"Marshall Field's" Marshall Field's Tip by grkboiler

Marshall Field's is a department store that originated in Chicago in the 1850's. It has always been an innovator in the department store industry, by creating such things as the bridal registry and overseas buying offices.

The flagship store of Marshall Field's is in one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, and is a Chicago icon. Even if you don't plan on shopping here, stop by to check out the architecture.

The best time to visit is during the holidays when the store is decorated for Christmas and its world-famous window displays are set up, attracting thousands of window shoppers. When I was a kid, my parents would always take me to Field's and then to Michigan Ave. every year before Christmas. It became a family tradition, and it gave me some of my favorite Christmas memories. There really is nothing like Christmas at Field's.

Address: State & Randolph
Directions: From Michigan & Wacker, walk south on Michigan, then west on Randolph or Washington and you will run into it.
Theme: Department Store