WATER TOWER PLACE

At the pinnacle of Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place is Chicago's premier shopping destination. Named for the nearby Historic Water Tower, one of the only structures to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Water Tower Place features a stunning eight-level atrium and offers American Girl Place, Macy's and more than 100 stores, spas, restaurants – many of which are exclusive to downtown Chicago. In 2010, Water Tower Place add a new live performance theatre Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Broadway In Chicago's newest venue. Located within walking distance of Chicago's favorite attractions, restaurants and hotels plus, it is just minutes from McCormick Place Convention Center! Water Tower Place also offers complimentary Premier Perks featuring exclusive savings and incentives for out-of-town guests.

SHOPPING

Featuring Macy's, American Girl Place, Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse and more than 100 stores including:

• White House/Black Market
• Lacoste
• Sephora
• Free People
• Bare Escentuals
• Pink
• A/X Armani Exchange
• Abercrombie & Fitch
• Forever 21
• Coach
• Nine West

Water Tower Place features the largest number of stores exclusive to Chicago, including:

• American Girl Place
• Adidas Sport Performance Store
• Aritzia
• Aeropostale
• Betsey Johnson
• CUSP by Nieman Marcus
• Billabong
• Pandora
• Tourneau
• Henri Bendel
• The LEGO Store
• Vera Bradley

DINING

Water Tower Place offers unique dining options to meet everyone's needs. Three Chicago favorites include Foodlife, Mity Nice and M Burger. Foodlife features 14 distinctive kitchens, each dedicated to a different cuisine and all made from scratch daily. The wide-ranging urban dining venue offers everything from freshly-tossed salads, barbeque, burgers, pasta and tacos to Chinese and Thai food. Mity Nice, which remodeled in 2010, is a full-service restaurant with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and good food served right. Signature dishes include our four mini burgers, fork tender country ribs, and our lemon angel food cake.  M Burger, which opened in 2011, offers juicy burgers, golden fries and creamy shakes; plus an expanded ice cream selection that includes chocolate, vanilla and strawberry cones, dipped cones with toppings of hot fudge, crunchy peanut butter, butterscotch or toasted almond with coconut and hot fudge, strawberry, hot caramel and espresso sundaes and draft selections of Miller Lite and Goose Island Green Line.

For the busy shopper, Water Tower Place offers three grab-and-go restaurants: Freshii, FOODease and Wow Bao. Freshii features convenient choices for healthy and fresh meals served quickly in a cool, clean, and environmentally sustainable setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between. Wow Bao offers hot Asian steamed buns called bao's, filled with a variety of meat and vegetable options. Wow Bao's quick-service also offers fresh Pad Thai salad, soups and rice (or noodle) bowls topped teriyaki or kung pao chicken.  FOODease, which opened in 2011, features restaurant-quality food prepared to go, including a salad bar, hot-entrée bar, sandwiches and ready-made deli products; plus a wine bar and wine shop. Visit http://www.shopwatertower.com/dining-entertainment for more information.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Magnificent Mile offers seasonal events, each offering a different and unique opportunity to explore Michigan Avenue while absorbing sights, sounds and excitement of a very special activity. Below are the annual seasonal events that take place on The Magnificent Mile. Visit themagnificentmile.com for more information and exact dates.

The Magnificent Mile Event Dates:

• May 1 – May 31, 2012: Tulips on The Magnificent Mile
• August 24 – September 6 – In Fashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival
• Saturday, November 17, 2012: The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (presented by Harris)

For store, restaurant, event, sale and promotion listings or further information for Water Tower Place please call 312.440.3166 or visit shopwatertower.com.

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO'S BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE AT WATER TOWER PLACE

Water Tower Place is home to Broadway In Chicago's newest venue, Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, a state-of-the-art live performance theatre featuring an intimate 549-seat auditorium and spacious lobby. Performances feature contemporary plays and musicals, as well as classics from Broadway and beyond. The theater entrance is located off of Chestnut Street in the Water Tower Place Plaza. Visit broadwayinchicago.com for performance and theatre information.

GROUP PROGRAMS

Water Tower Place offers a unique, fun venue for small groups and spousal programs. Customized experiences can be created specifically for groups, or select from one of our customized programs. Each program includes a Water Tower Place tote bag, a signature Water Tower Place gift and Premier Perks offering special savings and incentives throughout the center for each member of the group. For details and booking please contact the Marketing Office at 312.654-9688.

HOTEL PACKAGES

Water Tower Place offers a variety of hotel shopping packages to meet everyone’s needs:

Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile - Located just two blocks from Water Tower Place, Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile offers guests the Water Tower Place Shopping Package.  Enjoy a $25.00 Water Tower Place Gift Card, VIP Shopping Passport, and more! Book online at chicagomagnificentmile.hilton.com or call (312) 664-1100 and mention Water Tower Place.

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel – Just an elevator ride away, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago offers guests a Retail Therapy Retreat.  Enjoy $75 credit for any 50-minute or longer treatment in the Spa, $50 Water Tower Place Gift Card, complimentary parking for one vehicle and luxurious accommodations in a newly redesigned guest room.  Book online at http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagorc or call (312) 266-1000.

Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile -  Located just three blocks from Water Tower Place, The Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile offers guests a Shopping Package.  Enjoy daily buffet breakfast, wireless Internet, Discount shopping coupon book upon arrival, $50 USD Water Tower Place gift card, Water Tower Place Tote and Water Tower Place gift welcome amenity.  Book online at https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chird-residence-inn-chicago-downtown-magnificent-mile/ or call (312)-943-9800.

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