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 Chicago is a shopper’s paradise! You'll discover unique
merchandise in boutiques scattered throughout the city's
diverse neighborhoods, high end retailers that target big
spenders and discount merchandise for those who can’t resist a great
sale.
The Magnificent Mile offers hundreds of top
retailers including four separate shopping centers. Oak
Street is known for its upscale boutiques and specialty
gift stores. State Street, located in the very
heart of the city, is famous for landmark department stores and the
Midwest's largest jewelry district. Armitage Avenue provides boutique shopping in the quaint tree-lined Lincoln Park
neighborhood. Wicker Park/Bucktown delivers unique
shopping adventures in a neighborhood that is known for its
artsy-bohemian spirit.
THE MAGNIFICENT
MILE
 The Magnificent Mile offers 460 stores in
eight city blocks. Beyond the Chicago favorites like American Girl,
Crate & Barrel and Niketown, choose from delectable restaurants,
unique shops and several museums and galleries to round out your day
on the mile.
The 900 North Shops features Bloomingdale's Fashion department store, with six levels of
upscale retailers, including several restaurants, full service salon
and spa and a state-of-the-art fitness facility.
Water Tower Place at 835 North Michigan Avenue
features Macy's and more than 100 popular stores. A unique themed
food court and restaurant are also on the mezzanine level. Chicago
Place at 700 North Michigan Avenue features Saks Fifth Avenue, over
50 unique stores, a beautiful floral shop and a food court on the
scenic eighth floor.
Westfield North Bridge is an elegant specialty
center anchored by the Midwest flagship Nordstrom. Popular retail
stores and innovative restaurants are enclosed in a four-level
concourse at 520 North Michigan Avenue.
OAK
STREET
Right off the Mag Mile, the glamorous
boutiques and brand names of Oak Street will take you to a different
world. Lake Michigan and the city skyline are a glorious backdrop to
the upscale shops to make your excursion in Chicago like no other.
For more information on the many shopping opportunities in the Oak
Street area, click here.
STATE STATE
STREET
 Experience State Street. You'll find a
delightful mix of shopping, entertainment, food and fun!
The
landmark State Street Retail Historic District and the surrounding
area in Chicago's Loop are considered by many to be the heart of
Chicago's culture and commerce.
Just south of the Chicago
River, discover superb shopping, featuring not only gigantic
flagship department stores like Macy's and Sears, but also Chicago's
Jeweler's Row, where savvy shoppers can find diamonds, fine gems and
more in the largest jewelry district in the Midwest.
Other State Street shops include H & M, Nordstrom Rack,
Urban Outfitters, Old Navy and Forever 21.
Throughout the
year, State Street is the location of many of Chicago's parades,
including the Memorial Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving Day Parades.
ARMITAGE AVENUE
 Upscale one-of-a-kind boutiques along Lincoln Park's
tree-lined streets generate a major shopping buzz for residents and
visitors alike. Start your excursion at Halsted Street and head west
on Armitage Avenue. Weekend shopping in Lincoln Park provides
exciting unique purchases that will help express your individuality
in designer clothes, shoes and everything in between. Some of the
must see shops include the Barney's Co-Op, Lori's Shoes, Polo Rugby
and Entendre Couture.
WICKER PARK / BUCKTOWN This urban shopping destination is growing in popularity. The
June 2007 edition of Vanity Fair calls Wicker Park -
Bucktown shopping, "...a square mile pulsing with sassy boutiques."
Visitors can shop in a gritty neighborhood and find everything from
hip resale to boutique chic. Centered where Milwaukee, Damen and
North Avenues intersect, walk north along Damen Avenue to
Armitage Ave., providing some of the hippest boutiques selling the
latest trends. Other unique one-of-a-kind shopping can be found
along Milwaukee Avenue south of North Avenue, featuring discount
furniture stores, antique furniture shops, trendy clothing
boutiques, art galleries and unique gift
shops.
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