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Water Tower Place

845 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 440-3165
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Cross Street:
East Chestnut Street
Directions:
El stop: Red Line to Chicago; bus line 145, 146, 147, 151
Hours:
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm

Editorial Review for Water Tower Place – by Elisa Kronish

In Short
The eight-level Water Tower Place prompted a retail boom along North Michigan Avenue when it was built in 1976. Named for the historic Water Tower across the street--a rare survivor of the Great Chicago Fire--this 74-story building also houses the Ritz Carlton Hotel, restaurants, office space and residences. Department stores Marshall Field's and Lord and Taylor anchor this vertical mall's more than 100 specialty stores.

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Dining options include the creative foodlife food court, Wow Bao, Mity Nice Grill and California Pizza Kitchen.

Know Before You Go

Check the official Water Tower Place website for a complete list of retailers.

User Reviews for Water Tower Place

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/16/2008 Posted by rennie12

The Water Tower Place is a great mall for shopping. It is located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Over 100 stores and restaurants are located inside. Stores range from rather cheaper ones to pricier ones. There are elevators and escalators inside, which ever you prefer. Dining is downstairs. You are given a card when you enter which you use to get your food from whatever restaurant you prefer. You choose where you sit. On your way out, your card is turned in and that is when you pay. The Water Tower Place is clean and there are ATMs. Visit their website for more information.

Pros: Ambience, Cleanliness, Service, Location, Comfort and Convenience

Cons: Parking

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/25/2007 Posted by gychii

The Water Tower Place is one of the best malls in America. The 8 levels of stores run from the silly to the boutiquey. The major department store is Macy's, which is itself a gem. Downstairs is Foodlife, which provides options for any taste. The glass elevators and central atrium make for some great people watching and easy to scan self-help directing (no map needed). Basically, I enjoy shopping here, and I'm not a big fan of crowded mall style shopping.

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Editor's Review

This mall is almost as much a tourist destination as a full-service shopping center.  See the full editorial review.

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Where to Sit

Dining options include the creative foodlife food court, Wow Bao, Mity Nice Grill and California Pizza Kitchen.

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Hours

  • Mon-Sat 10am-9pm
  • Sun 11am-6pm

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