Chicago Shopping

 18 Reviews  I do not find anything especially unique or interesting about Water Tower Place. It's a big mall, that is about it. I would have you go to State and Washington for the 'original' department store (now... 

 27 Reviews  The custom fitting and the attention to detail that is provided the second you walk into the store is really an exceptional experience. They go out of their way to make sure your clothing is custom... 

 7 Reviews  A question I see frequently on forum boards is regarding outlet shopping, mainly from visitors from overseas. There are no outlet malls located within the city of Chicago, most of them require that... 

 21 Reviews  One of my favorite things to do when I arrive in a foreign city is check out their grocery stores, whether it be to stock up on cheap water and soda, grab an inexpensive lunch or check out the candy... 

 8 Reviews  The hype on their website is a little overstated, the Randolph Street Market is nowhere near as large as Portobello Road in London or the Marche aux Puces in Paris but I think this is as close to... 

 6 Reviews  State Street, "That Great Street", used to be THE place for shopping in Chicago, now the most popular place to shop is the Magnificent Mile of Michigan Avenue. But there are still reasons to head to... 

 3 Reviews  Last visit August, 2011 The new Maxwell Street market is a misnomer as it's not on Maxwell Street at all. The original market area, which was on Maxwell Street, was taken over by the expansion of the... 

 10 Reviews  UPDATE - ALL BORDERS STORES ARE NOW CLOSED. Again, not a unique store to Chicago since there are any number throughout the United States. The Borders we visited last evening in Chicago is a little... 

 5 Reviews  This is THE Desitination place for little girls between the ages of 5 and 12. A venue for selling the American Girl dolls. The store has its own theatre- The Circle of Friends- a musical which... 

 5 Reviews  I originally heard about Lush products on a travel website, they were available only in London at the time and people raved about their fresh handmade bath products, made with natural... 

 3 Reviews  IKEA isn't so much a store as it is a way of life. Inexpensive home furnishings for the masses, displayed in clean, well-lit and spartan surroundings - a formula that has worked around the world. The... 

 BeatChick Says:  Whenever I see the word "paperie" in a title, I am almost guaranteed to shop there! So here's a lovely little paperie in Lincoln Park in its lovely little... 

 Bunsch Says:  At several farmers' markets in Chicagoland, you can find the artistic creations of Flora Lazar, whose pate de fruit look so beautiful -- shimmering squares of... 

 Bunsch Says:  So it was Christmas, or nearly, and while flying out to the Midwest, I happened to be reading an article in some magazine on an Austrian wine I'd never heard of... 

 Bunsch Says:  When I was growing up, pharmacies (some of which still bore the old title of apothecary) were not like the combination cosmetics counter-grocery-seasonal... 

 MarioPortugal Says:  Wines & Beer & Spirits from all over the World !!!Sam's Wines and Spirits is the biggest wine retail shop in the whole US. Customers come from all over the... 

 dircelo Says:  It contains many of the "leading high street brands" with a shop, such as fashion stores Banana Republic, Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch...but also department stores... 

 dircelo Says:  It is the ultimate treat for people who think that they are bargain hunters for clothes, mens, womens, childrens, shoes etc. Some people can spend hours in... 

 ymike2000 Says:  Hazel is an awesome accessories consignment shop. Some of the female staff of the Old Town School of Folk Music steered me to it...it's a short walk away from... 

 ChicagoGuy Says:  Do not be fooled by the name. This place has tons of unusual clothing for clubbing, hanging out, or the third world military strong man or woman. Trendy shoes,... 

 riorich55 Says:  Having lived in the Chicago suburbs most of my life there are so many areas that I haven't seen or been to that when I get there it seems like I'm on a mini... 

 machomikemd Says:  the Navy Pier is a shoppers delight if you are a shopper but if you are a cheapskate, this would be in the tourist trap pages hehehe! Navy Pier offers dining... 

 Marisola Says:  Target is a store for everyone. They have everything here! Clothes, shoes, toys, games, books, music and movies, gifts, jewelry, home furnishings, even...