Chicago is home to so many things from culture and arts to great food and architecture. It is also home to one great mile of magnificent shopping! The Magnificent Mile on Michigan Ave. stretches from the Chicago River to Oak Street and is filled with fashion, art, electronics, florist, gift shops, gourmet foods, jewelry, lingerie, luxury, cosmetics, shoes, and toys. There is somewhere for everyone to find anything they are looking for! 

This exceptional mile is towered over by three vertical shopping centers that surround countless stores, restaurants, hotels, attractions and so much more! 

Here is just a small sampling of what you can find to fulfill your shopping fantasies!

The 900 Shops

Located on the north end of Chicago’s Mag Mile, this seven-level architectural beauty houses more than 70 luxury lifestyle shops. Walk in to find Bloomingdale’s, Bernardaud, Gucci, MaxMara, Michael Kors, and Motblanc. 

Ladies, looking for handbags and accessories?  You’ll find just what you’re looking for at Coach, L.K. Bennett, or Mark Shale! Guys, do you want to dress to impress? Find your look at The Shop at Equinox, Diesel, or St. Croix. 

With 450,000 square feet of shopping destinations, The 900 Shops has it all! 

The 900 Shops is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, and on Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm.

The Shops at North Bridge 

This upscale urban retail center sits just north of the Chicago River. It is home to six blocks of countless shopping experiences waiting to be discovered, including 50 specialty stores, 20 restaurants, and five hotels. 

You will find luxury spots including Armani, Boss, Staurt Weitzman, Kennith Cole, LEGO Store, Sephora, and so much more! Catering to tourists from all over the world, the Shops at North Bridge staff is multilingual and ready to assist you find what you’re looking for. Catering to shoppers in general, package carryout service is available as well as discount parking validation. 

The Shops at North Bridge are open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, and on Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.

The Water Tower Place

Known as Chicago’s premier shopping destination, this eight-level atrium has more than 100 stores to peruse! Perhaps more tailored for shoppers looking for better deals, stores include Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, The Limited, and Forever 21.  You can still however, find higher-end store such as Macy’s and American Girl Place. 

The Water Tower Place offers more than just a shopping experience; it also hosts a variety of events and is home to Broadway in Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse.  This 758,000 square-foot shopper’s paradise is a staple of Chicago’s shopping experience! 

Water Tower Place is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, and on Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.

These are just three shopping destinations the Mag Mile offers. Among them are all the smaller boutiques, specialty and local stores, galleries, and much much more. After all that shopping, you are sure to find a bite to eat, whether you’re looking for upscale dining or a quick bite to eat, the Magnificent Mile has it all!