Top Things to do in Illinois
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The 10 Best Shopping Malls in Illinois, United States
Discover the best top things to do in Illinois, United States including Water Tower Place, Fox Valley Mall, Past and Present Shoppes, Woodfield Mall, Wabash Depot Antique Mall, Yorktown Center, Peru Antique Mall, The Promenade Bolingbrook, The Glen, Gurnee Mills.
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1. Water Tower Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 783 reviews
Where downtown Chicago comes to life. At the pinnacle of Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place is Chicago's premier shopping destination. Its stunning eight-level atrium features more than 100 of your favorite stores and restaurants plus a mix of distinctive specialty shops and boutiques. It offers a unique, high-energy urban shopping experience you simply won't find anywhere else in the city. In short, Water Tower Place is the place to shop.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
As a native Chicago who is old enough to remember when the Hancock Building, Sears (now Willis) Tower, Water Tower Place and Millennium Park were built, when Navy Pier was renovated and when State Street was known as That Great Street, I think I'm qualified to recognize Chicago's leading tourist attractions--Navy Pier, Wrigley Field, Water Tower Place, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Cloud Gate and the Art Institute. Anyone visiting Chicago for the first time is encouraged to stay long enough to include those sites on your touring itinerary. For shoppers, Water Tower Place is a must. Located at 835 North Michigan Avenue, it was built in 1975 and named after the nearby Chicago Water Tower, one of the survivors of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. One of the first vertical malls in the world, the 78-story, multi-use gray marble structure includes an eight-story, 758,000-square-foot retail shopping mall with a lavish chrome-and-glass atrium with glass elevators, a 435-room Ritz-Carlton hotel, a motion picture theater, condominiums and office space. Water Tower Place is a primary destination for shoppers due to its size and wide variety of shops. It is anchored on the first floor by Macy's department store and the flagship American Girl store. Among the other 104 stores in the vast complex, which includes several restaurants and a food court, are Banana Republic, White House/Black Market, Coach, Forever 21, Aldo, Victoria's Secret, Lacoste, Ann Taylor, Oakley, Sephora, Lego, American Eagle Outfitters, Chico's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Chocolatier Godiva and J. Jill. The eighth floor is dominated by Harry Carey's baseball museum and the Chicago Cubs Clubhouse Shop. A visit to Chicago or a trip along the Magnificent Mile isn't complete without a stop at Water Tower Place.
2. Fox Valley Mall
3. Past and Present Shoppes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Past and Present Shoppes is a unique collection of 15 shops offering Antiques, Repurposed Items, Clothing and Jewelry, all under one roof. Vintage, Traditional, Parisian, Boho, Shabby Chic,Contemporary and Southwestern shops offer an always changing variety of items for your shopping pleasure. Open Monday-Saturday from 10-5, Thursday 10-7 and Sunday, 10-4. We're located between Rte. 31 and Rte. 25 on the Fox River, next to Napa Auto Parts in North Aurora, Illinois. A Don't Miss Tourist Destination!
4. Woodfield Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 636 reviews
Surround yourself with fashion, food, and fun with the most distinctive collection of shopping, dining and entertainment. Woodfield has the finest collection of department stores and specialty shops in the Great Lakes region including Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, jcpenney, Sears and nearly 300 stores and restaurants.
Reviewed By MeBlonde - Chicago, United States
Woodfield has always been a mall to visit once or twice a year as it is pretty far from my home. Besides the mall, there are a lot of good stores in the area as well as great restaurants so you can wander after the mall. As to going to the mall during this time, I felt all the cleaning precautions are being met, everyone in masks and plenty of stuff to buy. JC Penny, Macy's and Nordstrom are the main anchors and Lord and Taylor still there with going out of business sale signs everywhere. Most stores seem to go out of their way to keep customers safe by limiting the number of people in the stores. Sorry to see the Garret's closed but many other sweet bakery shops available as well as several coffee shops. This is a very big mall so if you are looking for a specific store would suggest you check on line to find out where the store is so you don't waste time looking for it. A couple of stores closed, but not many. Would shop again, if I was in the area.
5. Wabash Depot Antique Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By catlover004
This is one of the best malls that I have visited in the last few years. Starting out is the building - the old Wabash Railroad depot and regional offices. Outside and inside is history. Did you know in the turn of the last century there were 72 passenger trains going thru this station? It is so well built that the passing freight trains these days do not shake the floors or lights. There are two stories of creative booths, some tucked away in what were well lit closets. Antiques of all types and very reasonably priced (some booths had percent off sales) were attractively displayed. I enjoyed talking with the staff and owners. Don't miss this mall.
6. Yorktown Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By fenderbndr
It's a great mall and one of the few places where You can get Mrs Field's cookies.The mall also had a Hotrags store where You can buy incense sticks and other off the wall accessories.The food court is also pretty good.
7. Peru Antique Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By KGM1956 - Indiana, United States
Be prepared to spend a couple hours here if you want to see everything! The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the owner was wonderful, enjoyed chatting with him. Made quite a few purchases. Prices varied by dealer, some being quite reasonable and others really pricey. Nice variety of items, would stop in again if in the area.
8. The Promenade Bolingbrook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By tarad672
Love the location, accessibility & added year round activities to enhance visit, such as the Tree lighting in fall, the farmers market in summer & much more. Also, love all the Bass Pro activities & it's right there as well.
9. The Glen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Glen Tower Center, commonly known as The Glen, is like no other shopping mall you have ever experienced. Located at 2030 Tower Drive in Glenview, one of Chicago's north shore suburbs, it is an upscale layout that features over 50 specialty retailers and restaurants, luxury apartments, a movie theater and professional office spaces. No fast-food eateries or five-and-dime stores here. How about experiencing flavors of many cultures at Jibek Jolu, with a menu of cuisines from Turkey, India and post-Soviet countries? Or Dawg Park, where comfort food meets gourmet innovations? Shop at Carter's, Apricot Lane, Dick's Sporting Goods, Evereve, Von Maur, Jos. A. Bank, Glenview Jewelers, Dino's Sports Fan Shop, Gadget Works, Book Market, GameStop, Cookies by Design and Amphora Home. Take a luncheon break at Dawg Park Grill, Potbelly, El Tradicional, Noodles & Company, Forever Yogurt, Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop, John's Garage Sports Bar, Hashstacks Cafe and Market, Your Pie, Montira Thai and Sushi, Mingle Juice, Oak at the Glen, Yard House and Jibek Julu. For entertainment, see a movie at Arclight Cinemas or watch the grandchildren play games at Funtopia. Avoid the hustle and bustle of the larger shopping malls. The Glen offers something different.
10. Gurnee Mills
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 385 reviews
The newly renovated Gurnee Mills is the largest outlet and full-price shopping destination in Illinois. Gurnee Mills provides the ultimate indoor shopping experience with nearly 200 stores including Macy’s, Forever 21, Dick's Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, Bed Bath & Beyond/BuyBuy Baby and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Shoppers can dine at great restaurants including Rainforest Cafe, Buffalo Wild Wings and Chicago Woodfire Pizza Co., catch a movie at Gurnee Marcus Cinema, and enjoy an interactive & live experience at 60 To Escape. Gurnee Mills is located at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Grand Avenue (IL 132) in Gurnee, IL. It is conveniently located in between Chicago and Milwaukee with surrounding cities including Libertyville, Grayslake, Mundelein, Lake Forest, Waukegan, Antioch, and Round Lake Beach.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Gurnee Mills is the second largest shopping mall in Illinois, after Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg and ahead of Oak Brook Center in Oak Brook. While purists might argue that it doesn't have as many big-name brand businesses on the marquee, they would have to agree that visitors to Gurnee Mills will find more entertaining attractions and savory restaurants than its more celebrated rivals. Located at 6170 Grand Avenue in north suburban Gurnee, at the intersection of I-94 and Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132), Gurnee Mills features nearly 200 stores, including Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue and Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. The property also includes a movie theater, Gurnee Marcus Cinema, an indoor miniature golf course and laser tag at Tilt Studio. At this time of year, the indoor facility is crowded with children in a back-to-school mode. They make shopping at Gurnee Mills an all-day experience with shopping, eating and watching a movie. Other stores include Bed Bath & Beyond, Forever 21, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Nike, Marshalls, Kay's Jewelers, H&M, Gap, Crocs, Foot Locker, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Loft Outlet, T Mobile, Sunglass Hut, Disney Store Outlet, Lens Crafters, Victoria's Secret, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Movado and Zales. Ready for a coffee break? Stop at Starbucks. How about lunch? Try Subway, Burger King, Portillo's, Rainforest Cafe, Chicago Woodfire Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Kelly's Cajun Grill, Charleys Philly Cheesesteak and Jamba Juice. And if you have time, your kids would love to spend some time at nearby Six Flags Great America.
