Rethink Your Holiday Shopping

by Citysearch_editors - 0 Reviews - 1,718 Lists

Updated: September 27, 2006

Skip the mall crowds: From kitschy gift shops to craft studios for cool DIY ideas, add a creative twist to your holiday shopping.

On this page:Chicago Ideas, More Chicago Shopping.

Chicago Ideas

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Kafka Wine Co
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    3325 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    For the wine lover on your list, choose from more than 250 vintages at this affordable Boys Town shop.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Uncle Fun
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    1338 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    You're sure to find plenty of unusual, whimsical holiday gifts here, whether it's Smurf miniatures or a volume of Brad Pitt photos.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Strange Cargo
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    3448 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    Find some retro gifts for the vintage fashionista on your list. This boutique carries Levis, leather jackets, accessories and more.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Timeless Toys Ltd
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    4749 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)

    Please the little tot in your life with a gift from this toy emporium which stocks everything from sock puppets to Harry Potter papraphernalia.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Dorby Magoo & Co
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    2744 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    With a huge selection of toys, books and games for kids of all ages, finding the right gift is a cinch.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Glazed Expressions
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    717 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    Design and create a personalized gift from the heart at this paint-your-own pottery studio.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Jazz Record Mart
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    27 E Illinois, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Jazz enthusiasts are sure to covet many of the great recordings from this famous music mart.

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Material Possessions Chicago
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    704 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    From hand-carved furniture to designer dinnerware, find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts at this eclectic shop.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pumpkin Moon
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    1028 North Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60301 (map)

    Find retro gifts for the collector in your life: Gumby, Betty Boop, Scooby-Doo and Spider-Man on lunchboxes, posters and more.

More Chicago Shopping

  1. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Crate & Barrel
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    646 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

  2. 11 1 Star Rating: Poor James & Sons
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    15234 S La Grange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462 (map)