10 Stores That Anyone Who Grew Up In Chicago Will Undoubtedly Remember
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Elizabeth Crozier
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Chicago is home to a dizzying number of amazing stores that locals have been keeping in business for decades. These 10 outstanding places to shop are iconic to anyone who has lived in the city.
Whether you just love bumming around or have a hole burning in your pocket, these shopping paradises will have everything you’re looking for. Chem ’em out:
With multiple locations throughout the city, suburbs, and much of northern Illinois, this grocery store is more common than Walmart or Target for most. From health and beauty to produce and baked goods, you can get just about anything you need here. It was founded in 1899 and still reigns supreme today.
This is the most popular mall in downtown, located on the Magnificent Mile. Built in 1975, it has 74 stories and spans a total of 758,000 square-feet. From popular department stores to souvenir shops, this grandiose mall has it all.
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Since 2005, this boutique gift shop has been selling unique toys, knick-knacks, and other trinkets in Lincoln Square. Enjoy a vintage atmosphere that locals love to visit time and again.
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This great shopping place has locations in Bucktown and Logan Square. Preferable to Whole Foods, it sells organic and vegan goods to health fanatics and contains the only post office in Chicago that is open 24/7.
This is one of the best stores for those who love to make food. It has multiple locations throughout the city and suburbs as well as the nation and offers cooking classes. You'll find anything you need to bake or cook, besides the ingredients, including cookbooks, slow cookers, skillets, dish towels, and much more.
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With over 150 popular stores, this multi-level mall in Rosemont spans 560,900 square-feet. Guests enjoy department, boutique, and luxury shopping that could last all day.
This epic store began as a small deli in 1972 and moved to its current location in 1980. It features a rooftop beer and wine garden, a gift shop with meats, cheeses, nuts, etc, as well as imported goods, fresh produce and baked goods.
No one can forget a visit to one of the best bookstores in Chicago. Located in Wicker Park, this award-winning used book store is the largest in the city and has three levels. It also hosts concerts and poetry readings.
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Since 1924, this retail store has been in the business of upscale domestic and imported handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, and other accessories. There are stores in 22 states, including Chicago's own location on the Mag Mile. Locals can't get enough.
Most know this place more by smell than by sight. Established in 1950, it sells a wide variety of chocolate and candied nuts as well as gift sets. One taste, and you'll be craving these sweets no matter where you go.
While you’re in the area, don’t miss one of these 10 nostalgic mom & pop restaurants in Chicago.
What other stores around the city are near and dear to your heart? Continue the list by sharing your favorites below!
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