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AssetID: 81613554 / {Fraser Hall} / Chicago and Michigan Avenue signposts, Chicago, _x000D_ _x000D_ The Magnificent Mile , sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile , is a neighborhood in Chicago , Illinois , that runs along a portion of Michigan Avenue extending from the Chicago River to Oak Street in the Near North Side community area . The district is located adjacent to downtown; it is also one block east of Rush Street , which is known for its nightlife . The Magnificent Mile serves as the main thoroughfare between Chicago's Loop business district and its Gold Coast . It also serves as the western boundary of the Streeterville neighborhood. _x000D_ Real estate developer Arthur Rubloff of Rubloff Company gave the nickname to one of the city's most prestigious residential and commercial thoroughfares in the 1940s. Currently, Chicago's largest shopping district, various mid-range and high-end shops line this section of the street and approximately 3,100,000 square feet (290,000 m2 ) is currently occupied by retail stores, restaurants, museums and motels. It includes fine restaurants, hotels, and stores and several of the tallest buildings in the United States. In addition, numerous prestigious buildings are located along the Magnificent Mile, such as the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Center , places listed on the National Register of Historic Places such as The Old Chicago Water Tower District and Chicago Landmarks such as Tribune Tower and the Allerton Hotel . _x000D_ _x000D_ This page is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, anyone associated with the topic.