It is well organized, bright, and features everything from garden ornaments to vintage bathroom hardware and American and French Art Deco lighting fixtures. Address: 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. Phone: 1-773-348-0622 Website: www.architecturalartifacts.com
It is well organized, bright, and features everything from garden ornaments to vintage bathroom hardware and American and French Art Deco lighting fixtures. Address: 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. Phone: 1-773-348-0622 Website: www.architecturalartifacts.com
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chicagoThis mall is the most upscale out of the rest of the malls. It has about 70 stores, a few good restaurants and a movie theatre on the lower level. Address: 900 N. Michigan Ave. Phone: 1-312-915-3916
chicagoFor those of you with little girls, don’t give this one a miss, for it is more than just a store, it’s an experience. Incredible boutiques showcase contemporary and historical characters, beautiful dolls, accessories, and outfits for both girls and dolls. There’s also a café that serves brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. The doll hair salon is especially popular and girls can watch as the stylists brush, braid, twist, and fix the dolls’ hair! A stage show brings stories from the American Girl books to life. Address: 111 East Chicago Avenue, across from Water Tower Park Phone: 1-877-AG PLACE www.americangirl.com
chicagoSeveral designer names begin at the intersection of Oak Street and Michigan Avenue. Clothing, home-décor and a food court are all available on the top floor. Address: 700 N. Michigan Ave. Phone: 1-312-642-4811
chicagoThis block-long store is second only to the Macy’s flagship store at New York. Its breadth of merchandise is impressive, as is the interior. A number of exclusive miniboutiques within the store sell the latest designer wear and footwear. There are also a number of beauty stations where you can pamper yourself and pick up exclusive cosmetics. Take out time to sample Charlie Trotter’s gourmet food at the food department.
chicagoThis area is about a mile long stretch of North Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and the Chicago River. This area is known to have the best stores and is simply a shopper’s paradise. If high-end designer stuff is what you’re looking out for, then this is the perfect place for you. From Bulgari jewelry, Prada bags, or Salvatore Ferragamo footwear, you’ll find it all. This area is also the heart of the city and walking down the streets you gives a distinctive feel of what it’s like to be a Chicagoan.
chicagoThis is the first big indoor mall to open downtown. This mall is still very popular today. Address: 835 N. Michigan Ave. Phone: 1-312-440-3166
chicagoThe mall is bright and spacious with high ceilings. There are jewelry, clothing, and bath and body shops here. Address: 520 N. Michigan Ave. Phone: 1-312-327-2300
chicagoGet a unique shopping experience at Armitage Avenue, where chic boutiques find homes in beautifully restored 19th century buildings. Here you can buy anything from unique furnishings to hard-to-find cosmetic brands to hip fashions and toys. Address: Between Halsted Street and Racine Avenue, Lincoln Park Near De Paul University www.armitageshopping.com
chicagoThese side by side neighborhoods cater to the creative and hip crowd. Find hottest clothing styles from established and up-and-coming designers. Unearth that long lost gem at a used record store or vintage accessory shop, or browse independent art galleries. This shopping area though a bit gritty, is definitely trendy.
chicagoA suburbanite’s answer to Downtown shopping, Old Orchard, has a wide range of stores from Macy’s, Nordstrom, Ann Taylor and Bloomingdales to a host of specialty stores featuring jewelry, watches, gifts, home furnishings, etc. There is a food court plus full service restaurants. For family entertainment, there are a number of cinemas too within the complex. A large outlet of Barnes and Noble, the famous bookstore is also housed here. Address: 34, Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL 600077
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chicagoThe Magnificent Mile is Chicago's answer to the Champs Elysees. This tower-lined stretch of Michigan Avenue runs from the Loop to the Gold Coast, Chicago's ritziest neighborhood. It is home to luxury retailers, upscale department stores, extravagant condos, and fine dining. Development began in the 1920s after the Michigan Avenue Bridge was constructed across the Chicago River.
chicagoSharing Chicago's northern border along Lake Michigan is the pleasant suburb of Evanston, home to Northwestern University. Northwestern was founded in the 1850s by Methodists on land purchased by John Evans, for whom the surrounding town is named. Today it's one of America's most prestigious universities and a member of the Big Ten Conference.
chicagoAstor Street is located in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast district, the city's most opulent neighborhood. It is one of the most expensive addresses in the United States outside New York City. Most of the buildings were built during a sixty year period beginning in the 1880s. Astor Street was named a historic landmark in 1975 for its magnificent architecture.
chicagoWicker Park is located northwest of the Loop, on the west side of the Kennedy Expressway. It was built up after the Great Chicago Fire, as displaced residents and immigrants from Scandinavia and Germany streamed in. A lot of the original architecture remains. The John Rapp House at 1407 North Hoyne Street, and the Holy Trinity Cathedral at 1121 Levvitt Street were both designed by architect Louis Sullivan, known as the father of modern architecture.
chicagoThe Chicago History Museum is one of the oldest institutions in Chicago, founded in 1856. The original building and collection was destroyed in the 1871 Great Chicago Fire. The current building was built as a public service during the Great Depression in 1932. The original facade is a magnificent Neo-Georgian structure. The newer addition is a modern glass and steel structure.
chicagoThe United Center is the Chicago home of the Bulls basketball team and the Blackhawks ice-hockey team. The arena opened in 1994 and also hosts concerts and other events.
chicagoOak Park is a suburb just to the northwest of Chicago. After the Great Chicago Fire the area grew rapidly because of its location along the railroad. In 1902 it was incorporated, becoming independent from the town of Cicero. Today it is one of Chicago's nicest suburbs, with broad tree lined streets and large older homes.
chicagoWrigley Field is the historic home of the Chicago Cubs, known for its ivy-covered outfield walls and traditional ballpark setting. It opened in 1914.
chicagoThe Smart Museum of Art is named for David and Alfred Smart, the founders of Esquire Magazine and the museum's benefactor. It was founded in 1974 and is the art museum of the University of Chicago. There are more than 8,000 works on display, split into four different collections: Asian Art, Contemporary Art, European Art, and Modern Art and Design.
chicagoThe ISAC Museum is the museum of the University of Chicago’s Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia and North Africa. Its collections explore the archaeology and history of these regions.
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chicagoYolk is the place to go in Chicago for breakfast. It serves traditional American diner food -- bacon and eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, etc. -- and does it better than most. The atmosphere and decor is trendy, but laid back. Be aware that the portions are huge. A great value.
chicagoVolare is a traditional Italian restaurant, one of Chicago's finest. There are a variety of pasta and meat dishes available, and the portions are generous. You're going to need a reservation to get in, as this is a popular restaurant. It can get pretty packed during peak hours, almost too much so. The tables are very close together. Don't let that turn you off, though, as this is definitely one of Chicago's best restaurants.
chicagoBeing a thousand miles from the nearest ocean, Chicago is not necessarily known for its seafood, but Shaw's Crab House is one of the city's best seafood restaurants. There's a wide variety of fish available, plus an interesting sushi menu. The decor and atmosphere is ornate, a throwback to the Chicago of old. The service is decent, though nothing spectacular.
chicagoFoodies will not want to miss this unique dining experience. Chef Grant Achatz has used gastronomy to create one of the world's best restaurants. Each meal consists of twenty fixed miniature courses, each with its own fanciful presentation. The Black Truffle Explosion is legendary. If you have the money -- it'll set you back around $200 per diner -- definitely check it out. Alinea pushes the limits of what food can be.
chicagoThis restaurant is one of the finest restaurants in the nation. It is located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange. The moment you enter this restaurant, you get transported back to an era of old-fashioned French aristocracy of the 1920’s. In contrast is the strikingly modern and impressive view of Chicago, courtesy the full-wall windows on the western side of the restaurant. Said to give the finest total dining experience, the restaurant also has a rather impressive wine list.
chicagoWhen the grandeur and luxury of European cafes blends with the practicalities and spirit of an all-American restaurant, what you get is the ultimate in fine dining experience. Café Grand Lux is an unusual eating place where global cuisine is served in elegant yet relaxed surroundings. Savor flavors from a wide and varied selection ranging from Thai, Malaysian and Caribbean, to classic American and European specialties. A hallmark of the Grand Lux experience is the on-site bakery where your chosen dessert whether it be Molten Chocolate Cake or warm Rustic apple pie, will be baked to order.
chicagoThis is an award winning restaurant where guests can enjoy a four, eight or fifteen course meal. It includes spas as well as guest rooms. Cuisine: Chinese Address: 108 East Superior Street (at North Michigan Avenue) Chicago, Illinois 60611 -2508, USA Phone: (312) 337 2888 Website: www.chicago.peninsula.com
chicagoLocated on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Tower, this restaurant gives guests a breathtaking view of the magnificent mile. It also includes extraordinary food and beverages.
chicagoLocated right in the heart of Chicago’s Central business District, this restaurant offers a cozy intimacy. Enjoy dining in the vibrant dining room with a view of the bustling Chicago streets. Cuisine: American – serves contemporary American “comfort foods.” Address: 1 W. Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 Phone: (312) 368-1900 Website:www.atwoodcafe.com
chicagoCuisine: Italian Address: 2600 Navy Blvd Intersection of Patriot and Navy,Glenview, IL 60026 Phone: (847) 724-8400 www.bestitalianusa.com