Chicago's grande dame at the top of the Magnificent Mile, operating since 1920, with Oak Street Beach across Lake Shore Drive — the classic north-end base where Michigan Avenue meets the Gold Coast.
Operating since 1920 at the top of the Mile with Oak Street Beach across Lake Shore Drive, it is the base to pick when Gold Coast shopping and the lakefront outrank the airport-train access you would get in the Loop.
Shoppers and lakefront visitors who want the north end of Michigan Avenue and Oak Street Beach at the door.
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Shoppers and lakefront visitors who want the north end of Michigan Avenue and Oak Street Beach at the door.
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Magnificent Mile grande-dame base
Operating since 1920 at the top of the Mile with Oak Street Beach across Lake Shore Drive, it is the base to pick when Gold Coast shopping and the lakefront outrank the airport-train access you would get in the Loop.
Best for: Shoppers and lakefront visitors who want the north end of Michigan Avenue and Oak Street Beach at the door.
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