Millionaires' Mile

The Millionaires' Mile, Millionaire's Mile, Millionaires' Row, Millionaire's Row, Golden Mile or Alpha Street is the exclusive residential neighborhoods of various cities, often along one scenic strip such as a riverside or hilltop drive, or a wide city boulevard.

Characteristics

Millionaires' Miles are often found in neighborhoods by the name of the Gold Coast. There is the Gold Coast of Long Island, Boston's Gold Coast, and Chicago's Gold Coast to name a few.

Millionaires' Miles are characterized by the presence of great houses in varying architectural styles. Depending on the location, these may be stately homes, mansions, townhouses, esoteric modern creations or other imposing designs.

International examples

American locales

Some well-known Millionaires' Miles include the following:

See also

References

  1. "Vacations in Rhode Island". USA Today. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
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