Illinois Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 54) SHOPPING NATIONAL BRANDS American Girl Place Water Tower Place, 875 N. Michigan Ave. American Girls come to life in the first mall store dedicated to the dolls that make up the American Girl collection. Shop the colorful boutiques and dine in the eclectic cafe. 877/AG-PLACE, www.americangirl.com this treasured National Historic Landmark offers hundreds of free performances annually, art exhibitions and building tours, as well as a gift shop and restaurant. 312/FINE-ART, 312/744-6630, Free www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St. This highly regarded historical institution features an impressive collection of exhibits centered on Chicago and Illinois. Explore architecture, fashion, decorative and industrial arts, film, paintings and sculpture, prints and photographs. 312/642-4600, www.chicagohistory.org $ flanked by the Richard J. Daley Center downtown. Rising 50 feet and weighing 163 tons, the sculpture is an abstract design of a woman’s head. A variety of cultural programs are held “Under the Picasso” Mon.–Fri. at noon. 312/744-3315, www.underthepicasso.us Free DuSable Museum of African-American History 740 E. 56th Place Trace African-American history, including the Works Progress Administration period of the 1930s and the civil rights movement, with the help of the DuSable Museum’s cultural and art collections. 773/947-0600, www.dusablemuseum.org $ Magnificent Mile North Michigan Ave. between Oak St. and the Chicago River Besides showplace shopping on tree-lined walkways, find world-class hotels, top restaurants, noteworthy historic landmarks and architectural treasures. 312/642-3570, www.themagnificentmile.com City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower 806 N. Michigan Ave. Located in one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks, the City Gallery features photographs of Chicago by Chicago photographers. 312/742-0808 Free The Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. For those who appreciate the past, The Field Museum is one of the world’s greatest naturalhistory museums. View exhibits and displays of more than 15 million artifacts and specimens. Call about free-admission days. 312/922-9410, www.fieldmuseum.org $ Oak Street Between State St. and Michigan Ave. Many of the world’s most exclusive boutiques line Oak Street, including Barneys, Prada, Tod’s and other high-end retailers. 888/909-5500, www.oakstreetchicago.com The Four Seasons (Les Quatre Saisons) 70 W. Madison St. Located in the heart of the Loop, this beautiful outdoor mosaic, designed by Marc Chagall, was executed in the Byzantine technique. The mosaic evokes the traditional imagery of the changing seasons and features characters from Russian village life. Free State Street Between Wacker Dr. and Congress St. The pulse of the city beats in the Loop’s “Great Street,” where historic Chicago shops are located, as well as numerous specialty stores. The area is also a theater hub. 312/782-9160, www.chicagoloopalliance.com MIKE SERONI Frederick C. Robie House Clarke House Museum 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this spectacular 1909 Prairie Style house features 174 exquisite art-glass windows and doors. It is currently under full-scale restoration but still open to the public. 773/834-1847, www.wrightplus.org $ Clarke House and Glessner House Museums 1800 S. Prairie Ave. and 1827 S. Indiana Ave. See two residences from Chicago’s past—the Clarke and Glessner houses. The 1836 Clarke House is one of the oldest domestic structures in the city. Both houses are part of the Prairie Avenue Historic District. 312/326-1480, www.glessnerhouse.org $ Harold Washington Library Center 400 S. State St. The Harold Washington Library Center is one of the world’s largest municipal buildings and an architectural gem. Visit the children’s library or beautiful Winter Garden, browse through the blues and jazz collections or attend one of the many special programs in the library’s theater. Free 312/747-4300, www.chipublib.org Daley Plaza Washington St., between Dearborn and Clark streets See the world-renowned Picasso sculpture, KIM KARPELES State Street MAIN STREETS Lakeview Neighborhood Southport Ave. Head into this neighborhood, the home of Wrigley Field, to find funky boutiques, antiques stores, and more. 773/472-7171, www.lakeviewchamber.com Lincoln Park Neighborhood Armitage Ave., Halsted St. and Clybourn Corridor This progressive neighborhood offers visitors a varied shopping experience, from high-end boutiques to home stores. 773/880-5200, www.lincolnparkchamber.com New Maxwell Street Market Desplaines St. between Harrison St. and Roosevelt Rd. Visit this flea market famous for wonderful bargains on everything from tires and tools to fresh produce and clothing. It’s a Chicago tradition every Sun. morning. 312/922-3100 The Field Museum Continued on page 56 54 ILLINOIS. MILE AFTER MAGNIFICENT MILE. enjoyillinois.com http://www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs http://www.underthepicasso.us http://www.americangirl.com http://www.chicagohistory.org http://www.dusablemuseum.org http://www.themagnificentmile.com http://www.fieldmuseum.org http://www.oakstreetchicago.com http://www.chicagoloopalliance.com http://www.wrightplus.org http://www.glessnerhouse.org http://www.chipublib.org http://www.lakeviewchamber.com http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com http://www.enjoyillinois.com
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