Who Founded Chicago?

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When the DuSable Bridge opened in 1920, it transformed a single dirt-lane road in downtown Chicago into The Magnificent Mile we know and love today. Formerly the Michigan Avenue Bridge, it was renamed in 2010 in honor of the "Father of Chicago," Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, a French Haitian and the city's first non-native settler.

Check Out Chicago's Hottest Winter Rooftop Bars

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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.

Now Open: Starbucks Reserve Roastery

Posted 3 years ago

Miss the eye-opening aroma of artisanal baked goods & locally roasted coffee? Await no more, the Chicago Starbucks Roastery is now open!

DIY Activities during COVID-19

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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?

Going the Extra Magnificent Mile for Sustainability

Posted 4 years ago

Although the first thing that comes to mind when you think of The Magnificent Mile might be the extraordinary shopping available, there are a significant number of hotels, restaurants, retailers and non-profits that are taking serious steps into being sustainable in the Chicago community.  

Outdoor Dining with a City View

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With warmer weather on the way, dining out at downtown Chicago restaurants tops the list of things to do.

Calling All Men of The Mag Mile

Posted 4 years ago

There’s no shortage of retailers with world class amenities, cutting-edge services, and one-of-a-kind merchandise along Michigan Avenue and all around the downtown district. 

Here's a list of retailers who go the extra mile to enhance the shopping experience for male visitors!

A Mag Mile Guide to James Beard Eats Week

Posted 4 years ago

Celebrate Chicago's vibrant food scene during James Beard Eats Week, taking place April 26-May 6.

Experience Top Shopping Amenities on The Mag Mile

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Explore a world-class shopping experience at these shopping centers along The Magnificent Mile.

Winter Cocktails to Savor Along The Magnificent Mile

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Stay warm this winter with trendy, seasonal cocktails along The Magnificent Mile.

Spilling the Tea: Afternoon Tea for Every Personality

Posted 5 years ago

Afternoon Tea is the quintessential way to spend the afternoon fostering memories in an extravagant space with impeccable service. Jazzed up with modern twists, tea time in Chicago is unforgettable no matter the age.

Pizza Just as Magnificent

Posted 5 years ago

My name is Jenna and I absolutely love pizza. But being that I’m not from Chicago, I made it my mission to find out what all the buzz is around ‘Chicago Style’ pizza.