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1. Architectural Artifacts
Far Northwest Side | Antiques/CollectiblesThe selection here matches the warehouse proportions. A mammoth two-story space contains oversize garden ornaments, statuary, iron grills, fixtures...Read More
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2. Blommer Chocolate Outlet Store
River North | Food/CandyWhy do parts of River North smell like freshly baked brownies?" is a question you hear fairly often. The oh-so-sweet reason: it's downwind from...Read More
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3. Bloomingdale's Home Store
River North | Household Items/FurnitureThis former meeting space and concert hall, known as the Medinah Temple, was built for the Shriners in 1912. After it took over, Bloomie's kept...Read More
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4. CB2
Lincoln Park | Household Items/FurnitureA concept store by furniture giant Crate&Barrel, CB2 got its start right here in Chicago. Expect bold basics for trendy urban abodes, all...Read More
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5. Central Camera
Loop | Cameras/ElectronicsThis century-old store is a Loop institution. It's stacked to the rafters with cameras and darkroom equipment at competitive prices. ...Read More
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6. Chicago Antique Market
West Loop | Outdoor/Flea/Green MarketsMarch through December, usually on the last weekend of the month, 200-odd stalls selling clothing, furniture, jewelry, books, and more fill...Read More
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7. Chicago Architecture Foundation ArchiCenter Shop & Tour Center
Loop | Gifts/SouvenirsDaniel Burnham's 1904 Santa Fe Building is a fitting home for the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Chock-full of architecture-related books...Read More
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8. Eataly Chicago
Near North | Food/CandyCelebrity chef Mario Batali’s sprawling Eataly has a little bit of everything. Part grocery store, part food court, part craft brewery, with...Read More
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9. Jayson Home
Lincoln Park | Household Items/FurnitureLoaded with new and vintage European and American furnishings, this decor store carries the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams line. Look for oversize...Read More
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10. Lori's Designer Shoes
Lincoln Park | Shoes/Luggage/Leather GoodsOwner Lori Andre's obsession with shoes takes her on biannual trips to Europe to scour for styles you won't likely see at department stores...Read More
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11. Merz Apothecary
Lincoln Square | Perfume/CosmeticsIn addition to being a normal pharmacy, this old-fashioned druggist also stocks all manner of homeopathic and herbal remedies, as well as hard...Read More
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12. Myopic Books
Wicker Park | Books/StationeryOne of Chicago's largest used-book dealers carries more than 80,000 titles and buys books from the public on Friday evenings and all-day Saturday...Read More
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13. Nike Chicago
Near North | Sporting GoodsThis is one of Chicago's top tourist attractions. Many visitors—including professional athletes—stop here to take in the sports memorabilia...Read More
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14. Reckless Records
Lakeview | Music StoresReckless Records ranks as one of the city's leading alternative and secondhand record stores. Besides the indie offerings, you can flip through...Read More
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15. Woolly Mammoth Antiques, Oddities & Resale
Far North | Antiques/CollectiblesIn the market for a stuffed giraffe head? How about a bracelet made of human hair or some vintage medical supplies? Woolly Mammoth has an ever...Read More
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16. A New Leaf
Lincoln Park | FlowersYou'll find one of Chicago's best selections of fresh flowers here. Designed by architect Cynthia Weese, the breathtaking Wells Street store...Read More
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17. Abraham Lincoln Book Shop
River North | Books/StationeryThe shop owner here buys, sells, and appraises books, paintings, documents, and other paraphernalia associated with American military and political...Read More
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18. Accent Chicago
Near North | Gifts/SouvenirsPop into Accent Chicago for locally inspired gifts that range from prints of vintage Chicago Transit Authority posters to mugs adorned with...Read More
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19. adidas Originals Chicago
Near North | Shoes/Luggage/Leather GoodsThe main attractions here are old-school sneakers and hip urban fashions for a fresh generation of fans. ...Read More
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20. Akira
Wicker Park | ClothingYoung trendsetters flock to this mini-empire for fashion-forward threads at easy-to-swallow prices. The flagship women's boutique shares a stretch...Read More
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