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Shopping in Chicago
Whether you skim through the strip with a few stores
and a quick bite or spend a few days exploring every block,
the Magnificent Mile is an important stop on any Chicago
tour. North Michigan Avenue supports a renowned shopping
and dining experience, unique entertainment and culture.
The Magnificent Mile offers 460 stores in eight city blocks.
Beyond the Chicago favorites like American Girl, Crate & Barrel,
and Niketown, choose from various restaurants, unique shops,
and several museums and galleries to round out your day
on the mile. For more information visit www.themagnificentmile.com.
The following four shopping centers are all on the Magnificent
Mile.
900 North Michigan
Features Bloomingdale’s Fashion department store,
with six levels of upscale retailers, including several
restaurants, full service salon, and spa and state-of-the-art
fitness facility. For more information visit www.shop900.com.
Chicago Place
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. For
more information visit www.chicago-place.com.
Water Tower Place
Water Tower Place at 835 North Michigan Avenue features
Marshall Field’s, Lord & Taylor, and more than
100 popular stores. A unique themed food court and restaurant
are on the mezzanine level. For more information visit
www.shopwatertower.com.
Westfield North Bridge
Westfield North Bridge is an elegant specialty center
anchored by the Midwest flagship Nordstrom, A/X Armani
Exchange and Kenneth Cole to The LEGO® Store and Sephora.
Popular retail stores and innovative restaurants are enclosed
in a four-level concourse at 520 North Michigan Avenue.
For more information visit www.westfield.com/northbridge/.
Are you planning on bringing your family to Chicago?
The Magnificent Mile and its surrounding areas even have
entertaining options for its young visitors. Kid-friendly
stores and restaurants keep families occupied with child-approved
themes and settings. There are also amusing year-round
activities down the Mile that everyone will enjoy.
American Girl Place
For the little doll in your life, American Girl Place
has a whole day catered specifically for her. At American
Girl Place, guests can shop the boutique for outfits and
accessories for girl and doll, have a spot of tea in the
café, and see a live theater performance-all in
one extraordinary day.
The Lego Store
The LEGO Store is the ultimate LEGO land - packed with
over 400 branded products, including clothing, sports gear,
imports and, of course, the classic multicolored building
blocks. Shoppers can build free at the oversized LEGO table,
letting their creativity guide them.
The Sanrio Store
The Sanrio Store is Hello Kitty headquarters. Not only
can you pick up an array of items with the cute kitten
adorning each one, but you can meet some of her animal
pals, too. From tiny trinkets, stationary, accessories
and clothing, the Sanrio Store is guaranteed to create
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