From comic books and designer figurines to Harry Potter merch, these Chicago pop culture shops have everything their biggest fans want. The list below highlights interesting pop culture shops across the city. Harry Potter Shop Enchanting Experience: Opened in April 2025, the Harry Potter Shop is the newest addition to the Magnificent Mile. Discover themed… Read more »
Souvenir stores are filled with great keepsakes for visitors to any place. But sometimes, you want something that says a more about the place than yet another coffee mug or refrigerator magnet. We’ve curated these cool Chicago gifts that deepen your love and understanding of the city’s history and culture. Chicago: A City Above All… Read more »
The chic boutiques on the Magnificent Mile has helped earn the Windy City a reputation as a world-class retail destination. But beyond downtown, one can find many shops for lovers of the past decades of fashion. Check out our guide to the best of Chicago’s vintage stores. Lost Girls Vintage The Vibe: Founded by two… Read more »
Chicago’s museums offer more than just exhibits; they house some of the city’s best-kept shopping secrets. From mind-bending puzzles to science kits and marine-themed goodies, the gift shops in these museums provide unique items that capture the spirit of each institution. Here’s a guide to the best museum gift shops in Chicago! Museum of Illusions… Read more »
Check out Water Tower Place Chicago, where you find shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and live theater.
Swarovski Renowned jewelry designer Swarovski bids farewell to its previous outlets along the illustrious North Michigan Avenue. However, with grandeur befitting its reputation, Swarovski is set to make a sparkling comeback. Its new home can be found on the prestigious first floor of 636 N. Michigan Ave., which formerly housed a lavish Rolex store. Swarovski… Read more »
Merz Apothecary Established in 1875 in Lincoln Square as a small drugstore with an herbal focus that served European immigrants, Merz Apothecary remains a Chicago gem. The store resembles an authentic European apothecary, featuring a tin roof and antique pharmacy jars. Now, the store blends traditional remedies with the technology of the modern age to… Read more »
State Street “State Street, that great street …” sang Sinatra—and we couldn’t agree more! Home of the iconic former Marshall Fields (now Macy’s), State Street will suit all of your shopping needs. Whatever the occasion and whomever you’re shopping for, consider State Street your one-stop-shop—also full of awesome photo ops! Andersonville Home to dozens of… Read more »
If you’re looking for some of Chicago’s most unique hot spots to shop for yourself or your loved ones, look no further. Below are some of the best spots to shop, eat and enjoy yourself. Magnificent Mile Not only does the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Ave. contain the water tower with dozens of shops in… Read more »
Channel your inner fashionista and find your perfect look at the best shops Chicago has to offer. Whether your looking for a nice dinner top or a drop dead gorgeous dress for the night, we promise you’ll find what you’re looking for and more! Akira Akira is the perfect shop to find your next gorgeous… Read more »