With over 469 retail stores, The Magnificent Mile excels as a leading shopping district offering a diverse blend of both American and International fashion to its visitors. Many of the renowned names in the fashion industry adorn this shopping refuge and these include trend setters such as Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. The venue is also packed with other shopping delights such as Antique stores, florists, jewelry and gift stores. Many enticing restaurants galore at Magnificent Mile to appease the boundless needs of travelers and visitors can experiment the novel ethnic cuisine or simply opt for Chicago’s reputed steak houses.
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The rapid influx of buildings that invaded the region in 1969, paved the way for many prominent architectural wonders such as the John Hancock Center, the Wrigley building, Tribune Tower and the Old Water Tower. Old Water Tower is a distinct piece of architecture captivating the attention of many due to its archaic castle-like structure while
The 100-story John Hancock Center is the third tallest skyscraper in the city, home to offices, restaurants and about 700 condominiums.
The aura of Magnificent Mile varies annually depending on its seasonal events, the most breathtaking being the Garden’s of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile showcasing stunning landscape display. The holiday season takes a different ambiance with the traditional Magnificent Mile Light Festival with illuminated trees, decorated outlets and horse drawn carriages. Visitors can enjoy all these extravagant amenities in the robust Magnificent Mile while indulging in the luxurious comforts of Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago which is one of the most desired hotels in Chicago.

