Visite à pied de Chicago: le Magnificent Mile
Description
Découvrez comment un chemin de terre connu sous le nom de Pine Street s'est transformé en "Paris dans la prairie" et plus tard en Magnificent Mile, le premier quartier commerçant de la ville. Écoutez les secrets et les histoires derrière les bâtiments impressionnants de North Michigan Avenue qui sont devenus des icônes architecturales. Développée au cours des 100 dernières années, la rue comprend une architecture d'inspiration historique dans les styles parisien, gothique, néoclassique et Art déco parsemée de bâtiments modernes et du XXIe siècle. Vous verrez des gratte-ciel, des centres commerciaux verticaux, des hôtels, des tours résidentielles et certains bâtiments conçus pour incarner les marques vendues à l'intérieur. En tant qu'organisation à but non lucratif certifiée, tous les achats de billets CAC soutiennent directement nos efforts d'éducation et nos projets d'engagement communautaire.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Discutez de l'histoire du Magnificent Mile et de l'histoire et de l'architecture des bâtiments remarquables le long de celui-ci.
Voir le pont Michigan Avenue (DuSable).
Voir le Starbucks Reserve Roastery.
Voir le bâtiment Wrigley.
Voir l'InterContinental Chicago
Visitez le magasin Burberry sur Michigan Avenue.
Voir 875 N Michigan Avenue, anciennement connu sous le nom de John Hancock Center.
Voir le club d'athlétisme féminin.
Admirez la Tribune Tower récemment rénovée.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- L'accès aux intérieurs des bâtiments présentés lors de cette visite peut être sujet à changement sans préavis en raison des horaires du week-end et des jours fériés ou de fermetures imprévues.
- Les animaux ne sont pas acceptés.
Avis(49)
Jim was a fantastic guide. Knowledgeable not only about the architectural aspects of the buildings but also has an impressive command of a vast array of Chicago history. He expertly blended interesting anecdotes about the people of Chicago throughout the tour. Highly recommended!
Thank you for the wonderful review! The Magnificent Mile tour is fantastic and we're so happy you enjoyed exploring this historic area with Jim. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again!
Fun and Informative. Enjoyed our tour with docent Bob Morehead who described architecture style and elements, history and relevant stories of the buildings we have walked by many times with only a passing glance. We have better appreciation of their elegance and significance to Chicago.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy you enjoyed the Mag Mile tour with Bob and gained a better appreciation of their history. We hope to see you on more tours!
Tom was excellent and provided a wealth of information & insight. His style of sharing information truly gets one excited about historical facts and architecture. Would highly recommend this experience.
Thank you for the terrific review! We're so happy you enjoyed The Magnificent Mile tour and appreciate the recommendation!
Our docent Sandy B was excellent. We learned a lot in a very relaxed way. She presented well but was also open to listening to our observations and questions
Thank you for the terrific review! We're so happy you enjoyed the Magnificent Mile tour with Sandy! The Mag Mile is a Chicago treasure with so much history. We hope to see you again!
The tour was very interesting but Chicago is so cold!!
Thank you for the great review and for braving the Chicago winter weather with us! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and appreciate the recommendation. If the weather is frigid the next time you visit Chicago, be sure to check out our building tours. They are interior building tours that are cozy warm. We hope to see you again!
Katie was an awesome tour guide!!We learned a lot about the Mag Mile and appreciated her insight.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are delighted that you enjoyed the Mag Mile tour with Katie. That area has incredible architecture and a rich history. We hope to see you on another tour soon!
I took this tour with Mitch, and it was so interesting! His explanations were clear and organized, yet he truly tailored the experience to his audience (and in consideration of the cold weather!). He was a wealth of information, with interesting facts and quotes. Now I can walk up and down Michigan Avenue enjoying the buildings I got to know through his tour.
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Mitch’s clear, engaging approach and thoughtful pacing in the cold made the experience memorable. It’s wonderful to hear that his insights and stories have given you a new appreciation for the buildings along Michigan Avenue. We hope you’ll join us again for another tour soon!
We took this tour with Mitch. There was one other couple on the tour and it was a beautiful warm November day. Mitch was really knowledgeable and we learned a great deal about the building styles along Michigan Ave. as well as about the personalities of the movers and shakers in Chicago. There’s a fair amount of walking - an hour and a half that flew by but wear comfortable shoes and be dressed for the weather. This was another great CAC volunteer led tour
Thank you for taking the Magnificent Mile tour! It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the mix of architecture and history, and that the walk through Chicago’s iconic avenue made for a memorable outing. We hope to see you again the next time you visit!
Learned so much about the early history of Michigan Ave and its buildings. You will not walk the entire mile, just about halfway up Michigan Ave. Many architectural details will be discussed, described, and pointed out (Gothic, Art Deco, Art Modern, etc).
We’re thrilled you had a great experience exploring Michigan Avenue with us! The history and architectural variety along that stretch are truly fascinating, and we’re happy the tour helped you see it in a new way. We hope to see you on more CAC tours!
Most enjoyable and informative. Perfect to do earlier in your trip. Super knowledgeable guide Ron. Very nice and personable. The tour focuses on the evolution of styles of the magnificent architecture up the stretch known as the magnificent mile. Lots of extra tips and guidance for your stay in the city to booth. The best compliment I can give is that the tour is very interesting indeed. I recommend this.
Thank you for the great review! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and hope to see you again!
