Chicago Shopping

Gold Coast
The Gold Coast embraces wealthy residences, upscale Oak Street shopping, and a stretch of singles bars along Rush and Division streets.

The Loop
The Loop serves as financial district and center for cultural institutions like the Art Institute.

Magnificent Mile
Glamorous Magnificent Mile shopping includes Water Tower Place, Chicago Place, and the 900 North Michigan Shops.

Downtown Chicago Shopping Centers and Malls


Gold Coast


The Loop


Magnificent Mile


Shopping Centers and Malls

Chicago Place
700 N. Michigan Avenue
This eight-level mall features more than 50 speciality shops and restaurants.

North Pier
435 E. Illinois Street
Go a little crazy at this waterfront dining, entertainment, and shopping complex. Home to both the Chicago Children's Museum and the Bicycle Museum of America. Eclectic sitdown restaurants and food court. Dockside nightclubs, a collection of virtual reality games, indoor miniature golf, strolling musicians and members of the North Pier Performing Troupe do their thing.

900 North Michigan Shops
900 North Michigan Avenue
More that 70 stores, speciality shops, restaurants, and cinemas.

Merchandise Mart
On the Chicago River at Wells and Orleans streets

Water Tower Place
835 N. Michigan Avenue
This retail complex offers visitors unique merchandise, including a wide selection of apparel, 125 specialty stores, plus an exciting assortment of casual dining experiences.


NCSA - Mosaic and the Web Conference - August 8, 1994