My friend suggested a stop here and I was kinda meh about the idea, but we'd parked in the garage…read morefor MCA so we stopped in. I'm glad she talked me into it because their store has some fantastic stuff. I loved walking around and browsing... the store is really big. I thought it was just the first floor but there's an entire second floor that's even larger. That second floor has a ton of children's stuff; books, toys, stuffed animals, art, and so on. There are also lots of books for adults, and cards, and jewelry, and t-shirts, and so many things. I bought several books for my little one, and there are some toys I think she'd like that I may pick up another time and some really cute stuffed animals as well. I'm not sure if the woman that greeted us was a docent or a paid staff member but she was so welcoming. She's the one who pointed us to the second floor that we didn't know existed and let us know they had kid stuff. Then she welcomed us back when we got downstairs, and told us about the MCA kids days and said she couldn't wait to see us again.

Really cool store with such a nice variety of items! Two floors. Pristine and good vibes all…read morearound. The entire staff was so friendly and helpful. Good vibes all around. I purchased Studio Ghibli postcards for my boyfriend and got myself a colorful clock. Great place for unique gifts and reasonable prices.

Great place. Everyone I have met there is amazingly and genuinely friendly. Tom can really tell a…read morestory. The gallery concentrates mainly on modern art and abstract works, but they do have other stuff. It's kind of hard to be too restrictive when you specialize in artists as varied in style as Jan Matulka. So all in all, a great place. Stop by and see some art.

I came by this way to get my caffeine fix and saw this lovely storefront…read more This is the place to find the perfect hostess gift, coping with your children leaving the nest gift, make your best girlfriend laugh gift. There is a lovely variety of unique clothing, baby gifts, essential oils, candles, napkins, luggage tags, jewelry, decorative signs, etc. See? A little bit of everything you didn't know you needed but realize you want.

From the time you walk in the door, you will see how this shop is a gem. Something for everyone!read more

My daughter and I drove almost an hour to shop here. They have a great selection of crystals,…read morejewelry, unique household items, accessories, clothing, and much more to list! There's simply so much to see here that there is no way to actually look through everything! The prices are reasonable for the most part, and the woman working there was lovely. She was friendly, patient, and super helpful.

I popped in here at the last minute to buy a stick for my new Tibetan singing bowl. I had no idea…read morewhere to buy one individually as the bowl was a gift. The staff at Amadara was really helpful, and the prices were reasonable. I only paid $6 for my little instrument accessory :). There are so many beautiful stones and handmade goods here, I'll definitely be making a return trip!

Whether you're running errands, grabbing a meal, or enjoying some casual shopping, it's easy to…read morefind what you need in one place. The layout is clean and well-maintained, with plenty of parking and a safe, family-friendly atmosphere. From big-name retailers to smaller specialty shops, the variety makes it a practical and enjoyable destination for locals and visitors alike. It's the kind of place where you can take care of everything on your list without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

I Love the Brickyard Mall. It has everything I need and then some. It is within walking distance…read morefrom my home. It cannot get any better than that!

In the 18 st my place to fill my mexican heart All you need…read moreis shopping bags, decor, soaps , earrings, dolls, and much, much more Yes, it is a little pricy, but all is homemade I love it

In honor of women's history month, I would like to shine the spot light on this very cool shop in…read morethe Pilsen neighborhood. Also, I would like to thank all of the people that have come out to support businesses in this area that were hit hard by the current political climate in Washington D.C. At the height of violence in our streets I tried to do my best by supporting some of these businesses. During this phase 18th street looked like a ghost town on a Saturday. Normally on a Saturday in this neighborhood has people teeming everywhere and the smell of an asado in the air (Yum). Having time off and having an asado is the perfect way to relax and spend time with your family. Plus, who doesn't like the smell of an asado? Well during this time period I found this shop that I thought had some really cool and unique stuff. Also, you may notice that they have a fair amount of stuff with the famous Hulu's The Bear line, "Yes Chef, No Chef" on it. If you are a fan of the show like I am, then, the interior will look familiar to you because it was in a seen on the show (I think it was season 3). I immediately recognized the store and thought to myself "cool" and great choice. Anyhow, if you find yourself in the area, pop in and check it out. They are very selective as to which artists around the country they want to buy from and in turn sell their products. Maybe you will find that one unique thing that you have been looking for that you didn't realize you need. I mean, you never know unless you check it out. My fellow Chicagoans, please go out and support your local small shops!

Forget anything else about the architecture or this structure and just focus on the historical…read moresignificance and that alone makes it worth a look. It's old enough to predate the Great Fire, making it one of the few structures to survive. The Chicago Water Tower is still here, kind of looking out of place among the skyscrapers and whatever. Along with the tower is the pump house. Sometimes there will be art galleries and you can get inside. As for the actual structure, it's also a piece of art. It certainly was built sturdy to make it this long. The tower is in the middle of the intersection of Chicago and Michigan, close to many other tourist attractions and the overpriced shopping. A small park also surrounds it. The pump house is across the street, which can't be forgotten about if looking at this historic structure so go take a look at it too. Also there's a popular mall next to here. They have souvenirs and that kind of stuff you can buy there. Going to just check out the outside of it is enough of a reason to look around here. It's also open at certain times for art galleries, or it used to be that is. This is close enough for certain people to walk to from Navy Pier, and just up the street from the shopping and whatever.

The water tower looks like a castle near all of the upscale shops on the magnificent mile. Happily…read moreI was able to go inside and see all of the pumps, it was fascinating. By the 1860s, Chicago's water supply was inadequate for its growing population. Near-shore lake water was too polluted to be used because of runoff from the Chicago River. In 1867, Chesbrough, an engineer designed a water supply tunnel system running nearly 2 miles offshore pumped back to shore through this pumping station. Boyington designed both the pumping works building & Water Tower that houses the standpipe. Both buildings were built in the Gothic Revival style with distinctive yellow Joliet limestone. The buildings look like something out of a fairy tale. The Chicago Water Tower was the most iconic structure that remained standing after the Great Fire of 1871. It was a rallying point for the city. It stood as a symbol for a city determined to rise from its own ashes. Sadly at 9 o'clock on a Friday morning homeless filled most of the benches panhandling with all of their belongings.

I lived near the Bricktown Square since I moved into the area. It has changed over the years, a lot…read moreof the original stores left, my house music record shop was there, where the gym is now was a movie theater. The location and stores always gave great service, aways friendly. Toys R us and Kids R is missed, still a great location, a lot of changes have been made, new stores have been added and it continues to build. The bricktown square is one stop shop for all needs,clothing, shoes, decor and dinning most a affordable price and value.