Shopping - Where to Shop In & Around Chicago
If you're looking for upscale shopping you'll find it along the Magnificent Mile and State Street where thousands of restaurants and unique architecture is the major tourist draw. Chicago is also the third-largest convention destination with McCormick Place hosting the majority of the conventions. Many convention goers choose upper end accommodations and enjoy their stay at a Chicago luxury hotel. Navy Pier is another top attraction and is home to retail stores, restaurants, exhibition halls, auditoriums and museums. It has a huge Ferris wheel which is visited by 8 million people each year.
"Magnificent Mile" - refers to the roughly mile-long stretch of North Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and the Chicago River and there are numerous 5 star hotels Chicago style nearby. It's similar to New York's Fifth Avenue and Beverly Hills's Rodeo Drive with lots of high-end establishments.
The Magnificent Malls - are hidden inside high-rise malls in the Magnificent Mile area.
Oak Street - for Chic Shopping go here for designer-label shopping and expect it to be expensive.
State Street & the Loop - concentrated along State Street, from Randolph Street south to Congress Parkway with stores that mostly cater to office workers in the area and bargain hunters and guest of downtown Chicago hotels.
Jewelers' Row - a handful of high-rises along the Wabash Avenue provide a large selection of jewelers from fair sized to cubbyhole operations.
River North - the primary art gallery district is focused in the River North area. Old buildings have been converted to contemporary art galleries. It has also recently seen a large concentration of home design shops.
The Merchandise Mart - AKA The Mart, is primarily occupied by interior-design showrooms and is open only to professional designers. However, public tours are offered once a week.
Armitage Avenue - located inn the Old Town and Lincoln Park, Armitage Avenue neighborhoods. Has plenty of shops and boutiques for the sophisticated, well-heeled shopper.
Other notable shopping areas that visitors staying at a 5 star hotel in Chicago might have interest in include Lincoln Park & Lakeview, Southport Avenue, Wicker Park/Bucktown, and West Division Street.
"Magnificent Mile" - refers to the roughly mile-long stretch of North Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and the Chicago River and there are numerous 5 star hotels Chicago style nearby. It's similar to New York's Fifth Avenue and Beverly Hills's Rodeo Drive with lots of high-end establishments.
The Magnificent Malls - are hidden inside high-rise malls in the Magnificent Mile area.
Oak Street - for Chic Shopping go here for designer-label shopping and expect it to be expensive.
State Street & the Loop - concentrated along State Street, from Randolph Street south to Congress Parkway with stores that mostly cater to office workers in the area and bargain hunters and guest of downtown Chicago hotels.
Jewelers' Row - a handful of high-rises along the Wabash Avenue provide a large selection of jewelers from fair sized to cubbyhole operations.
River North - the primary art gallery district is focused in the River North area. Old buildings have been converted to contemporary art galleries. It has also recently seen a large concentration of home design shops.
The Merchandise Mart - AKA The Mart, is primarily occupied by interior-design showrooms and is open only to professional designers. However, public tours are offered once a week.
Armitage Avenue - located inn the Old Town and Lincoln Park, Armitage Avenue neighborhoods. Has plenty of shops and boutiques for the sophisticated, well-heeled shopper.
Other notable shopping areas that visitors staying at a 5 star hotel in Chicago might have interest in include Lincoln Park & Lakeview, Southport Avenue, Wicker Park/Bucktown, and West Division Street.
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