Michigan Avenue - The Magnificent Mile
- April 18, 2002
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Desiree Koh from Chicago, Illinois
Michigan Avenue comes up short of a (magnificent) mile, but it's all there when it comes to shopping choices and the aorta of Chicago's bustle. How versatile it is, too -- in the winter, Christmas lights drip off bare trees (yes, there are trees on the sidewalk) and in the springtime, early blossoms line the traffid divider. Even if a conventional shopping trip isn't your idea of an excursion, try this on for adventure: stand at the stop lights at N. Michigan and Ohio, one of the busiest crosswalks on the stretch, close your eyes, and feel Chicago pulse you by. If you think the Midwest strolls a few steps behind the coasts -- well, four words for you: N. Michigan and Ohio.
From journal Hot Fun In The Windy City -- Chicago
Michigan Avenue or The Magnificent Mile
- July 25, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
deezee from new york, New York
One mile of some of the best shopping in the country. Put on your comfy shoes and take a stroll past stores like Coach, FAO Schwarz, Crate and Barrel, Neiman Marcus, Bloomies, Sax, Cartier, Tiffany and more. Also make time to visit the Art Institute, Hancock Tower, Water Tower (for more stores) and check out the lovely Chicago River. Plus you can stop in the Wrigley building and visit the major two newspapers of Chicago the Tribune and Sun Times.
From journal Chicago in Spring