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From the endless shopping of the Magnificent Mile to the one-of-a-kind antiques in historic small towns, Illinois offers a shopping experience for everyone.

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Alton's Antique District

City: Alton
Region: Great Rivers Country

Historic Downtown Alton is better known as "Antique Row," boasting of more than 40 antique and specialty shops offering a wide array of treasures, trinkets, antiques and unusual gifts. Pick up a piece of Alton's rich history from one of the many local antique dealers. From the simple to the sublime, just about everything can be found along Broadway, Third Street and the surrounding neighborhood.

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Anthill Gallery & Vintage Curiosities

City: Cobden
Region: Trails to Adventure

Anthill productions is home to the photography of rare images' Bob Hageman and the stained-glass work of Firelight Studio's Linda Austin. For well over 20 years, Linda and Bob have been making and displaying their unique artworks throughout the Midwest, and they are now for the first time making them available to a broader audience.

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Benton Square Antique Mall

City: Benton
Region: Trails to Adventure

Come see many unusual items, some you don't see every day -- and our prices are very fair. We always tell the customer go check the rest, come back to the best!

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Broadway Antique Market

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Browse the showrooms of 75 dealers at this antique mall that offers everything from mid-century modern furniture to art deco jewelry and 1950s lighting.

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Downtown Champaign Shopping

City: Champaign
Region: Land of Lincoln

Discover cute boutiques housed in historic storefronts in downtown Champaign, including antique and consignment shops. Be sure to stop at PACA’s Architectural Salvage Warehouse, where you’ll find everything from vintage stained glass to ceramic tiles.

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Downtown Geneva

City: Geneva
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Nestled in the heart of the Fox Valley, and home to dozens of delightful shops, restaurants and galleries is Geneva – a picture postcard. Come stroll along the lush, tree-lined streets and visit a historic town with exquisite dining, boutique shopping, world-class lodging and award-winning festivals. Located 50 miles from downtown Chicago, Geneva is a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle by I-88, I-90 or Metra train.

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Downtown Lebanon

City: Lebanon
Region: Great Rivers Country

Stroll brick-paved St. Louis Street in the Lebanon Antiques District, where you’ll find more than 20 antique and specialty shops in this historic town that was founded in 1804, during the time of the Lewis & Clark expedition.

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Downtown Springfield

City: Springfield
Region: Land of Lincoln

Stroll downtown Springfield and check out shops that carry everything from Lincoln souvenirs to one-of-a-kind jewelry and fresh-made fudge. See the latest antique finds from Europe and Asia showcased at the upscale Widow at Windsor Antiques on Fifth Street.

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Downtown St. Charles

City: St. Charles
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Located on the banks of the Fox River, historic St. Charles is known for its great antique shops housed in turn-of-the-century buildings. Visit Century Corners Historic Shopping District and Old St. Charles, where you'll find landmark buildings, unique boutiques and nearly 30 restaurants.

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Geneva Antique Market

City: Geneva
Region: Chicago & Beyond

A multi-dealer market loaded with wonderful vintage items from jewelry to furniture. Come see our many treasures! We lead the Midwest in Vintage/antique Christmas items.

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Grafton Riverside Flea Market

City: Grafton
Region: Great Rivers Country

From April through October (on the fourth weekend of the month) browse the unique wares for sale at Grafton’s Riverside Flea Market, located in the old Boatworks building on the river. You’ll find a wide selection of antiques and crafts, along with flea market fare.

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Illinois Artisans Shop

City: Springfield
Region: Land of Lincoln

Head to the Illinois State Museum to shop for fine crafts made in Illinois. Juried artisans from across the state display and sell their wares. Find jewelry, baskets, ceramics, textiles, paintings, photography, glass art and more.

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Kane County Flea Market

City: St. Charles
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Browse the wares of hundreds of dealers at the Kane County Flea Market in St. Charles, held the first weekend of each month (rain or shine) at the Kane County Fairgrounds.


Lincoln Trail Antiques

City: Odin
Region: Trails to Adventure

Largest privately owned antique shop in Southern Illinois. General line of antiques and collectibles, glassware, primitives, old toys, old tools and lamp parts.

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Magnificent Mile Shopping

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

You'll find world-class shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment throughout the Magnificent Mile area. With four shopping centers, renowned boutiques and locally acclaimed designers, Chicago's Magnificent Mile area is a shopper's paradise. After you've shopped 'til you dropped, dine at one of our superb restaurants, see Chicago's famous skyline from the John Hancock Observatory, or catch a show at an area theater.

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Main Street Galena

City: Galena
Region: Great Rivers Country

Galena's historic Main Street, named "Best Main Street in the Midwest" by Midwest Living magazine, curves past nearly 100 19th-century storefronts. Galena looks much as it did during the time of the Civil War, although now the historic red brick buildings are home to charming boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. Galena is also known for its cozy lodgings, with quaint bed and breakfasts dotting the picturesque hillsides surrounding the town.

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Makanda Boardwalk

City: Makanda
Region: Trails to Adventure

This historic boardwalk dates back to the 1890s. Today it offers galleries featuring quality handcrafts created by local artisans and a country store.

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Oak Street Shopping

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

After the Chicago fire of 1871, many wealthy Chicagoans contracted European-trained architects to build new homes and mansions on the City's Near North side. Oak Street soon became the center of the expanding Gold Coast neighborhood and home to some of Chicago's most prominent families. With the turn of the Century, skyscrapers began to grow along neighboring Michigan avenue, but Oak Street retained its historical brownstone character and intimate scale, combining glamorous style with cozy informality. Today Oak Street has become an International style center, housing many of the world's most exclusive boutiques and salons. It is a street which attracts shoppers from all over the world who seek only the best. Oak Street has become a true "destination", a street of dreams where excitement is generated by sophistication and great taste.

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Peoria RiverFront

City: Peoria
Region: Great Rivers Country

You’ll find art galleries, music venues, specialty shops, and great restaurants all located along Peoria’s beautiful RiverFront. Whether it’s a quick bite at a casual café or a relaxing dinner, we have something for everyone. You can enjoy live music and entertainment every weekend, shop the largest Antique Center in Central Illinois or find the perfect gift or home accent at one of our fun and inviting RiverFront shops. Throughout the summer, we offer an endless assortment of outdoor concerts and events. And don’t miss the RiverFront Market featuring local produce, art, and musicians, Saturday mornings, June – September. Peoria’s RiverFront… Where fun, food and friends meet!

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Sandwich Antiques Market

City: Sandwich
Region: Chicago & Beyond

Held rain or shine, this fair features more than 600 exhibitors selling quality antiques and collectibles at the park-like Sandwich Fairgrounds on select Sundays from May through October.

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Southern Illinois Artisans Shop and Visitors Center

City: Whittington
Region: Trails to Adventure

More than 25 categories of arts and crafts from fine art to the traditional crafts from more than 900 Illinois artisans. Also, home to the Southern Illinois Art Gallery. Special workshops and events throughout the year.

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Southern Illinois Treasure Trail

City: Carbondale
Region: Trails to Adventure

Go on a treasure hunt and explore a variety of antique shops that make up the Southern Illinois Treasure Trail. Stores ranging from antique malls to small shops are located in Pinckneyville, DuQuoin, Campbell Hill, Oraville, Murphysboro, Makanda and Carbondale.

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The Shops at 900

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

A remarkable collection of 70 distinctive shops and restaurants including Bloomingdale's, Gucci, MaxMara and Michael Kors.

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Uptown Normal

City: Normal
Region: Land of Lincoln

Uptown Normal has undergone a renaissance, with a recent overhaul of the area that included new streets and sidewalks, plus the addition of the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Charming restaurants and shops populate Uptown Normal, including Babbitt’s Books, which offers hard-to-find rare antique books.

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Wabash Depot Antique Centre

City: Decatur
Region: Land of Lincoln

This beautiful 10,000-sqare-foot building has been restored to its twentieth-century rail depot grandeur, and now houses antique dealers selling their treasures.

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Water Tower Place

City: Chicago
Region: Chicago & Beyond

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.

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Join in a pride parade or catch one of the many gay-friendly events around the state that are uniquely Illinois.

Illinois is the sixth state to allow civil unions, providing same-sex couples with the same state-level rights as married couples. Passing the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Unions Act into law was an important priority for Governor Pat Quinn. Since June 1, 2011, civil union licenses have been available at any County Clerk’s office in Illinois.

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