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Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile

Chicago, USA
1 hour 30 minutes
(32)
Date
Friday
March 21, 2025
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Time
1:00 pm
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Magnificent Mile
Adult
Ages: 5-100 years old
2
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What You Will Do

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.

What's Included?

  • Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
  • Walking tour of the Magnificent Mile
  • Narration by a professional and certified guide

What's Not Included?

  • Food and drink
  • Storage for luggage and strollers
  • Coat check

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

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The Magnificent Mile

1 hour 30 minutes

Discuss the history of the Magnificent Mile and the history and architecture of notable buildings along it.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Chicago Architecture Center
  • 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.

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

Customer Reviews

Family fun
(tripadvisor)
2023-10-10
Tony was our docent and he was excellent! We were enjoying a visit through the past for our mother when she turned 80, and the tour was new even to her.

It would be even better if the audio equipment were higher quality.
Amazing tour. Highly recommend!
(tripadvisor)
2023-08-27
This is a very interesting tour. I loved it. Very educative. And Burt was amazing! Highly recommend this tour! Thanks Chicago Architecture Center!
So much to see on the Mag Mile!
(tripadvisor)
2023-08-01
Tour guide Mitch was fabulous! His motto: Look up! We walk this route frequently and had no idea there was so much history and hidden gems along the way. Excellent tour!
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