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Chicago’s coolest record store

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As one of the oldest Chicago record stores, this place is a must visit for adding to your vinyl collection 🎶 Beverly Records, in the Beverly Neighborhood, has one some of the best genre varieties in the city! #chicagorecommendations #chicagoshopping #chicagoweekend #chicagotravel #chica

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The front door of The WasteShed, an art thrift store, featuring colorful letters spelling out its name. Various signs on the glass indicate accessibility, store hours, and a 'Puppy Friendly' welcome, reflecting its community-oriented and inclusive nature.

An interior view of The WasteShed, showcasing shelves and drawers filled with a wide array of art and craft supplies. Markers, paints, and various creative materials are neatly organized, highlighting the store's diverse inventory for artists and DIY enthusiasts.

A close-up of a display table inside The WasteShed, featuring an assortment of jewelry, beads, and small craft items. Necklaces, bracelets, and other accessories are arranged on stands and in containers, suggesting a section for unique findings or jewelry-making supplies.

The WasteShed – Chicago’s Art Thrift Store

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Lamp Record Store

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A woman sits on a boat on the Chicago River, surrounded by city skyscrapers, with the text 'Actual HIDDEN GEMS IN CHICAGO' overlaid. She holds a drink, looking towards the city.

A list of ten Chicago hidden gems, including The Music Box and Empty Bottle, is displayed over a background of the Chicago skyline and a boat full of people on the river.

An aerial view of the Chicago skyline with the green Chicago River, featuring the text 'Skip the Tourist Traps and try out a couple of my favorite hidden gems in my favorite city, my home: CHICAGO'.

Actual Hidden Gems In Chicago 💎 🏙️

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A hand browsing through vinyl records in a Chicago record shop, with various album covers visible, including Dua Lipa and Lindsay Lohan. The store features shelves of records and posters on the walls.

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Record shop in Chicago 💿

Shuga Records Stumbled upon this amazing record shop in Wicker Park, Chicago. Absolutely fell in love with this place and almost had a heart attack seeing an autographed Laufey Vinyl ( too bad it was $75🥲) also found a bad bunny vinyl ($200 🥲🥲) buuut there were plenty of other affordable option

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An interior shot of the ENHYPEN pop-up store in Chicago, featuring a prominent 'ENHYPEN POP-UP IN CHICAGO' sign on a white wall above a staircase.

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Art Thrift Store in Chicago 🎨

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An interior view of Cow Records in Ocean Beach, San Diego, showcasing aisles filled with vinyl records and CDs. The ceiling is adorned with record covers, and a fan is mounted on the wall, highlighting the store's unique aesthetic.

A section of Cow Records featuring extensive shelves packed with CDs and vinyl records. Large black vinyls are displayed upright, with sections labeled 'BLUES' and 'JAZZ' visible, including Duke Ellington albums.

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Coolest Record Store in San Diego ✨

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Shop on N. Clark Street, Chicago IL🛍️

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Chicago cafe for people with disabilities ❤️

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Harry Potter Store Chicago

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Chicago vintage store for maximalists!

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Ralph’s coffee Chicago

Ralph's Coffee 💌 Brand: Ralph Lauren 💵 Price: coffee and Ralph tumbler:$68 ⭐️Overall rating: /10: 8.5/10 My first time trying @ralph’s coffe Downtown Chicago. I was in the city for the festive period and decided to stop by and see what the hype was about. The ambiance was cozy, the co

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Trip to The Record Store 🎙️🎵

Vinyl vibes and legendary finds 🎶✨ Spent the afternoon crate-digging and came across some all-time favorites—Aaliyah’s smooth R&B, Beyoncè’s timeless anthems, and Michael Jackson’s iconic hits. There’s just something special about holding music history in your hands!!! What’s your go-to rec

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DIY store at Chicago Chinatown

#chicagochinatown #diystore #diybracelet #diyphonecharm #chicago

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#Chicago🇺🇸Hidden Gem

🎄✨The world-famous Walnut Room is the first restaurant ever opened in a department store (Macy’s)! During the holiday season they have this beautiful Christmas Tree but you can visit the restaurant through the year. ✨🎀✨ 📍Place: The Walnut Room at Macy´s Store (7th Floor) ✨Address:111 N State

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A bathroom sink and mirror are heavily covered in colorful graffiti tags and drawings. The tiled walls are also adorned with various street art, including a 'PLEASE TURN OFF LIGHT WHEN DONE' sticker on the mirror and a paper towel dispenser.

A bathroom stall door is completely plastered with numerous stickers and graffiti. The surrounding tiled walls are also covered in diverse tags and drawings, with pink spray paint visible on the floor.

A close-up of light green bathroom tiles shows a hand-drawn Totoro-like character exhaling smoke on one tile. Another tile features a sticker of a cat wearing a bow tie.

Graffiti Bathroom in a record store 🖼️

#yesitookpicturesinabathroombecauseitlookedcool #graffiti #travelwithme2024

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Y2K vintage store in Chicago

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Moved from Charlotte to Chicago 💕

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Cozy Chicago record store for slow mornings

No better way to spend a Saturday morning! #chicago #chicagorecommendations #chicagoitinerary #thingstodoinchicago #explorechicago

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Krause Music Store (Chicago, IL)

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Harry Potter Shop Chicago

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The interior of Ralph's Coffee shop features a prominent menu board and a large sign with "ENJOY A CUP OF Ralph's COFFEE." Baristas in green caps are visible behind the counter, with text overlays indicating it's a "Cutest Chicago Coffee Shop."

A couple takes a mirror selfie inside a Ralph Lauren store, holding coffee cups. The woman also carries a white shopping bag. Text overlays indicate their order: "Iced Vanilla Latte," "Hot Vanilla Latte," and "Glass Ralph's Cups."

A grand wooden staircase with green carpet is adorned with numerous framed paintings of horses, dogs, and portraits. Red potted plants are placed on the banisters, with a text overlay "Polo Ralph Lauren."

Chicago Ralph Lauren Coffee Shop🤍

Cutest Coffee Shop & Merch! Ralph's Coffee We ordered: - Iced Vanilla Latte (9/10) $7 - Hot Vanilla Latte (8/10) $7 - 2 Glass Ralph’s Espresso Cups $50 They have seasonal drinks as well! You can sit down, but there is not a lot of room. We decided to roam around the Ralph Lau

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Est. Today: LA’s Coolest Coffee + Vinyl Hangout☕️

Finally visited Established Today —a coffee shop in Melrose that’s been on my list forever! ☕✨ This place is a creative dream, blending specialty coffee with a vinyl record store, art, and even a music studio. Why I’m obsessed: ☕ Coffee & Chill: Smooth espresso drinks + tasty pastries (pe

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A vintage-style record player with a vinyl record spinning, placed on a wooden cabinet alongside a stack of records, a lamp, and dried flowers. The image features the text: "Music sounds better when it has a physical home."

A close-up view of a vinyl record spinning on a turntable, with the needle engaged. The image includes the text: "The crackle, the sleeve, the ritual. Vinyl is presence."

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Analog Vibes in our Record Store

There is just something about the magic of analog, isn’t there? 📻✨ We are completely caught up in the feeling of a fresh record spinning on the platter. To us, vinyl isn't just music: it’s a whole mood, a ritual, and a piece of history you can actually hold in your hands. ☄️ Whether you’re a li

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Can’t get enough of Chicago 🏙️

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Chicago River 🤍

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GANGNAM MARKET CHICAGO

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Hidden Gem Furniture Store near Chicago

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#ThingsToDo #lemon8challenge 🍩 Stopped by Parlor Donuts in Bolingbrook and finally tried their Brownie Donut — and WOW 🤎 It’s like a donut and a fudge brownie had a baby. Flaky layers, rich chocolate, and the perfect mix of chewy + soft 🍫✨ The vibe inside is cozy too, with lots of seati

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The interior of the Harry Potter store features a large, ornate circular ceiling with a vibrant blue, cloud-like illumination. Below, a central display holds a glowing blue object, surrounded by shoppers and merchandise.

A tall, arched stained-glass window depicting a mermaid on a rock is set into a stone wall, with 'Harry Potter Chicago' text above. A glowing, lotus-shaped light fixture sits on a pedestal in front.

Harry Potter Store Chicago

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