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four-level store is complete with
wood paneling and resembles a
small mansion. There is also a Ralph
Lauren restaurant adjacent to the
store, which opened in 1999.
Oak Street
Check out this Chicago shopping
area that's home to many designer
stores in converted town houses.
Many stores in this area are closed
on Sundays. It's located at the north-
ern end of the Magnificent Mile, and
stores include David Yurman, Prada,
and Jimmy Choo, among others.
Bravco
43 East Oak Street
312-943-4305
This is one place where you may be
able to shop for a deal on Oak Street.
The drugstore is popular among Chi-
cago hairstylists and makeup artists.
River North
Consider visiting this Chicago
shopping area, which is particularly
popular for emerging artists and art
dealers. There are a number of gal-
leries and home stores in this area.
Manifesto
755 North Wells Street
312-664-0733
www.manifestofurniture.com
The custom-designed furniture here
is imported from Austria and Italy.
The store has been open in the River
North area since 1986.
Wicker Park
This neighborhood is known to be
artsy and is popular for its gift shops,
furniture stores, antique shops, and
clothing stores. It also has a number
of restaurants and bars.
Stitch
1937 North Damen Avenue
773-782-1570
www.stitchchicago.com
Open for more than 15 years, Stitch
is a popular shopping destination
in the Wicker Park neighborhood. It
has accessories for men, women, and
the home. Stitch carries furniture
and accessories like bags, jewelry,
and watches. EW
featuring an eight-level atrium and
more than 100 stores.
Garrett Popcorn Shop
625 North Michigan Avenue
312-944-2630
www.garrettpopcorn.com
This is a great place to get a snack
and explore one of Chicago's most
famous staples. Many have argued
that it is the best popcorn in the
United States.
Ralph Lauren
750 North Michigan Avenue
312-280-1655
www.ralphlauren.com
The world's largest Polo store is
located in the Windy City. This
Find a gift for yourself or
someone else in one of
Chicago's many stores
The Magnificent Mile
North Michigan Avenue
www.themagnificentmile.com
Many of the top-notch stores in
Chicago are located on this mile-
long area of North Michigan Ave-
nue. Shopping centers here include
the 900 North Michigan Shops, with
a six-level Bloomingdales and about
a dozen restaurants and 70 retail
stores; The Shops at North Bridge,
which covers the nine-block North
Bridge area and a four-level shop-
ping center; and Water Tower Place,
Chicago shopping
September 2016
Source: Choose Chicago
Source: Choose Chicago
