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Chicago's Magnificent Mile

The largest shopping district in Chicago, Illinois, is the Magnificent Mile, and with a name as extravagant as that, it's certainly a letdown. Featuring many famous stores, restaurants, museums, hotels, and other attractions, this is very much like Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. That also means it's full of expensive options that are probably not worth the price tag. This is made worse by the fact that, after walking for a while, you'll realize that there's hardly anything new here that you wouldn't do elsewhere in Chicago, let alone the state or nation.

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If you happen to be in Chicago and are looking for something to do, the Magnificent Mile isn't the worst thing you can explore. However, you'll likely have more fun seeking out specific attractions, like Millennium Park.