Chicago's Country Street is a 1-stop spot for some of the urban center's best shopping. Locals head here for the blocks on blocks of modernistic malls, historic department stores, specialty shops, bargain options, and more. Visitors love the central location, but a few blocks from Millennium Park, the Riverwalk, Theatre Commune, and more classic Chicago sights.

Hither's where to get during your shopping spree on Chicago's State Street.

Macy'due south on State Street

Macy'southward on Land Street is part architectural bout and function retail heaven. The building — a National Historic Landmark — has an ornate outside with towering granite columns and the massive Great Clocks that greet State Street shoppers. The within is just as grand — don't miss the shimmering TIffany ceiling that soars above the first-flooring cosmetics department.

Walk to the main escalators and you'll come across the Burnham Fountain, designed by famed Chicago architect Daniel Burnham. For a shopping pause, head to the historic Walnut Room (the very outset eating place in a department store) where you'll find tons of quondam-globe touches, like Austrian chandeliers and century-former woods paneling. Brand sure to order Mrs. Hering's Chicken Pot Pie, a staple on the menu since 1907.

If you lot're visiting in the leap, don't miss Macy'south annual Spring Blossom Show. And over the winter, a visit to Macy'southward holiday windows is a Chicago tradition. Some other insider tip: download a Visitors Savings Pass for 10% off virtually purchases.

Country Street stores

Block 37

For a true Country Street shopping experience, stick to the stretch of State between Lake Street to Jackson Boulevard. That's where you'll find trendy shops, mega retailers, local boutiques, and more.

Block 37, just across the street from Macy's, is a hip shopping hub filled with absurd stores and eateries. Browse shops like Anthropologie for vintage-inspired clothes and home accessories, Magnolia Baker for cupcakes and classic desserts, and the Disney Store for the ultimate dream-come-true gifts for kids. For a quick break and seize with teeth, stop past the lively Latinicity nutrient hall for Latin-inspired street food.

Just down the street, Merz Apothecary is tucked away inside the famed Palmer House Hilton Hotel. This family-owned Chicago business features difficult-to-notice perfumes and colognes, old-school shaving products, and specialty toiletries. Around the corner, you'll find AKIRA, the Chicago boutique that'south become a stylish Midwest staple. Look loads of statement-making women'south clothing and personalized service.

Too on State Street, you'll discover all your favorite trend-setting stores, similar Nordstrom Rack, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, Saks Off Fifth, Express, Old Navy, Target, and DSW, simply to name a few.

State Street eats

All that shopping can work up an appetite. Here's a few of our favorite Chicago restaurants on or effectually State Street.

Atwood: Part of boutique hotel Staypineapple, Atwood serves innovative American plates and craft cocktails in a building designed by architecture icon Daniel Burnham.

The Berghoff: A Chicago establishment since 1898, this is a local favorite for traditional German language food and beer.

The Lockwood: The brownie was first created at the Palmer House Hilton in 1893 for the Chicago Globe's Fair. Endeavour the hotel's signature dessert at their luxe lobby eatery.

The Dearborn: With classic tavern vibes and gimmicky style, The Dearborn is ever humming. Grab a cozy berth and order up a few plates of mod Midwestern cuisine.

Sightseeing near State

Art Institute in fall
Fine art Institute of Chicago

If you're shopping forth State Street, then you're in the center of the Loop, and within a brusk walk of some of the city's major sights.

Millennium Park: It'south abode to Chicago'southward iconic Cloud Gate, aka "The Bean," Crown Fountain, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Lurie Garden, and more.

Maggie Daley Park: Scale the climbing wall, cruise along the Skating Ribbon, play a round of mini golf, and and so much more than at this lakefront dark-green space.

Art Institute of Chicago: Visit 1 of the largest and oldest art museums in the nation, abode to the acclaimed Modern Fly and the largest drove of Impressionist art outside the Louvre.

Chicago Cultural Center: This cultural hub is home to tons of free things to see, like art exhibits, classical concerts, dance performances, and the largest Tiffany stained glass dome in the world. Plus, get an insider await at the city during a free tour with a Chicago Greeter.

American Writers Museum: The just museum of its kind in the nation, information technology's a treasure trove of American literary history.

Chicago Riverwalk: There's a lot of reasons to honey the scenic Riverwalk — panoramic views, compages and dinner cruises, kayak rentals, outdoor restaurants and bars, public fine art, and more.

Chicago Architecture Eye: Chicago is a city of legendary architecture. The Chicago Architecture Eye puts that legacy on brandish, with cool exhibits similar a scale model of the city that includes four,000 tiny buildings.

Wabash Arts Corridor: Wander the streets of downtown Chicago's must-see street arts commune, where you'll detect sky-loftier murals adorning buildings throughout the South Loop.