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Highland Park
Tree-lined streets and quaint storefronts form the backdrop for an exciting shopping experience that features newer, independent boutiques and national retailers among the classic, local shops.
St. Charles
Amidst its bike paths and natural landmarks, St. Charles also offers unique shopping destinations that are a throwback to Main St. shopping of yesteryear.
Andersonville
This north side family-friendly neighborhood, an area within Edgewater, is the perfect place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Bucktown/Wicker Park
Chicago trendsetters have made the Bucktown and Wicker Park area a shopping haven.
Chinatown
Minutes away but continents apart. Just a few miles from McCormick Place and downtown Chicago, a popular tourist destination dishes up the look, languages and tantalizing aromas of picture book China.
Evanston/Skokie
Evanston and Skokie, suburban neighbors that begin the stretch of North Shore communities just a few miles above Chicago, are easily accessible for shoppers looking for a change of pace.
Forest Park
Oak Park's neighbor was once known more for its many fun-filled pubs rather than as a great shopping destination. However, this up and coming village is now taking the shopping world by storm.
Geneva
Forty miles from downtown Chicago, the town of Geneva lies along the Fox River, a destination for shoppers as well as history buffs.
Glen Ellyn
An upscale suburb located about 25 miles west of Downtown Chicago, Glen Ellyn is hilly, historical, and full of hidden treasures.
Gold Coast
Designer boutiques and expensive eats. This is the Gold Coast, the pricey stretch of downtown Chicago real estate where high-rise condos share prestigious street addresses with single-family homes.
Hinsdale
Affluent Hinsdale is reminiscent of older North Shore neighborhoods. Located just 20 miles west of downtown Chicago, this 100-year-old village is rich in vintage architecture, wooded hills, and multi-million-dollar homes. This quaint area is an unexpected source of serious shopping.
Kane County
The Kane County Flea Market, a legend in the far western suburbs, is held every first weekend of the month on the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, Il.
LaGrange
Why would anyone make the trek to shop here? Why would you miss it?
Lakeview
Lakeview is fun, freaky and fashionable. It feels like the downtown area of a Provincetown without the tourists and summer residents.
Lincoln Park
Whether your passion is great shopping, memorable dining, days at the zoo or nights at the theater, Lincoln Park has it all.
Lincoln Square
Avid shoppers may not think of Lincoln Square as a shopping destination.
The Loop
The legendary Loop is a worldwide symbol of the commerce, the culture, the clout of Chicago.
Magnificent Mile
This walkable stretch of Michigan Avenue between the Chicago River and Oak Street, lined with bright lights and manicured gardens, is one of the most well-known shopping destinations in the world.
Naperville
About 40 minutes west of Chicago (via Rt. 88), the suburb of Naperville was ranked #2 by Money Magazine in it's 2006 in its "Best Places in the Country to Live" article. With its growing population (currently around 140,000), Naperville is not just a great place to live, but an exciting destination for visitors.
Oak Park
Few Chicagoans know of the treasures Oak Park holds for those who believe any walk can be improved by a little shopping.
Oak Street
On this legendary street of designer stores in the heart of the Gold Coast, shoppers lay down their cash for cachet.
River North
Located just a few blocks west of the Magnificent Mile, River North is home to food, fun and furnishings.
Roscoe Village
Spend an afternoon discovering the upscale boutiques, gift shops and specialty stores along Roscoe Street, the neighborhood's main shopping street.
Old Town
Some consider Old Town to be a neighborhood within a neighborhood.
South Loop
Shopping in the South Loop/University Village is far less concentrated than other areas around the city. Although stores are spread out, making it more difficult to walk and shop, a number of stores are worth a visit when you're in the neighborhood.
Streeterville
A residential neighborhood set between the bright lights of the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, Streeterville has its own people-drawing power.
West Loop
From Oprah to "opaa!" this neighborhood is hot. In a fast-evolving mix of tradition and cutting-edge modern, ethnic meets eclectic and culture meets commerce.
