With the holidays almost here, it's time to start making your list and checking it twice! Fortunately, Chicagoland offers a wealth of amazing holiday shopping destinations.
From malls to markets and mom-and-pop shops, these are some of our real estate agents' favorite places to find gifts for everyone on their holiday shopping lists.
The largest mall in Illinois and one of the largest in the United States, the Woodfield Mall is less than 40 minutes from Chicago in the northwest suburb of Schaumburg. Spanning 2.7 million square feet of retail space and featuring nearly 300 stores, it's safe to assume there's a gift for everyone here. Additionally, the mall does a great job of decorating and getting into the holiday spirit, offering opportunities for photos with Santa.
Many Chicagoland neighborhoods offer incredible opportunities to browse small, locally owned shops, but few can match the sheer variety found in Andersonville. It's considered Chicago's "shop small" capital, with dozens of lovely shops nestled along the Clark Street corridor in the Anderson Shopping Village. Top shops for holiday gifts include:
Of all the holiday markets that pop up in Chicagoland this time of year, few are as beloved as the Christkindlmarket in Aurora, IL.
Open Thursdays through Sundays, November 21-December 24, this market offers a tremendous variety of holiday vendors. But it's much more than a shopping destination; the Aurora Christkindlmarket also includes incredible food, drink, and entertainment.
The Magnificent Mile is easily Chicago's most iconic shopping destination, and it's at its best during the holidays. This extravagant retail corridor along Michigan Avenue forms the boundary between the Streeterville and River North neighborhoods, and it's populated by many of the city's best high-end retailers. Major department stores like Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom sit alongside outposts of global luxury brands like Cartier and Giorgio Armani.
Contact us today to learn more about experiencing the holidays in the Chicago area. And be sure to ask our real estate agents about how we can help find your dream home in Chicagoland this holiday season.