The Raffaello Hotel Chicago has a perfect location, right in the heart of Chicago. And that means that you are just steps from some of the finest attractions that Chicago has to offer, like the world-famous "Magnificent Mile". This 8 block-section of North Michigan Avenue between the Chicago River and Lake Shore Drive is a grand boulevard with family-friendly museums, a variety of restaurants to suit any taste, and some of the best shopping you'll find anywhere, in the same class as New York's 5th Avenue or Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The oldest building along the Magnificent Mile is the Old Water Tower which was built in 1869. This distinctive castle-like structure survived the Chicago Great Fire in 1871, and remains as a symbol of Chicago's resilience. The tower has faced demolition in 1906, 1918 and 1948, but fortunately each time preservationists were able to save this unique landmark. Other historic sites located on the Magnificent Mile include the Drake Hotel at the northern end of the street which dates from 1920, the Allerton Hotel (1924), the Tribune Tower (1925), the Medinah Athletic Club (1929) and 919 N. Michigan Avenue (1929). More modern sites along the Magnificent Mile include the John Hancock Center, a 100-storey tall residential skyscraper which was built in 1969. The tower, situated at the northern end of the avenue, attracted other large buildings, and it was soon joined by Water Tower Place (1976), a modern shopping center that houses more than 100 shops, theaters and restaurants. And the 1980s saw the addition of even more towers, including 900 N. Michigan Avenue (1989), followed by Park Tower in 2000. But for most travelers, the Magnificent Mile is all about the shopping. And there's definitely something here for everyone! Shopping centers such as Water Tower Place and 900 N. Michigan offer hundreds of stores, and if you don't find what you want there, just walk down the street and enjoy the wide sidewalks and well-maintained flowerbeds while you stroll past the Who's Who of world-class shopping. All told, you'll find more than 460 exclusive stores and boutiques along the Magnificent Mile, including: Hugo Boss, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Guess?, GAP, Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Nordstrom's, Neiman Marcus, Marshall Field's, Saks, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Bulgari, Tiffany, Cartier, Niketown, Victoria's Secret, Chanel, Brooks Brothers, Disney, Apple, Bloomingdales, and many, many more. And when you've had your fill of shopping, take a break to enjoy some fine dining at more than 200 restaurants that you'll find here, or catch a theater show. Or just take a boat ride or catch a trolley and sit back and relax as you marvel at Chicago’s famous architecture and remarkable lakefront beauty. No matter how you choose to spend your time on the Magnificent Mile, the historic landmarks, the wide and beautiful boulevard, and the fabulous hotels, restaurants and shops make this a truly unique destination that you certainly shouldn't miss during your stay at the Raffaello Hotel Chicago.
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