Best Places To Shop In The Windy City

For many individuals a trip to the city is incomplete without shopping. The Windy City offers Midwest prices for big city fashions providing the best of both worlds. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, do not forget to take time to shop.

The Magnificent Mile is paradise for a shopper. It stretches over a mile from Oak Street to the River on North Michigan Avenue and offers many options for shoppers. Shops range from The Gap to high end boutiques. Remember to check the malls and stores found in store fronts as well as hotels along the street.

Oak Street, located near the Magnificent Mile is popular with tourists. Expect higher prices for these luxury shops. There are all sorts of items from clothing to furniture to be found on Oak Street.

State Street or the Loop was the original great district for shopping. It included seven of the most sought after and largest department stores in the city during WWI. Today, it offers many fast food outlets and discount stores, offering some of the best prices in the city.

Jewelers' Row offers plenty of sparkle for the shopper wanting to take fine jewelry home. While most stores service wholesalers, however 5 S. Wabash allows shoppers from the street to make purchases. This area is described as a flea market selling jewelry.

River North offers inspiration for designing the interior of one's home. It includes Merchandise Mart, the largest commercial building in the world. Inside and surrounding this building are many high end boutiques featuring home furnishings and antique stores.

Armitage Avenue is found in the older section of town with historic homes that have become popular with young wealthy professionals. Many cash retailers have opened eclectic boutiques. It is a good place to end a shopping day followed with a spa treatment.

Bucktown and Wicker Park have recently joined the trendy places to shop in the area. This unusual neighborhood offers art and the bohemian spirit. While somewhat pricey, the items found here are one of a kind souvenirs to take home.

Shoppers should be able to expect retailers to provide them a safe place to shop. However, occasionally, it is possible to suffer an accident inside a retail outlet. When suffering a personal injury Chicago shoppers should consult with an attorney to ensure those responsible for the injuries pay for medical care needed along with lost wages and suffering caused by the accident.