Chicago – Around Town – The Loop (part 4) – Shops

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Shops

  1. Macy’s

    Once
    Marshall Field’s, Chicago’s oldest and best-known department store
    continues to be famous for its elaborate Christmas displays, dazzling
    Tiffany dome, and iconic clock. Established nearly 100 years ago, it
    offers top styles for home and body.

    • 111 N. State St.

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    Clock at Macy’s

  2. Filene’s Basement

    Here
    you’ll find some fantastic budget-friendly buys and once-in-a-lifetime
    bargains on bridge, designer, and even couture goods.

    • 1 N. State St.

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  3. Sears on State

    After
    18 years away, a hipper Sears returned to State Street in 2000 offering
    five levels of everything from tools to toddler outfits.

    • 2 N. State St.

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  4. Prairie Avenue Bookshop

    This
    wonderful bookstore is the world’s largest that is dedicated to
    architecture and related fields. It’s a staple for architecture
    students, but also a fascinating browse for anyone.

    • 418 S. Wabash Ave.

    • Closed Sun

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  5. Jeweler’s Center

    On
    the strip commonly known as “Jeweler’s Row” this one-stop-shop is a
    friendly place to source gold, pearls, watches, diamonds, and gems at
    relatively low prices.

    • 5 S. Wabash Ave.

    • Closed Sun

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  6. Nordstrom Rack

    High
    style on sale at a fraction of the original prices lure bargain hunters
    to this charming little sister of the upscale and pricey Nordstrom.

    • 24 N. State St.

  7. Poster Plus

    This enormous store opposite The Art Institute of Chicago sells contemporary, vintage, and collectors’ posters, as well as artsy gifts.

    • 200 S. Michigan Ave.

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    Poster Plus

  8. Gallery 37 Store

    Teenage
    artists involved in an arts training program create the incredible
    paintings, sculptures, and other artwork sold here. All proceeds from
    sales are returned to the program.

    • 66 E. Randolph St.

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    Artwork for sale in Gallery 37

  9. Old Navy

    This
    regional flagship store offers the ultimate Old Navy shopping
    experience, with two floors of discount jeans and T-shirts, and other
    casual comfort clothes at bargain prices.

    • 35 N. State St.

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  10. Iwan Ries Tobacco

    A
    smoker’s paradise since 1897, this store now sells around 100 cigar
    brands, 15,000 pipes, and countless smoking accessories. It also
    contains a small tobacco museum.

    • 19 S. Wabash Ave.

    • Closed Sun

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