Dit bekende gedeelte van Michigan Avenue respresenteert de ware spirit van Amerikaans shoppen. Er is hier voor ieder wat wils in de honderden trendy winkels en unieke galerijen. Er zijn souvenirwinkeltjes en verse bakkers en cafés die allerlei lekkere dingen verkopen. Bekijk tijdens het vakantieseizoen de decoratie die dit stuk straat nog mooier maken. Hard core winkelaars zullen aan de Noordkant willen beginnen. Hier is een cluster van drie shoppingmalls; Chicago Place Winkelcentrum, Water Toren Plein en 900 North Michigan Winkels. Openingstijden variëren.
Het acht verdiepingen telllende Water Tower Place, staat bekend als de grootste mall op Michigan Avenue. Je vindt hier een Lord & Taylor en een filiaal van Marshall Field's and Company. Water Tower heeft meer dan 100 winkels, bioscopen, en een heleboel restaurants. Neem de glazen liften naar de bovenste verdieping om het drukke Foodlife te bezoeken, een goeie foodcourt met een heleboel stalletjes waar je allerlei heerlijke dingen kunt krijgen. Voor een goede maaltijd ga je naar Mity Nice Grill.
The Merchandise Mart is one of the world's largest commercial centers and largest wholesale design centers. The enormous property sits on 42,000,000 square feet (3901927 square meters) and is one of Chicago's premier international business locations. The upper levels of office space, designer showrooms, and conference center space are closed to the general public. The first two floors, however, have been converted into a full retail mall that includes specialty stores and a food court. For more information, visit the website.
Located in Lakeview near the noted Wrigley Field, this caters to those who want to relive, or pretend to relive, those 1970s psychedelic head trips. A super fun store, come here to get your apparel custom printed. Besides the overpowering selection of go-go boots, dresses, wigs, bell bottoms, jumpsuits, jewelry, and bright leisure suits, the shop also carries a wide assortment of shoes, poodle skirts, tube tops, and socks. The kicker has got to be the large stock of acid-wash denim.
Macy's is one of America's most popular department stores located in Chicago on State Street. This full-service department store caters to men, women, teens, children, and the home. You can get a makeover at counters hosted by Shiseido, Christian Dior, Clinique, Lancôme, and Estee Lauder. Young women will love the junior department's fashions by Guess, Calvin Klein, and Esprit. You can fit the whole family in casual and dress shoes at Macy's footwear salons. Don't miss the FAO Schwarz store inside!
RR #1 is a charming gift store and specialty boutique offering a quirky selection of local crafts, perfect to take home for a special someone. The shop is housed in an old wood-walled pharmacy dating back to the 1930s, providing a little classic Chicago ambiance as you browse a selection of local jewelry, beauty supplies, stationery, toys, decor, and gifts. A refreshing change from the bustling North Michigan Avenue stores, this is a lovely place to shop for funky, cute, or quaint items.
Contemporary art gallery displaying unique art and craft items in the North Genesee area of the Waukegan city. These artistic items are open for sale and prove to be beautiful things for gifts.
Located on North Green Street, BLVDier is a man's boutique. It specializes in custom-made clothing for men with a stylish blend of classic designs and contemporary garments. Shop for shirts, trousers, jackets and waistcoat. It is situated adjacent to The Publican and Momotaro restaurants.
Le Obsession Boutique is the go-to place for one-of-a-kind jewelry, accessories and local designer wear. Pick up statement-making capes from Sami May, elegant pearl earrings or Swarovkski-encrusted necklaces here. They even create custom jewelry to fit just you. Whether you're looking to highlight that a new dress or just add a bit of sparkle to your everyday life, you're sure to find something to suit the occasion. The store hosts events and can even organize personal shopping parties for you and your friends to enjoy. So go ahead and let out your inner diva!