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Merchandise Mart

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 107, Chicago, IL
312-644-6360
Ranked #9 of 122 shopping in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 10 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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HawkeyeTraveller2010
Chicago
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

Biggest building, square footage wise, that you will ever be in unless you visit the Pentagon. Take a cooking class at Chopping Block. More

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maxigran
St Austell, Cornwall
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18 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

Huge, amazing building housing vast range of upmarket home/kitchen/bathroom wares. More

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Juan M
Chicago, Illinois
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29 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

It is so big...that the building has it's own zip code..... More

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storkonwheels
Chicago
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46 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

At one time it was the largest office building in the world and was owned by the Kennedy family. It is impressive and sometimes has exhibits for the public. More

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Pasm28
Chicago
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12 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

Check out the notable Chicagoan's "head busts" along the Chicago River! More

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PickyTraveler02
delaware
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10 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

Giant bldg- interesting history. not much to see except from river tour. More

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Bunny77
Chicago, Illinois
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11 reviews
47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Places to eat and places to hang.... Stores to check out.. Great place to have a Convention. More

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koolkat1825
Chicago, Illinois
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10 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

I go to school at the Chicago School which has rooms here. There is a great food court and tons of coffee places. More

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Valerie P
Saint Charles, Illinois
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2011

It is a once a year event that showcases artists and their wares. It includes jewelry, art work, clothing, food. Can be very crowded and hot. It aisles are small and it can be difficult to maneuver around. Still fun though. More

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booradley2
san diego
Top Contributor
79 reviews
534 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2006
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I found myself in the Merchandise Mart because I was looking for a cheap Chinese buffet-------I couldn't find one in the neighborhood, so I thought I'd try the food court in the Mart. I didn't find a buffet, but I did end up taking a brief unauthorized tour of the building. Only the first two floors of the Mart are... More

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