What's Magnificent Mile like?
Visitors really like Magnificent Mile, especially its architecture, restaurants and riverfront access. Enjoy this scenic neighbourhood's museums and fantastic lake views, not to mention its many shops. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Michigan Avenue to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Chicago Water Tower and Shops at North Bridge.
How to get to Magnificent Mile
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Magnificent Mile
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Magnificent Mile
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 20.8 mi (33.6 km) from Magnificent Mile
Things to see and do in and around Magnificent Mile
What to see in Magnificent Mile
- Chicago Water Tower
- Historic Michael Jordan Restaurant
- Tribune Tower
- Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable Homesite
Things to do in Magnificent Mile
- Michigan Avenue
- Shops at North Bridge
- 900 North Michigan Shops
- Oak Street
- Lookingglass Theatre
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -1°C)
- Rainiest months: June, May, April, October (average 144 mm of rainfall)