Magnificent Mile Street
Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States of America
Description:
Magnificent Mile is located on a stretch of Michigan Avenue, north of the Chicago River. Her wide sidewalks are always full of people. It is one of the most famous shopping streets in the world. The areas around the Magnificent Mile are considered the most expensive and prestigious.
The Magnificent Mile is filled with shops, boutiques, hotels and remarkable buildings. According to some estimates, there are 460 shops, 257 restaurants and 51 hotels on the street. All the world’s most famous brands consider it a matter of honor to place their goods in local stores.
The oldest building on the Magnificent Mile is a water tower built in 1969, which was intended to be demolished. The locals defended its rights, and now the water tower is an unofficial symbol of Chicago’s resilience.