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Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile
About This Tour
Discover how a dirt road known as Pine Street transformed into a "Paris on the Prairie" and later into the Magnificent Mile, the city’s premier shopping district. Hear the secrets and stories behind the striking buildings on North Michigan Avenue that have become architectural icons.
Developed over the past 100 years, the street includes historically-inspired architecture in Parisian, Gothic, neoclassical and Art Deco styles sprinkled among Modern and 21st Century buildings. You’ll see skyscrapers, vertical malls, hotels, residential towers and some buildings that were designed to embody the brands sold inside.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Developed over the past 100 years, the street includes historically-inspired architecture in Parisian, Gothic, neoclassical and Art Deco styles sprinkled among Modern and 21st Century buildings. You’ll see skyscrapers, vertical malls, hotels, residential towers and some buildings that were designed to embody the brands sold inside.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Walking tour of the Magnificent Mile
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
✗ Not Included
- Food and drink
- Storage for luggage and strollers
- Coat check
Itinerary
1
Discuss the history of the Magnificent Mile and the history and architecture of notable buildings along it.
2
View the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge.
3
View the Starbucks Reserve Roastery.
4
View the Wrigley Building.
5
View the InterContinental Chicago
6
View the Burberry Store on Michigan Avenue.
7
View 875 N Michigan Avenue, formerly known as the John Hancock Center.
8
View the Women's Athletic Club.
9
View the newly renovated Tribune Tower.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
- Pets are not allowed.