{"id":33891,"date":"2024-08-12T02:10:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T02:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/?p=33891"},"modified":"2024-08-12T02:10:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T02:10:58","slug":"chicagos-magnificent-mile-10-things-you-didnt-know-it-has","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/chicagos-magnificent-mile-10-things-you-didnt-know-it-has\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago\u2019s Magnificent Mile: 10 Things You Didn\u2019t Know It Has"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chicago\u2019s Michigan Avenue, also known as the Magnificent Mile, is considered one of the most popular shopping spots in the country. It\u2019s a must when you\u2019re visiting the city, especially if it\u2019s your first time here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you\u2019ll find plenty of things to see and do beyond shopping on this popular urban street \u2014 some of which may surprise you.

Ready to explore? Here’s everything you should try when you visit Chicago\u2019s Magnificent Mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. 360 Chicago Observatory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When it was completed in 1968, the John Hancock Center was the second tallest building in the world (the Empire State Building<\/a> was the first). It\u2019s now called simply 875 North Michigan Avenue and has since been surpassed by many other higher buildings around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll still feel like you are on top of the world when you visit 360 Chicago Observatory. This attraction on the top is 1,000 feet up from street level of the Magnificent Mile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TILT, which safely leads you out into the air space, is a lot of fun. They also offer yoga in the sky. If you aren\u2019t feeling so adventurous, visit the Cloud Bar at 360 Chicago for cocktails with one of the best views in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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360 Chicago vs. Skydeck: You decide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. Museum of Ice Cream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Imagine sampling ice cream in a variety of flavors and forms, without a limit to how much you have. This is just one reason to visit the Museum of Ice Cream<\/a> in Chicago. Your tastebuds will be on overdrive here.

At the Museum of Ice Cream, you aren\u2019t just entering a buffet \u2014 the rooms and installations feature ice-cream-themed art, activities, and more to enhance the experience. Don\u2019t forget to snap a photo in their famous sprinkle pool.

You must make reservations on their website<\/a>. It\u2019s fun for the whole family and kids under 2 get in free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FYI:<\/strong> They offer dairy free options too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Mobsters and Haunted Mysteries Walking Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For some unusual fun, take our Mobsters and Haunted Mysteries Walking Tour<\/a>. This guided tour includes six Chicago spots where you can experience how the city\u2019s gangsters lived their lives. You\u2019ll hear about the ghosts believed to still be haunting these areas, including stories from the Great Chicago Fire.

Among the historical stops along the way is the Congress Plaza Hotel on Michigan Avenue aka the Magnificent Mile. This hotel is considered by some to be the most haunted hotel in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Pop-ups galore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Michigan Avenue often has pop-ups, especially during the holiday season. It\u2019s a good way for businesses to promote something without signing a long term lease. For example, you\u2019ll sometimes see pop-ups when a blockbuster movie comes out.

A pop-up can be a store, restaurant, cocktail lounge, or even a themed event, and they often let you experience something you wouldn\u2019t normally get to do. I went to the \u201cFriends\u201d pop-up on Michigan Avenue. Not only was it a blast \u2014 it was free. Right now, there\u2019s a pop-up about Ukrainian culture. They really do run the gamut, and that\u2019s part of the fun.

Check the events page on the Magnificent Mile website<\/a> to look for current and upcoming pop-ups. They can last a day, a week, a month, or even a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Undercurrent murals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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