Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in West Loop Area

We've collected top 10 mentioned shopping places in West Loop from other articles such as Thrillist, Chicago Parent, Condé Nast Traveler, including the mall, outlet, etc.

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in West Loop Area

Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center
4.7 (4856 ratings)4.5 (2824 ratings)
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Cultural centerShoppingArt centerArt GalleriesArchitectural Buildings
Water Tower Place
Water Tower Place
4.5 (11326 ratings)4.5 (724 ratings)
Shopping destination with glass elevator & over 100 retail stores, spas & restaurants.
835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Shopping mallShopping
Mentioned by VacationIdea
23 Best Chicago Shopping Spots
"Water Tower Place is a 74-story skyscraper on North Michigan Avenue along the Magnificent Mile. The building is home to an eight-level shopping center located at the northern tip of the Magnificent Mile that boasts 758,000 square feet of retail space filled with over 104 stores, a myriad dining options, a theater that is part of Broadway in Chicago and the Chicago Sports Museum. The center is home to stores such as American Girl Place, Sephora, Forever 21 and its new beauty boutique."
Mentioned by M&M Buses
Best Shopping Malls in Chicago | Chicago Shopping Guide
"It’s very close to the Chicago Museum of Contemporary art, so if you happen to be there for a tour, you can get there on foot quickly. The Water Tower place consists of various mix-use amenities, such as hotel, theater, condominiums and a shopping mall. The shopping mall offers a wide variety of both contemporary fashion and big brands such as American Eagle Outfitters."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Shopping Centers in Chicago
"Water Tower Place is a Chicago landmark renowned for its broad selection of over 100 stores. This 8-story mall features a number of restaurants, entertainment options, as well as a live theater. Their stores and restaurants include famous brands like Adidas, Hollister co., The LEGO Store, Pandora, Sephora, and many more."
The Merchandise Mart
The Merchandise Mart
4.5 (2056 ratings)4 (133 ratings)
Huge building featuring high-end home design & furniture showrooms, plus a lineup of trade shows.
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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900 North Michigan Shops
900 North Michigan Shops
4.5 (2015 ratings)4 (72 ratings)
7 levels of luxury retailers, fashion boutiques & restaurants along Magnificent Mile.
900 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Shopping mallShoppingFashion designerFood courtWomen's clothing store
Mentioned by M&M Buses
Best Shopping Malls in Chicago | Chicago Shopping Guide
"The 900 North Michigan Shops are located in the iconic Chicago skyscraper, which was built in 1989. This monumental building is home to many offices, condominiums, and a vast shopping mall. Similarly to the Water Tower Place, the place has a vast multi-story atrium, of which the rear is occupied by Bloomingdale’s."
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user TonyTheTiger used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Enjoy a quiet and elegant shopping experience in the busy heart of the city. The north end of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is where plenty (well, not 900 as the name suggests) of shops, restaurants, spas and fitness centres are found."
Mentioned by lyft.com
Top 10 Most Visited Shopping Malls in Chicago
"900 North Michigan Shops is a visually stunning and highly desired shopping destination that resides on the north end of Chicago's vibrant Magnificent Mile with an exclusive tenant mix including Bloomingdale's, Gucci, J.Crew and more."
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
4.7 (132 ratings)4.5 (17 ratings)
Museum focused exclusively on folk & outsider art, also offering performances & lectures.
756 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Art museumShoppingArt centerArt galleryCultural centerEvent venueGift shop
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Open Museums in Chicago: Full Guide to Museums Reopening
"Now open This unique museum, dedicated to work by self-taught artists, has reopened to the public. Intuit has taken several new precautions, including directional signage, reduced touch points, and enhanced sanitation. They’ve even re-installed their exhibition Outsider Art: The Collection of Victor F. Keen to increase spacing and allow more distancing."
Mentioned by Expedia Viewfinder
The Best Galleries and Art Museums in Chicago
"This is a term coined by its founders to describe art created by self-taught artists or those without any formal training. The focus here is on artists who for any number of reasons exist outside of mainstream art. The permanent collection features artists including Minnie Evans, Miles Carpenter, and William Hawkins."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Art Galleries in Chicago 🥇
"Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art features a large number of artworks presenting intuitive and outsider art. They have been featuring various artworks since 1991. Their world-class exhibitions give an opportunity for the public to explore this kind of art."
Brickyard Mall
Brickyard Mall
4.3 (4410 ratings)
Shopping mall offering big-box department stores, electronics & wireless resources & a food court.
2600 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA
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Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"It was very popular during the ‘80s and locals are still loyal to it. It is easy on the eye, with lawns and trees, and brick walls. Nowadays, it still attracts people and offers plenty of parking space, with security, and convenient shopping."
Express
Express
4.2 (192 ratings)
Fashion chain supplying contemporary house-label clothing & accessories for day & night.
17 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Clothing storeJeans shopDress storeFashion accessories storeMen's clothing storeOutlet storeSunglasses storeT-shirt storeWomen's clothing storeWork clothes store
Mentioned by lyft.com
Top 10 Most Visited Clothing Stores in The Loop, Chicago
"Express is an international fashion chain with women’s clothing and men’s clothing for work, play and all kinds of parties. Shop Express for women’s jeans, leggings, dresses, sweaters and shirts, and men’s jeans, suits, graphic tees and polos, plus shoes, jewelry and other accessories..."
Addison Mall
Addison Mall
4.3 (1918 ratings)
Modest outdoor shopping mall counting eateries, shoe shops & a Target among its chain stores.
2970 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Shopping mall
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"Source: Photo by Flickr user Patrick Hoesly used under CC BY 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Addison is a smaller, cosy mall (fewer than 30 stores), located in the Avondale neighbourhood."
The Maxwell
The Maxwell
4.3 (1261 ratings)
Multilevel retail complex offering name-brand shops for clothing, sporting goods & home supplies.
1100 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Shopping mall
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"Looking for brand shops for clothing, sporting goods, home supplies and more, under one roof?. Head to The Maxwell. It is smaller (around 10 stores) but complex."
Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall
3.8 (6639 ratings)
Retail destination with 135-plus stores & restaurants plus a multiplex movie theater.
7601 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652, USA
Shopping mall
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user One Homo Sapiens used under CC BY 3.0. Heading to the Southwest Side of Chicago?. Ford City Mall has stood there since 1945."

Cheap Places to Eat in West Loop

The Garage Bar & Sandwiches
The Garage Bar & Sandwiches
4.6 (534 ratings)
Neighborhood hangout with a long beer list, eclectic bar fare, a rooftop deck, TVs & games.
6154 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
BarTakeout RestaurantSandwich shop
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Chicago's Best Rooftop Bars
"As the name suggests, the roof at The Garage Bar does whip up sandwiches: some teeming with crispy shrimp, others humble burgers elevated with a fried egg and bacon. Upstairs, the roof is decked out with comfy couches and green umbrellas, plus a changing list of 130 different beers, so even regulars can try something new. Plus, guests can play a handful of games like shuffleboard and darts."
Hot Woks Cool Sushi
Hot Woks Cool Sushi
4.4 (1220 ratings)
Casual spot serving creative sushi, Thai food & bento boxes in a sleek, contemporary space.
MILLENNIUM PARK, 30 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
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Big Bowl
Big Bowl
4.3 (1145 ratings)
Restaurant serving Chinese & Thai dishes, cocktails & craft beers in a relaxed, stylish space.
60 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantRestaurantThai restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
Downtown Chicago’s Best Bets for Chinese Food
"Lettuce Entertain You’s pan-Asian specialist has an approachable menu consisting of items like potstickers, orange chicken, kung pao beef, and sweet and sour shrimp. Order here carryout and delivery."
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Best Chinese Food in Chicago
"Big Bowl, a mid-sized regional chain with three restaurants in Illinois, builds upon the concept of generously portioned bowls of Chinese and Thai cuisine. The downtown Chicago ven..."

Top Rated Parks to Visit in West Loop

Washington (George) Park
Washington (George) Park
4.4 (2827 ratings)
366-acre park with 3 playgrounds, a community pool, a fitness center, sports courts & a lagoon.
5531 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Park
Tobey Prinz Beach Park
Tobey Prinz Beach Park
4.7 (560 ratings)
1050 W Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60626, USA
ParkPublic beach
Burnham Park
Burnham Park
4.5 (2437 ratings)
36.5-acre green space with landscaping, tennis courts, a bike path & many sports fields.
5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Park
Mentioned by planetware.com
9 Best Parks in Chicago | PlanetWare
"Burnham Park stretches six miles along the shores of Lake Michigan's Oakland Shoal from 14th Street to 56th Street, covering just shy of 600 acres of waterfront. The large Burnham Harbor takes up the shoreline from the park's northern end to 22nd Street, well-protected by Northerly Island. Burnham Park starts at the southern end of Grant Park, and is home to numerous attractions including Soldier Field, home of The Chicago Bears."
Mentioned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
List of beaches in Chicago
"Burnham Park runs for 6 miles (9.7 km) along Chicago's lakefront from Grant Park in the north to Jackson Park in the south, through the neighborhoods of Near South, Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood and Hyde Park."

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in West Loop

North Park Village Nature Center
North Park Village Nature Center
4.7 (537 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.
5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by 10Best
Miles of Serenity and Activities Found throughout Chicago Parks
"Visitors to this hidden gem will enjoy oak savanna, a forest, wetland and prairie all in one area. There are three trails from which to choose and explore: main loop, wetland and woodland and while you can take as long as you'd like, it's possible to do them all within an hour if you're in a hurry (although hopefully you're not because you want to stop at the lily pond, gaze at the free roaming deer and catch a turtle or finches as you take in the fresh air and scenery). Early Spring, locals from all over the city come by for the annual Maple Tree Tapping Festival where kids can enjoy free activities and see demonstrations on the Maple syrup process."
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 10 Best Spots for a Nature Escape in Chicago
"North ParkYou could do worse than strolling through this 46-acre nature preserve with trails that wind through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savannah. You could also do worse than just chilling at the birding area and spotting rare specimens with your well-practiced/made-up bird calls."
Kathy Osterman Beach
Kathy Osterman Beach
4.8 (170 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Energetic urban beach offering golden shores & seasonal lifeguards, plus city vistas.
Illinois 60660, USA
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Jackson Bark
Jackson Bark
4.8 (505 ratings)5 (31 ratings)
6000 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near West Loop

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