The Magnificent Mile in Chicago | |
| The Magnificent Mile in Chicago is the premier shopping are in Chicago. |
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More often than not, parents are troubled where in this Earth they could be able to look for a place where their kids would enjoy. If you are planning a vacation and you still don’t have any place on your mind then going to Magnificent Mile is something that you should mull over it. This is located at the northern region of Michigan Avenue just between the Lake Shore Drive and Chicago River. This is the Chicago's version of Champs-Elysées: which is an impressive wide boulevard that is bombarded with exclusive shops, restaurants, museums, and ritzy hotels.
Magnificent Mile is every shopper’s paradise! You wont have a hard time looking for a place to shop because all the big names in shopping are found here—Niketown, Disney, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales—they are all located here! The place will also attract the eye because its sidewalks are adorned with well-maintained flowerbeds. Within the area of Magnificent Mile are people considered as Chicago's wealthiest hence visiting here will allow you to feel how it is to live like a life that these luxurious people have.
Now, if you wish to take some pictures while posing on famous monuments and landmarks then you should not fail to visit John Hancock Center as well as the Tribune Tower. Furthermore, buildings would boom around the area that you will even have the idea that you are being encircled by skyscrapers objects.
And speaking of famous landmark, you should count the Old Water Tower on your list of places to visit. This is the oldest building there is in Magnificent Mile which was created in 1869. You will be able to recognize Old Water Tower since this actually looks odd among the contemporary buildings. But despite the old look, it can be never be overlooked since it is one of the lone survivors in the Chicago Great Fire during the year 1871. Nowadays, this building represents Chicago's resiliency. You need not to worry about getting to Magnificent Mile since public transportation is easy and affordable. Take the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses or the trains so you can go to one end of the city to another. Traveling is also made easy because of Metra trains that are abundantly located on the vicinity of the place. If you wish to take a different route then you can ride a trolley while your driver would lecture you about the historical events and magnificent views within Magnificent Mile. Hop on and off for a little shopping or take some time to visit different restaurants to satisfy your food cravings. You can get the trolley at the corner of Pearson Street and Michigan Avenue just at the front part of the Water Tower Pumping Station. The place is indeed famous for its landmarks, their wide and good-looking boulevards and great vistas! Bring your family here and you will enjoy the trip to the end. Your kids too will be amazed by the towering buildings that provide recreational experience for the little ones.
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