What's Hot
Stay updated on the hottest happenings around The Magnificent Mile. From in-store events to new openings in the district, we provide you with the latest news and recommendations. Start planning your trip and check back often to keep your calendar filled!
Please note: Governor Pritzker has mandated a "stay at home order" statewide through May 30, with exceptions for essential activities and certain nonessential retailers that are open for order fulfillment via contactless pick up or delivery.
Thankfully, businesses and cultural institutions are innovating more than ever. They are providing you access online and via social media, including live streams, educational series and interactive activities for kids and adults.
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Top 10 Tulips on The Magnificent Mile
Posted 11 days ago Tagged Trending.While many things do not look the same along The Magnificent Mile this year, the tulips look better than ever. Many of us cannot be there to enjoy the full bloom in person, so we found some of the best images to share with you via @TheMagMile on Instagram!
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Who was the Founder of Chicago?
Posted 17 days ago Tagged Trending.When the DuSable Bridge opened on May 14, 1920, it transformed a single dirt-lane road known as Pine Street into The Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago that we know and love today. In fact, the bridge was built right by Chicago's first non-indigenous settlement.
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Shops Open along The Magnificent Mile
Posted 27 days ago Tagged Trending.Curbside pick-up is now available from select retailers, which means you can remain in your car and maintain proper social distancing. Sure, it's not your typical shopping spree, but the silver lining is that you can drive down Michigan Avenue, see the newly-decorated gardens and hit little or no traffic.
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Hosting a Virtual Get-Together
Posted 33 days ago Tagged Fun things to do, Trending.You are trying to figure out the best ways to keep loved ones close during quarantine. Whether it’s a date with someone special or a zoom hangout with a few friends, it’s still possible to be physically distant but remain emotionally connected and we are here to help!
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DIY Activities during COVID-19
Posted 45 days ago Tagged Fun things to do.You are bored but antsy. You would rather be exploring the iconic, thirteen-block stretch of The Magnificent Mile or Chicago's scenic lakefront. Instead, you already walked around the block, up and down the yard, and the full length of your house or studio apartment. Now what?
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What We Are Craving: Seafood!
Posted 4 months ago Tagged Trending.Did you know that Chicago features the country's third coast, with close to 30 miles of scenic beaches along the lakefront? When you catch that seafood craving, dive in to a top-notch seafood scene nearby around The Magnificent Mile.
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Vegan on The Magnificent Mile
Posted 6 months agoThe rise of veganism is swift. In the past year, it is estimated that U.S consumers spent $1.9 billion on plant based milks and $3.3 billion on plant based foods.
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Twenty Things to Do in Chicago in Your Twenties
Posted 6 months agoWhat I’ve learned from living in Chicago as a young adult is that your twenties are your “selfish years”.
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Entertainment for Every Taste
Posted 6 months agoOne of the best perks of the Magnificent Mile is the endless list of entertainment. There are comedy clubs, live music venues, theaters, dance companies and more on every block...
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Check Out Chicago's Hottest Winter Rooftop Bars
Posted 7 months ago Tagged Trending.Rooftop bar season is year-round in Chicago. These all-seasons spaces are the perfect place to cure your cabin fever with a healthy dose of the outdoors. Make your reservations today at Chicago’s hottest winter rooftops.
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What We Are Craving: Tacos!
Posted 8 months agoWhen you are out and about in downtown Chicago and that taco craving takes hold, look no further than our go-to taco guide!
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What We Are Craving: Burgers!
Posted 9 months agoWhether you prefer a traditional cheeseburger or are looking for your new favorite plant-based creation, this blog will take your taste buds on a burger-themed trip that will leave you begging for more.
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