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Merchandise Mart

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 107, Chicago, IL
312-644-6360
Ranked #7 of 124 shopping in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Malls
Activities: Leisure education
Description: The largest commercial building in the world. First two floors are essentially a mall, and the rest is business offices.
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Wheaton, IL
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

Thoughly enjoyed the Chicago Antiques Show as always. Then back down to first floor for dinner & cocktails at Nick's Fish Market - always great service & exellent food. I"ve never been dissappointed in the Merch Mart since I first moved here in 1954. Just went to visit the Kohler showroom, too - for our 2nd floor renovation project. Used... More

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Ithaca, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Go in the public section of this gigantic building to see displays of some of the most incredible kitchens and bathrooms on earth. I was in awe! If you're a Kennedy buff like me you will appreciate this building from a historical aspect since the family owned it for more than 50 years. More

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Columbus, Ohio
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

We did a quick walk through. Beautiful high-end materials but not what we came to Chicago to see. More

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Lombard, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012
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Lots of cool stores/displays on first floor. They have a warehouse sale once per year - get on the mailing list! More

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Chicago, Illinois
Top Contributor
76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
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They had great displays and merchandise. I used to own a business so I authorized to look around and buy product. Great experience. More

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Chicago, Illinois
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

convenient location in town for Trade shows , showrooms, and has two floors of retail , food etc. More

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Chicago, Illinois
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Need a quick bit, but don't have the time stop here. This is mostly a business center of sorts, but they do have special events which can be found on their website. They host design events, but they are also home to Art Chicago in the spring. If you want to see a lot of art from all over the... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

i went here with my boyfriend just to see what it was all about but everything was very expensive and the people there (other shoppers) were judgemental and cocky More

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Normal, Il
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Wander through the upper floors jsut to see what is going on in the world of design. Sometimes you can also buy stuff. More

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See 6 more reviews by NormalTripper for Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

The building is a Chicago Architectural icon -- the building is beautiful. I like going there for the special events such as the jewelry show. More

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