Shopping Centre shopping in Chicago
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Merchandise Mart
Beautifully restored in the early 1990s, the Mart contains a modest collection of chain stores on its lower floors. But the real allure lies on the upper floors devoted to distributor showrooms for home furnishings and other interior fittings. As you prowl the halls, you can find next year’s hot trends on display today. Technically, only retailers and buyers can shop on most of these floors, though LuxeHome, with its 100,000 sq ft of kitchen and bathroom fixtures, is open to the public (you must see the concierge to get a free ‘guide’).
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Chicago Place Mall
This eight-story mall is occupied mostly by big chain stores such as Saks Fifth Ave and Talbots. Smaller stores that fill the gaps between the large retailers feel a little bit thrown-together, though Love From Chicago is one of the best places to get gifts and souvenirs, including the elusive Al Capone shot glass. Chicago Place Mall also boasts one of the most dramatic food courts in the city – the plant- and fountain-filled area has wonderful views.
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Water Tower Place
Featuring the coolest fountain in all of Chicago mall-land (you’ll see it on your ride up the main escalator), Water Tower Place launched the city’s love affair with vertical shopping centers. Many locals swear this first one remains the best one. The mall houses 100 stores on seven levels, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Macy’s, Aritzia (the mod Canadian chain), Akira (the hip local clothing vendor) and American Girl Place.
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Shops at North Bridge
Shops at North Bridge appeals to a less aggressively froufrou demographic, with stores such as the Ann Taylor Loft, Harley David-son and the LEGO Store. The multilevel mall connects anchor department store Nordstrom to Michigan Ave via a gracefully curving, shop-lined atrium.
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900 N Michigan
This huge mall is home to an upscale collection of stores including Diesel, Gucci and J Crew, among many others.
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