Pack some extra bobby pins, comfortable
shoes and a slinky cocktail dress as we
take a look at shopping and sashaying
in the “windy city.” Chicago
is centrally located on the bottom tip
of Illinois’ Lake Michigan, and
offers the t-girl an array of bargain
to boutique shops and routine to risqué
nightlife.
The Magnificent Mile
Downtown Chicago is enthralling
year-round, but starting in June it’ll
not only be a shopping Mecca, but an unforgettably
beautiful floral display, as well. From
June through September, the “Gardens
of The Magnificent Mile” are in
full bloom, with walking tours alongside
some of the nation’s best shopping.
After a light breakfast fare, don your
best summer baby-doll dress and some comfortable
heals for a day of shopping.
Take a stroll down Michigan Avenue. Here
are our favorites…
Banana Republic, 744 N
Michigan Avenue (312) 642-0020
Bloomingdale’s, 900
N Michigan Avenue (312) 440-4460
Crate & Barrel, 646
N Michigan Avenue (312) 787-5900
Gap, 555 N Michigan Avenue
(312) 494-8580
Giorgio Armani, 800 N Michigan
Avenue (312) 751-2244
Gucci, 900 N Michigan Avenue
(312) 664-5504
MaxMara, 900 N Michigan
Avenue (312) 475-9500
Neiman Marcus, 737 N Michigan
Avenue (312) 642-5900
Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand
Avenue (312) 464-1515
Pottery Barn, 734 N Michigan
Avenue (312) 587-9602
Room & Board, 542 N
Rush Street (312) 222-0970
Saks Fifth Avenue, 700
N Michigan Avenue (312) 944-6500
Take a break with a midday meal.
Bistro 110, 110 E. Pearson
Street (312) 266-3110
Viand Bar & Kitchen,
155 E. Ontario Street (312) 255-8505
Nightlife in not-so-Boy's
Town
It’s
been a full day of shopping (or at least
window shopping), so go back to your hotel
and take a break. Rest, then soak (with
candles), then get ready for a night on
the town. We’ll travel just north
of downtown to the Lakeview neighborhood
of Chicago. This locale is typically referred
to as “Boy’s Town,”
but tonight its t-girl central.
Save some cab fare because you won’t
want to drive home after visiting our
favorite nighttime hotspots.
Circuit Night Club, 3641
N Halsted Street (773) 325-2233
Hydrate, 3458 N Halsted
Street (773) 975-9244
Minibar, 3341 Halsted Street
(773) 871-MBAR
Roscoe’s Tavern &
Café, 3356 N Halsted Street (773)
281-3355
Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted
Street (773) 477-9189
Spin Night Club, 800 W
Belmont Avenue (773) 327-7711
It’s been a long day (or weekend
if you do this times two), and now its
time to hit the bed (i.e. pass out). Chicago
at it’s best. Take it in strides.
Don’t try to cram Chicago into one
weekend. Sample it, then tell friends.
Or, if you like it as much
as us, shhhh!, don’t tell.
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