix of shopping, entertainment, food and fun! The landmark State Street Retail Historic District and the surrounding area in Chicago's Loop are considered by many to be the heart of Chicago's culture and commerce.
Just south of the Chicago River, discover superb shopping, featuring not only gigantic flagship department stores like Macy's, and Sears, but also Chicago's Jeweler's Row, where savvy shoppers can find diamonds, fine gems and more in the largest jewelry district in the Midwest. Recent additions to State Street include H & M, Nordstrom Rack, and Forever 21. Throughout the year, State Street is the location of many of Chicago's parades, including the Memorial Day, Halloween, and Thanksgiving Day Parades.