Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Magnificent Mile
Discuss the history of the Magnificent Mile and the history and architecture of notable buildings along it.
Duration: 90 mins
2. Michigan Avenue Bridge
View the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge.
3. Starbucks Coffee Company
View the Starbucks Reserve Roastery.
4. Wrigley Building
View the Wrigley Building.
5. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG
View the InterContinental Chicago
6. Burberry
View the Burberry Store on Michigan Avenue.
7. John Hancock Center
View 875 N Michigan Avenue, formerly known as the John Hancock Center.
8. Woman's Athletic Club
View the Women's Athletic Club.
9. Tribune Tower
View the newly renovated Tribune Tower.

Inclusion

Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center

Walking tour of the Magnificent Mile

Narration by a professional and certified guide

Exclusion

Food and drink

Storage for luggage and strollers

Coat check

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by Chicago Architecture Center

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