Destination - Highland Park

Upon arrival, downtown Highland Park looks at once traditional and contemporary. Tree-lined streets and quaint storefronts form the backdrop for an exciting shopping experience that features newer, independent boutiques and national retailers among the classic, local shops.   

Situated in southeast Lake County along the shores of Lake Michigan, Highland Park is a well- heeled suburb with lots to offer shoppers. The stores in this bustling downtown are concentrated along Central Avenue and its cross streets, including the main intersection of Green Bay Road. The Metra stop is only steps from the center of town, and parking is plentiful.   

Whether shopping for the home, family, or oneself, style is the undeniable buzzword. The stores, predominantly upscale, cater to suburban lifestyles with temptations galore. Merchandise often reflects the expertise and enthusiasm of individual store owners. Items range from goods locally designed to treasures gathered from around the world.   

Fashion lovers will revel in the array of up-to-the-minute choices. At E Street Denim Company, an estimated five dozen different brands of jeans are stacked throughout the vast space that was once an A&P grocery store. Tempting tees abound, and the in-house boutique satisfies dressier demands. Bett’s, the long-time Highland Park boutique once voted Best of the North Shore, offers sophisticated chic in designer jeans, tops and sweaters. And Bett’s lively new boutique, B2, offers a trendier take on chic.   

Celebrating the home is simple with the collection of home decor and gift shops found here. Spice up table tops with selections from Table Compliments and dress up the dining area with Adesso’s store of specialties. Shoppers in need of a bite to eat will find a variety of dining options to enjoy in the area. With its delightful sense of community and exceptional customer care, Highland Park puts the pleasure back in shopping.     

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What you’ll find here:  

Children/Baby:  Babydreams, Gap Kids & Baby, Right Start, Tales and Toys   

Clothing & Accessories:  Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Bett’s, Della Moda, E Street Denim Company, Enaz, Francesca’s Collections, Hana K, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Lori’s Shoes, See Eyewear, SHE Boutique, Talbots, Uncle Dan’s  

Department Stores:  Saks Fifth Avenue  

Grocery/Gourmet Foods:  Sunset Foods   

Health & Beauty:  L’Occitane, Ross’s

Home & Garden:  Adesso, Jolie Maison, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Smith & Hawken, Table Compliments, Williams Sonoma  

Specialty/Gifts:  Borders, Citywoods, Deborah Fell, Kaehler World Traveler, Paper Source, Titles Inc.

 

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SeeMore Shopping Contributing Writer - J. Beck.

Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. SeeMoreShopping incurs all expenses associated with reviews.  Publ. 04/08.