Visit Streeterville, an exciting Chicago district between Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile. Discover dozens of luxury fashion outlets and exquisite art exhibitions here. Appreciate the eclectic architectural landscape, find family-friendly entertainment and enjoy recreational activities along the lakeshore.

Shop at the high-end boutiques, deluxe malls and more than 200 restaurants lining the Magnificent Mile. The Shops at North Bridge, 900 North Michigan Shops and Water Tower Place offer labels such as Gap, Gucci and Swatch. Attend the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in late November. Live music performances and parades with Santa and Disney themes accompany the city’s Christmas lights.

Beaux-arts, Gothic and modern landmarks give the neighborhood a distinctive architectural style. Admire the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, featuring rock fragments from the Great Pyramid of Giza, Taj Mahal and other worldwide landmarks. Chicago’s emblematic clock tower decorates The Wrigley Building.

Visit the 360 Chicago Observation Deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue for uninterrupted city and lake views.

Browse exhibitions by local photographers at the City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower. The gallery’s building is one of few that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Get acquainted with Andy Warhol, Ansel Adams and other prominent 20th-century artists at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Entertainment awaits all ages at Navy Pier. Ride a Ferris wheel and have fun with the interactive exhibits at Chicago Children’s Museum. The Chicago Shakespeare Theater is an excellent venue for musicals, pantomimes and Shakespearean classics.

Swim on a warm summer day or try paddleboarding at Ohio Street Beach. Framing the beach are Jane Addams Memorial Park and Milton Lee Olive Park. Both have grassy lawns, scenic pathways and skyline views. Bike, jog and walk along Lake Michigan via the Lakefront Trail.

Located north of The Loop, Streeterville is served by several public bus lines. The nearest subway stations are Chicago and Grand. Get meals at gastropubs, pizzerias, steakhouses and taprooms between sightseeing sessions.