Always electric to experience the market thriving after all these years and moves! This location is both the original AND the current location; the marker at Des Plaines is no longer accurate.
THAT SAID even if you don't find any treasures when you visit (unlikely), the people make it worth it. I always have a good convo with someone there. Also since I believe the city hasn't zoned this location for food stalls (?), I recommend grabbing food from the nearby Lalo's (who sometimes grills elotes outside), Cairo Kebab, or the classic...
Read moreThis is a nice place to enjoy people's former treasures sold for thrift store like prices as well as new items and house goods like plants and easy to eat food and more. They used to be on 800 S Desplaines Street in Chicago but retuned to the original streets of South and Maxwell Streets between Halstead and Union Streets. There is a live band to enjoy and picnic tables for the public. If you are hungry there are hot dogs and burgers and restaurants right on the streets. Street parking only. Portable...
Read moreLovely vendors and market vibes. Bought some handcrafted jewelry, notecards, and tshirts. Such friendly artisans all with very interesting stories about how they got there. A perfect Chicago Sunday morning. Just make sure you come to the original Maxwell St location- google maps has 2 and the one in...
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