Cool Retro/Mod stores in Chicago?
 

Hi,<BR>Going to Chicago in a few months, and interested in above mentioned type of stores.<BR>Any vintage/thrift stores as well-all help greatly appreciated. Thanks!

You did not mention what you were shopping for but I would recommend heading to Bucktown and Wicker Park for cool, funky shops. Also Flashy Trash at 3524 N. Halsted.

A few vintage clothing stores of which I'm aware:<BR>Hollywood Mirror/Ragstock, 812 W Belmont (near Clark)<BR>Beatniks, 3400 N Halsted (at Roscoe) <BR>Strange Cargo, 3448 N Clark<BR><BR>All of these are relatively near each other and accessible via the red line or the brown line of the el(probably less walking from the brown line).<BR><BR>You can also check the resale listings at www.chicagofun.org or check chicago.citysearch.com.<BR><BR>For thrift stores, look in the phone book for Value Discount Outlet and Salvation Army locations.<BR><BR>I can't think of any particularly mod stores, but perhaps someone else can help you with that!

Sorry--typo! "Beatniks" is actually spelled "Beatnix."

Catherine - <BR><BR>I'm confused about why there would be less walking from the Brown line - the trains both stop at the very same location - Belmont and Sheffield.

Confused--<BR>Thanks for correcting me! I rarely ride the red line (or the brown line, for that matter), and I was thinking of walking south from the Addison stop. I couldn't remember exactly how the route lies. But you're right, both lines would be equally convenient.