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Best Shopping in The North Side and Downtown Chicago

Chicago, IL

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  • Jul 31, 2009
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Come back from your trip feeling renewed and restyled! Stop into the boutiques that offer unique clothing from local designers or any of the major shopping centers to choose anything your heart desires. With gourmet food shops and a street market, there's a little something for everyone in TravelSkoot's best shopping.


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  • The 900 Shops

    900 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL

    Located at 900 North Michigan Ave, The 900 Shops are six levels of a true shopping experience. Here, you can find practically anything your heart desires from the six-story Bloomingdale's to the specialty shops like Coach, to house wares and home furnishing stores like Bernardaud. The 900 Shops have a wide variety of dining options for shoppers such as: Oaktree, Seasons Restaurant, Frankie's Fifth Floor Pizza, Baisi Thai and more. Be sure to check the 900 Shops online for special upcoming events like fashion show and charity events.


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  • Magnificent Mile

    625 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL

    An ultimate city experience calls for sightseeing, shopping, and dining. Chicago's Magnificent Mile proves to have all three with four major shopping centers along with an extensive list of individual retail stores and boutiques ranging from discount to high-end. Don't forget about all the great restaurants, theater options and the seasonal events like, "Gardens of Chicago" during the summer, "The Lights Festival Presented by Harris" in the fall, "Toast" in the winter, and "Tulip Days" in the summer.


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  • New Maxwell Street Market

    548 W Roosevelt Rd , Chicago, IL

    It began over a hundred years ago with new immigrants to Chicago selling their wares along Maxwell Street. Today you'll find over 500 vendors who continue the open-air tradition, selling power tools right alongside the fresh produce. Every Sunday you can find household goods, CD's, jewelry, and clothing while grabbing snacks from the Mexican food stands. You'll be serenaded by the live blues bands, weather permitting - and hey, you may find a bargain or two. And if there's one thing y to know about Maxwell Street Market before you go - it's not on Maxwell Street. You'll find Maxwell Street Market on Desplaines Street and Roosevelt Road.


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  • Water Tower Place

    835 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL

    No shopping excursion down Chicago’s Magnificent Mile would be complete without stopping in The Water Tower. With more than 100 shops and restaurants spread throughout an awe-invoking eight-story atrium, the Water Tower has something for everyone. Direct indoor parking facility is accessible from Chestnut Street with discounted rates for “Early Bird Parking” if you can park before 9:30 am and leave by 7 pm, Monday through Friday. Check back from time to time on the Water Tower’s website to win a shopping spree.


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  • The Palmer House Hilton

    17 E Monroe St , Chicago, IL

    The Palmer House Hilton Hotel is an iconic, world-class downtown Chicago hotel and gateway to Chicago's rejuvenated Loop scene. A modern Chicago grand hotel, the Palmer House guest rooms, suites and executive rooms offer comfort in luxurious and elegant surroundings. Guests will appreciate amenities including Spa Chakra, Health Club by Precor with indoor pool and whirlpool and dining experiences as Lockwood, a critically acclaimed "Luxe-dining" restaurant rooted in French and Italian traditions. The Palmer House is a luxury Chicago hotel that transcends generations with a modern twist on its rich traditions.


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