What is the famous mile in Chicago?

The Magnificent Mile encompasses the 13-block stretch of North Michigan Avenue that runs from the banks of the Chicago River to the south, to Oak Street to the north. The Magnificent Mile district extends a full square mile from North Michigan Avenue, including east to the scenic lakefront.



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One of the most celebrated American highways, Route 66 or the Mother Road, was one of the original highways in the U.S. Highway System, that stretched over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA.

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Should I stay in the Loop or Magnificent Mile? If you enjoy shopping, nightlife, and dining, you'll prefer staying at the Mag Mile. That way, you get to experience the vibrancy and people of Chicago. Contrastingly, if you don't fancy shopping, dining, or nightlife and prefer a quiet life, you'll enjoy the Loop.

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The Riverwalk is free and open to the public.

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