The Magnificent Mile is eight blocks of Michigan Avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street, and is the main street between the Loop and the Gold Coast.  It’s also about a block off of Rush Street, home to lot of great bars, nightclubs, and music.  Here you’ll find exclusive stores and boutiques, hotels, and restaurants.

Shopping choices range from elite upscale stores to simple specialty shops.  You’ll find Nordstrom’s huge 271,000 square foot store, Sak’s Fifth Avenue, NIKETOWN, lots of high-end retailers (like MaxMara, kate spade, Burberry), specialty stores (like American Girl Place, Sephora), Chicago Tribune Gift Store, Hershey’s, and the classic Chicago popcorn store, Garrett’s.  You’ll also find hotels, restaurants and cafes.

Through May 31st, the Magnificent Mile is decked out like a spring garden full of hundreds of thousands of brightly colored tulips.  It’s a green, eco-friendly display of art, that turns Michigan Avenue into a beautiful garden site.  Take a closer look at those tulip beds and you’ll spot some artistic sculpture interspersed as well.

A stroll down the Magnificent Mile will appeal to the shopper in everyone!  And that will give you something to write home about!

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Shopping Along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

Sticking with a basic color scheme can help you pack less, but black, white and navy can get awful boring and uninspiring when you have to live in it for a couple weeks. 

Alleviate the boredom, get more pizzazz out of what you pack, and still keep your luggage beneath the weight limits, by packing some colorful scarves and wraps.  A smaller scarf is a simple accessories to brighten up your look, while a larger one can also provide a little bit of extra warmth.  They take up minimal room, are lightweight, and can totally change an outfit with little effort.

Assuming that you are packing a basic wardrobe of black and white, here are a few selections from Nordstrom that can dress up or dress down your outfit, helping you pack less but still look GREAT!

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Pack Light & Fashionable with Scarves