🇺🇸 Chicago 1-Day Citywalk Guide: Wicker Park Edition 🚶♀️📚

Hey everyone! I’m back with another neighborhood exploration – this time in Wicker Park, Chicago! This area is full of vintage charm, indie shops, and cozy spots perfect for a relaxed weekend walk. 🌿 📍 Focus Area: N Milwaukee Avenue 🌟 Reckless Records 💽 A massive independent record store – dig through vintage CDs, vinyl, and cool posters! 🌟 Myopic Books 📚 A 3-floor used bookstore with a huge collection. Quiet, retro vibe. You can even read at desks on the second floor ☕️ (Note: No photos inside – I took a few outside!) 🌟 Brü Chicago ☕️ A warm café with sweet & savory crepes – perfect for a break! 🌟 Lululemon 🧥 Well-stocked – worth checking for discounts! 🌟 Levi’s Store 👖 Classic denim – always a good stop. 🌟 Neighborly 🎁 An adorable gift shop with Chicago-themed souvenirs – postcards, mugs, pins – great for gifts or keepsakes! 🌟 The Exchange 🎮 A retro gamer’s paradise! Vintage consoles, vinyl, tapes, and more. 🌟 John Fluevog Shoes 👞 Bold, expressive designs – loved by musicians and artists! 🌟 store B vintage 🧥 Curated vintage clothing – so much character! 🌟 Topdrawer 🖋 A tasteful Japanese stationery & lifestyle store – journals, pens, glasses, backpacks… Highly recommend their fountain pens! 🌟 Barnes & Noble 📚 A chain, but this location has a special Studio Ghibli section with figures, manga, and special editions. I couldn’t resist! 🌟 Mindy’s Bakery 🥐 Buttery croissants and pastries – a delicious way to end the day. Perfect for a slow, stylish day of exploring. Let me know if you visit any of these spots! 💙 #Chicago #ChicagoLife #WickerPark #Citywalk #TravelUSA #ExploreChicago