Best Shopping Tips in Chicago
Chicago is the place to be for shopping lovers. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for everyone. Explore 88 Marketplace, a vibrant Asian supermarket, or head to Sacred Art, an art shop offering beautiful paintings, jewelry, ceramics and more. For a fun shopping day at the mall, head to Block 37. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!
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Argyle Street
Chicago's only shared street
"Argyle Street" is Chicago's first shared street. The concept allows cafes to extend outside their doors and provide spaces for the summer night market...
By
Claire
Conway
88 Marketplace
A Chicago Asian supermarket
Just a short bus ride or walk from West of Chinatown, you'll find a range of Asian groceries within a 80,000-foot, three-story interior of 88 Marketplace.
By
Lydia
Schultz
Luft Balloons
Decorating Chicago with balloons
"Luft Balloons" in Chicago isn't just a balloon shop - it's a female-operated & owned business that makes balloon sculptures specifically for marches...
By
Sophie
Amado
Dearborn Denim
Made in CHI, custom-tailored jeans
"Dearborn Denim" in Chicago has real, American-made denim jeans. They even lack the hems so you can have final stitches done on-site and custom for you!
By
Erin
Stevens
Sacred Art
Local art lover's paradise
"Sacred Art" is a 100% local art shop with paintings, jewelry, ceramics, dioramas, photography and more. I love how the owners are almost always there...
By
Erin
Stevens
Unabridged Bookstore
A wonderland of books
"Unabridged Bookstore" in Chicago makes me inspired and calm at the same time. It's a beautiful store where I can't help but get lost in my fav non-fiction
By
Claire
Conway
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