(312) 440-3580
845 N Michigan Ave
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.8981
-87.624
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
What People Are Saying About Water Tower Place
The Editor
Elisa Kronish
Citysearch
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.
11/26/08
My Shopping Headquarters in the Entire City
by vivaciousdivah
When Shopping comes to mind, the Water Tower immediately follows in thought. I love the Water Tower and the shops on the surrounding Michigan Avenue. With my focus on building my makeup collection, I am always drawn to the MAC Cosmetics area in the Macy's department store, as well as Sephora. Then I follow my regular route of going to Auntie Annie's Pretzels, then Victoria's Secret, Bebe, Steve Madden, maybe some other things in between, but culminating with Food Life Restaurant is the favorite part. At Food Life, you have a huge selection of entrees from thai food, to American, to Dessert. A good time, and wonderful exploration of Chicago's Near North Downtown area.
03/16/08
The Water Tower Place- One of the best malls in Chicago.
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
11/25/07
Awesome multi-level mall, great food court
by jericsmall
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.
The Details on Water Tower Place
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.
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