Shopping in Chicago
Near North's Michigan Avenue, with its designer shops and interesting stores like Crate & Barrel are a shopper's and people-watcher's paradise. A trip Downtown is not complete without a visit to Marshall Field's, now Macy's department store. Lincoln Park is the place for kitschy consumerism like at The Second Child and bargains at Lori's Designer Shoes. River North has antiques and art. Store hours are usually Mon-Sat 10am-7pm and Sun 11am-6pm.
Shops
Expand all-
1. Crate & Barrel - Shops
Show more
This famous US-wide chain was born in Chicago. Its multi-level Near North store displays cookware and gadgets, including applewood grilling planks, digital burger thermometers and cupcake stencils. The top two floors are devoted to furniture.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 11pm-6pm
Address
646 North Michigan Avenue, Near North, Chicago 60611
Telephone
+1 312 787 5900
-
2. Macy's - Shops
Show more
What Harrods is to London was what Marshall Field's was to Chicago. These days, the Downtown store is now Macy's, but its Italian palazzo, striking Tiffany mosaic glass dome, calming fountain, gilded pillars and Frango mints remain.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-6pm
Address
111, North State Street, Chicago 60602
Telephone
+1 312 781 1000
Markets
Expand all-
3. Chicago Antique Market - Markets
Show more
There are bargains at the 150 antique stalls at this Near North flea market. Shoppers dig through the collectibles, housewares, toys and vintage clothing to find treasures. The Chicago Antique Market has indoor and outdoor stalls.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$10
Opening hours
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Address
1350 Block of West Randolph, Chicago 60607
Telephone
+1 312 666 1200
Transport
Green line to Ashland station from Randolph and Wabash CTA station
Website
-
4. Maxwell Street Market - Markets
Show moreImmigrant merchants hawked their wares at this Near West Side market for 120 years. Maxwell Street Market has relocated and become a spot where locals haggle over tools and produce, listen to Latino music and chow down on Mexican food.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Sun 7am-3pm
Address
500 West Roosevelt Road, Near West, Chicago 60607
Telephone
+1 312 922 3100
Specialists
Expand all-
5. The Second Child - Specialists
Show more
Kids who want to make a fashion statement visit The Second Child in Lincoln Park. Here secondhand clothes from designers like Papo D'Anjo, Ralph Lauren and Lilly Pulitzer line the racks. There's chic maternity-wear too.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
954 West Armitage Avenue, Lincoln Park, Chicago 60614
Telephone
+1 773 883 0880
-
6. Different Strummer - Specialists
Show more
Inside the Old Town School of Folk Music, the friendly staff of Different Strummer sell guitars, banjos, mandolins and fiddles. Both adults and children are catered for at this Chicago institution in Lincoln Park.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 10.30am-8.30pm, Fri-Sun 10.30am-5pm
Address
Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 North Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Square, Chicago 60625
Telephone
+1 773 751 3398
-
7. Lori's Designer Shoes - Specialists
Show more
The endless array of pumps, boots, clogs and wedges at Lori's Designer Shoes in Lincoln Park ensures that Chicago's shoe-loving fashionistas are regular visitors. Even better, all brand-name shoes from Aerosoles to Zina Kao, are discounted.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 11am-7pm; Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
824 W Armitage, Lincoln Park, Chicago
Telephone
+1 773 281 5655
-
8. Alan Koppel Gallery - Specialists
Show more
Koppel was instrumental in introducing modern and contemporary works to American audiences. Pricey exhibits at the River North Alan Koppel Gallery include 19th- and 20th-century American art plus 20th-century photography.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm; Sat 10.30am-5.30pm
Address
210 West Chicago Avenue, River North, Chicago 60654
Telephone
+1 312 640 0730
-
9. Chicago Architecture Foundation ArchiCenter Shop & Tour Center - Specialists
Show more
Everything architecturally related to Chicago can be found here in the 100-year-old Daniel Burnham-designed Santa Fe building in Downtown. Books, posters, games, plus an abundance of items relating to 1960s architect Frank Lloyd Wright are on sale.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 9am-6.30pm (Thu until 5.30pm)
Address
224 South Michigan Avenue, Loop/Downtown, Chicago 60604
Telephone
+1 312 922 3432
