Shopping

It's a 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes; it's dark and we're wearing sun glasses. Hit it!
— The Blues Brothers

It is a city that has seen it all, from massive immigration to gang wars. Chicago is home town to the current President of the United States of America. Fondly called the Chi-city, Windy City, Chicago attracts tourists from all over the world because of its position near Lake Michigan and its exciting life. Therefore, if you are in Chicago land, then you cannot afford to miss the variety and spice that it has to offer.

You can be anyone to shop in Chicago because Chicago Shopping is all about fun, bargaining and enjoying. The place has malls, departmental stores, boutiques and flea markets. The most popular shopping area in Chicago is the Magnificent Mile. This stretch covers the Northern side of Michigan Avenue along the Chicago River to Oak Street. In this space one can find departmental stores like the Blooming dale's, jewelry stores like Tiffany, exclusive stores of brands like Ralph Lauren and Gap and also other specialty shops.

Being a city that is flooded with malls, Chicago can be Chicago travel visiotors favorite destination for some fun-filled mall hopping. Water Tower Place and 900 North Michigan Shops are some of the malls in the Magnificent Mile area. The suburbia also offers a unique Chicago Shopping experience in the form of malls like Woodfield Mall which is in Schaumburg and it also the largest shopping center in the area, the Oakbrook Center in Oakbrook and the Old Orchard in Skokie. The malls in Skokie and Oakbrook come coupled with the Chicago Shopping experience, beautiful landscapes and an awesome place for a family outing.

Chicago also hosts the Randolph Street Market festival which is home to the famous Antique Market. This place is heaven for all collectors and is held over a weekend. The entry fee to this place is cheap and the options are myriad. Here the Chicago Shopping experience is mixed with great live music.

The flea markets which enhance the Chicago Shopping experience are the Wolf flea market and Regency flea market to name a few.

Chicago Shopping is just about buying. It is an experience in itself. Just to be part of the hustle bustle and the grandeur is something worth looking ahead to-the place to be for shopaholics!"