The Hotel Audrey is located in the heart of downtown, surrounded by the city's best shopping, dining, and nightlife. Michigan Avenue is just a few steps away from your hotel room, allowing you to explore the best things Chicago has to offer!
With iconic architecture, thriving culinary and arts scenes, and extraordinary museums, Chicago seamlessly combines Midwestern hospitality with a modern, urban aesthetic.
Business travelers enjoy easy access to the Chicago Loop (less than a mile away!) where they can still enjoy the excitement of Chicago's greatest attractions. Leisure travelers enjoy staying in a central location where they can explore the city with ease. No matter what brings you to Hotel Audrey, you will find a new favorite attraction in Chicago's Magnificent Mile!
Can't Miss Attractions In the Magnificent Mile
During your stay at Hotel Audrey you will want to experience Chicago like a local. Fortunately, many of Chicago's most iconic attractions are within walking distance of the Hotel Audrey!
875 North Michigan Avenue
Locally known as the Hancock Tower, this iconic skyscraper is the favorite site of native Chicagoans. It is the fourth tallest building in Chicago and located centrally in downtown. It's unmistakable design and its status as the fourth tallest building in Chicago allows it to be seen for miles around.
What makes the Hancock Tower truly unique is 360° Chicago, a massive observatory on the 94th floor of the building. You will be surrounded by windows while taking in a magnificent panoramic view overlooking all of Chicago! Overall, 360° Chicago has more floor space, and is less crowded than other observation decks in the city, making it a popular spot for locals. For an additional fee, 360° Chicago features TILT, an enclosed platform that tilts out over Michigan Avenue, letting you look down almost 1,500 ft. onto the streets of the city.
For an unforgettable dinner or drinks head up to the top floors of the Hancock Tower and experience the Signature Room and the Signature Lounge. Decadent meals and expertly crafted cocktails will delight your taste buds while you mix and mingle with fabulous views of the city, in an experience any Chicagoan will recommend.
The Chicago Water Tower
As you explore the Magnificent Mile you may find an old stone tower that for a moment feels out of place among the steel skyscrapers that make up Chicago. This castle-like building is the second oldest water tower in the US and one of the few structures in the city from before the Great Chicago Fire. As one of Chicago's most historic landmarks, the Water Tower now serves as the official gallery of the Chicago Office of Tourism. Featuring the work of local artists, photographers, artists, and filmmakers.
Navy Pier
No visit to Chicago is truly complete without a visit to Navy Pier. As one of Chicago's most famous sights, conveniently located just a 20-minute walk (or an 8-minute drive) from the Hotel Audrey, there's no way you will want to miss this magnificent piece of Chicago history.
Whether you are watching a show at the on-site IMAX theater, riding the iconic Ferris wheel, lounging in the outdoor beer garden, or booking a fabulous river tour, there are endless things to do at Navy Pier.
During the warmer summer months, Navy Pier is often crowded due to higher volumes of visitors taking in cool lakefront breezes and exploring the countless things to do. It is highly recommended that you explore everything you can do, make reservations, and book event tickets early to cut down on wait times.
Millenium Park
If you walk all the way down south through the Magnificent Mile and into the Chicago Loop, you will find yourself next to Chicago's unmistakeable Millenium Park. Millenium park is home to two iconic, can't miss attractions to Chicago, and is conveniently close to even more!
"The Bean"
Officially known as Cloud Gate, this distinct statue has been quickly adopted by locals as a unique part of the Chicago identity. It's highly polished, stainless steel surface reflects the city and the park around it, and its unique bean shape has made it a much-loved part of the city.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
The Pritzker Pavilion is an outdoor concert venue, and a centerpiece of Millenium Park, designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry. It is home to the greatest outdoor music and film events in Chicago and is considered by many to be the highlight of the park. It is the chief venue for outdoor events in the area and the ideal destination for a relaxing and sunny afternoon.
Nearby Parks
Millenium Park is not the only place to go near the Hotel Audrey, but it is the quickest and most convenient place to begin. With Maggie Daley Park and it's iconic ice skating ribbon immediately next to it, and Grant Park with Buckingham Fountain to the South your adventure into Millenium Park could lead to a wonderful afternoon of exploring Chicago's greatest parks.
The Art Institute of Chicago
Just past Millenium Park lies one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks. The Art Institute of Chicago has held classic pieces of art ranging from Renaissance era masterpieces to post-modern innovations. And the wide variety of unique artwork has attracted visitors of all ages for years. See quintissential artwork that you will instantly recognize, like A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, The Old Guitarist, and American Gothic and never forget that you saw them in person.
The Museum of Contemporary Art
Unforgettable, limited run exhibitions will make you see the world in a whole new light when you visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in River North. This museum serves as one of the world's largest contemporary art venues, with individual galleries and exhibitions, including works by noteworthy 20th century artists like Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol!
Nearby Beaches
All along Chicago's iconic lakefront are magnificent beaches where friends and family gather to enjoy the sunshine and relax in the cool lakefront breezes. Take an afternoon during your next summer getaway and see a part of Chicago that's only available for a few months out of the year. Each of Chicago's beaches offers unique and exciting experiences, with two located just a short walk away!
Oak St. Beach
Oak street beach is just a short, 12 minute walk north of the Hotel Audrey! It features warm sands and cool waves with beach chairs, bike rentals, and volleyball rentals as well as inviting refreshments available at Oak Street Beach Café
Ohio St. Beach
On the way to Navy Pier, just a brief walk East of the hotel. You will discover Ohio St Beach. Surrounded by lush parks, Ohio Street beach provides you with an ideal experience for an afternoon out in the sun.
Shopping Along the Magnificent Mile
Michigan Avenue is the paramount destination for shopping in the heart of Chicago. All around the Hotel Audrey, you will find unique, upscale shops that you cannot find anywhere else. More than 460 retailers live along the Mag Mile, including designer brands, department stores, luxury labels, and massive shopping centers.
Explore our favorite places to shop in the Magnificent Mile, or simply step outside into a sea of unforgettable shopping destinations.
Magnificent Mile Shopping Guide
Water Tower Place
The Water Tower Place shopping center is just a five minute walk from your hotel room, and conveniently close to the Chicago Water Tower and the Hancock Tower! 8 floors, 730,000 square feet, and over 100 stores make this spot the perfect place to stop and relax during your downtown Chicago adventure.
The Shops at North Bridge
The shops at North Bridge serve as more than just a unique shopping destination, they are also an architectural marvel built into the cities landscape!The massive shopping complex incorporates four enclosed bridges over 5 floors, with 50 world class retailers and 20 phenomenal local restaurants
