12 Must Shop Sites

Looking forward to some retail therapy while spending time in the Chicago Southland? These are some places you won’t want to miss:

Conservatory Vintage & Vinyl, Flossmoor (ConservatoryVintageandVinyl.com)
If you’re a lover of all things vintage, you must check out this place in Flossmoor where you can beef up your record collection or pick out a piece of furniture or mid-century decor. There are all kinds of treasures just waiting for you.

Dunning’s Gourmet Market & Deli, Flossmoor (DunningsMarket.com)
You’ll find homemade entrees, sides, salads, sandwiches, coffee, prepared meals and more at this longtime deli in downtown Flossmoor. It’s also a specialty shop where you can pick up cheeses and gourmet gift items to spice up all your dishes at home.

Gayety’s Chocolates & Ice Cream Co., Lansing (EatMyChocolates.com)
At this ice cream parlor and candy shop in Lansing, they’ve been perfecting their chocolate-making skills for over a century. Candies are still hand dipped just as they were in the beginning. You’ll definitely win someone over by gifting them with a signature gold box of truffles or other hand-made goodies with the Gayety’s name.

Homewood Bat Co, Homewood (HomewoodBat.com)
Get a bat for yourself or a loved one just like the ones the pros use! A number of MLB players have used their bats at the plate. See where they’re made and bring home a cool souvenir!

Lil’ Surprises, Frankfort (Facebook.com/LilSurprisesFrankfort)
Looking for a special outfit for a little one? This cute kids’ boutique in Frankfort is full of trendy fashions perfect for each season. From newborn on up, stop here to make a kiddo the best dressed in the class.

Lotton Art Glass Gallery & Studios, Crete (LottonArtGlass.com)
A visit to this gallery and store in Crete is an amazing experience. If you time your visit right, you can even watch artists performing this fading art in action. See some of these unique pieces being created by second- and third-generation artisans of founder Charles Lotton.

LouLou Belle, Homewood (LouLouBelleFinds.com)
You’ll find the cutest gift items in this Homewood shop that is a blend of trendy and timeless with everything from mugs to home decor to stationery and much more. They also have a cool candle subscription club where they’ll ship you a new candle each month!

Peace Marketplace, Orland Park (PeaceMarketplace.com)
This home store and artisanal market in Orland Park has everything you could want to help make your house a home. It’s also full of seasonal touches that you’ll love buying for yourself or as gift items. You’ll find wines, candles, lotions, gift baskets, frames, dishes, fun decor and more.

The Rock Shop, Homewood
The Rock Shop - purveyors of books, records, rocks and guitars. The store changes daily. Dig deep, find your groove.

Thornton Distilling Co., Thornton (ThorntonDistilling.com)
You’ll be wowed as soon as you walk into this place. It dates back to 1857 and is the oldest standing brewery in the state. Stop in to get a bottle of their premium Dead Drop brand spirits in a place that is rumored to have been part of Al Capone’s bootlegging operation. 

Vintrendi Wine Company, Park Forest (VintrendiWines.com)
Visit the tasting room at Vintrendi in Park Forest to sample a few selections of their approachable wines and decide what bottles to bring home - varieties like Vintrendi Caramel Apple Wine. Vintrendi is the first licensed, Black-owned and operated winery in the state.

Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery, Chicago (WildBlossomMeadery.com)
Try something new at Wild Blossom! If you’ve never tried this ancient drink fermented with honey, stop in for a flight. Chances are you’ll like it so much you’ll want to bring some home with you! They also sell supplies for brewing and winemaking, and you can join their mead club to get new selections each quarter.

Find more unique stores in some awesome shopping districts in Homewood, Frankfort, Flossmoor and Orland Park. Head over to VisitChicagoSouthland.com/Shopping to view online listings!