Antiques in Chicago, IL

Milwaukee Ave between Division and Belmont.

I wouldn't call Boystown an indie/hipster neighborhood, but I think Belmont Avenue has some of the stuff you're looking for. Between the Belmont L stop and Halsted Avenue, there are a few places I check out nearly every time I head out that way since they only span over a couple blocks: The Exchange, a resale video game shop with a decent movie/music collection; Belmont Army, a 5 tier store with good variety; Hollywood Mirror, a quirky shop with lots of fun clothes and gift items; and Ragstock, a clothing resale store directly above and below Hollywood Mirror (women's and men's, respectively).

you want wicker park - specifically milwaukee ave between ashland and damen, and division street between ashland and leavitt. whether it's still a "hipster" neighborhood is debatable but you'll find what you're looking for there.

The common areas have been already mentioned, let me give you some not-so-common ones that you can find some real gems at: Rogers Park antique shops! I cannot talk these up enough for what you're looking for. Don't let antiquing throw you off price wise, these shops have so much to choose from for Chicago themed (and just random shit) that is all price ranges. Want to flip through a stack of old timey Chicago postcards? They have all types of shit like that. Located between about Devon and Granville, on Broadway, there is like 3 or 4 good shops (maybe more) on this strip of Broadway. Easily walkable from one shop to the next, you'll find tons of shit at these shops that you won't find anywhere else. You can either take Red Line to Granville and walk north, or Red Line to Loyola and walk south. Stop in for some food and a drink(s) at one of the many bars or restaurants scattered throughout. Cap out your day with a movie at The New 400 with reasonably priced first run features and a full bar! (no I do not work for the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce but maybe I should!) There is also a famous thrift store not too far from there called "Unique" located by Wilson and Sheridan (off the Wilson red line stop) and then up the street past Montrose is another one which is a Good Will store (next to the JewelS.) Have fun, I love exploring and wish I was in your shoes to explore all this for the first time!

You could check out Hardscrabble in Bridgeport. www.hardscrabblegifts.com/ 3333 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608 (773) 696-9574 They have locally made souvenirs

Pilsen right off the 18 th pink line has some decent thrift/antique/quirk shops. If you don't mind the stench of gentrification.

If you are at all interested in cool Chicago themed items that are recycled and such, try: Replica Chicago-4425 N Milwaukee Ave.

Coyle & Herr for earlier pieces. http://www.coyleandherr.com