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Downtown Evanston has a variety of independent and national retail shops featuring apparel, gifts, books, games and more! Get ready for your favorite outdoor activities at Gearhead Outfitters, Tennis Ballerz, Commonwealth Running, Campus Gear, The Basement and Wheel and Sprocket

Discover artsy items, books, music and more at The Alley Gallery, Bookends and Beginnings, Comix Revolution, Amaranth Books and Vintage Vinyl. For the DIYers and crafters, stop by Lemoi Ace Hardware and Blick. And one of the newer businesses, Skylight Foundation, has a eclectic collection of vintage finds. 

Looking for home accessories, jewelry and unique clothing? Try Eve J. Alfille for a unique engagement ring. Visit Ayla’s Originals for beads, jewelry and other gifts. Don’t forget to stop in at Artem Pop Up Gallery, featuring a range of handmade and/or designed arts, apparel, jewelry and gifts. Find handmade ceramics, jewelry and accessories at High Touch Shop.

Looking to spruce up your home or cheer up a friend! Flowers do it best, we have two fabulous flower shops downtown, Flowers Flowers and Saville Flowers. Plus, there is a plant shop, Plant Shop Evanston, if flowers aren’t your thing. 

Seeking a new look? Accents Plus has an extensive collection of timeless looks from cozy looks for the weekend to wedding attire. Talia, offers temporary European women's fashion and handmade jewelry. Madison Grace is a shopping destination for elevated everyday style. Shop sustainably and affordably at Stepping Out on Faith and Crossroads Trading.  

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Madison Grace

Madison Grace

Madison Grace is the shopping destination for Elevated Everyday Style, available in Evanston and online.

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Talia

Talia

Talia Evanston is stocked with contemporary European women's fashion and handmade jewelry.

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Accents Plus

Accents Plus

Accents Plus is a local Evanston boutique that provides timeless and ageless styles.

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Plant Shop Evanston

Plant Shop Evanston

This small nursery in the heart of Evanston specializes in tropicals, succulents, cacti and houseplants of all kinds! The welcoming staff is there to help you learn how to keep your plants alive and make them thrive.

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Saville Flowers

Saville Flowers

Saville Flowers is a local, family owned floral boutique that offers a range of bouquets & special-occasion arrangements in a charming storefront.

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FlowersFlowers

FlowersFlowers

FlowersFlowers is an independent woman-owned floral design studio in Evanston. It specializes in unique and novelty flowers of unsurpassed quality and creating original, breathtaking floral arrangements with these blooms. FlowersFlowers offers floral arrangements for life’s everyday occasions, and flowers & décor for weddings, parties, and events. 

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Artem Pop Up Gallery

Artem Pop Up Gallery

Artem Pop Up Gallery, is a family owned handmade artisan gallery, showcasing beautiful jewelry, art, ceramics and pottery, woodwork, fiberarts, photography, furniture, home decor and more. Every hand crafted and handmade merchandise you purchase, supports a local small business.

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Ayla's Originals

Ayla's Originals

The store carries not only beads made from gemstones, glass, metal and pearls, but also findings, crystal rocks and accessories. Ayla's Own Jewelry collections have been featured in Chicago's world class Field Museum in conjunction with the special exhibit "Pearls", and numerous boutiques across the country.

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Eve J Alfillé

Eve J Alfillé

Eve's jewelry is crafted one at a time by talented goldsmiths and artisansin the downtown Evanston studio. The unique jewelry highlights the beauty and power of nature through mesh uncommon organic materials in their unadulterated form with more polished and faceted gemstones and precious metals.

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Stepping Out On Faith

Stepping Out On Faith

This local consignment shop for men and woman sells clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. Much of the clothing sold at Stepping Out On Faith is professional, such as suits, ties, blouses, dresses, blazers, and coats, but it also offers more casual clothing, like t-shirts, tank tops, and athletic wear, attracting a range of customers. 

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Blick Art Materials

Blick Art Materials

Visit the Evanston Blick store to shop from a wide variety of art supplies, craft supplies, unique gift items, and more. Blick also works with local artists, arts organizations, and supports a variety of community events.

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Lemoi Ace Hardware

Lemoi Ace Hardware

Being the oldest store in Evanston, Lemoi Ace Hardware provides hands on help for all customers and are more. This Hardware store stocks household tools, garden supplies, home decor & more.

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Vintage Vinyl

Vintage Vinyl

Vintage Vinyl is a record store frequented by some of the world's most famous musicians and used as a reference in works of popular culture. It is one of the longest-run record stores in the Chicagoland area and has been selling the best quality vinyl since since 1979.

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Amaranth Books

Amaranth Books

Amaranth Books has been serving the readers of Evanston from the same storefront for over 30 years. This established bookshop offers a variety of used & rare titles, plus classical music CDs & DVDs.

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Comix Revolution

Comix Revolution

This comic store has been supporting the pectoral world since 1996. Enjoy its large selection of new & used comics, graphic novels, magazines, and more! 

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Bookends and Beginnings

Bookends and Beginnings

This independent bookstore features two floors with many spaces to relax. Find your next read from the selection of over 40,000 books at Bookends and Beginnings. In addition to books, you can find puzzles, stationary, pins, journals and more.There’s something for everyone of any age!

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The Alley Gallery

The Alley Gallery

Varied frames, posters, art & gifts sold in a longtime shop that also offers custom services. People who visit The Alley Gallery say it feels like being transported to another time & place. There’s a lot to explore at the cozy “old world” shop discreetly located down a quiet alley in downtown Evanston.

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Wheel and Sprocket

Wheel and Sprocket

Wheel and Sprocket offers a wide range of bicycles & gear, plus repairs, bike-fitting, rides & classes. There are different varieties of bikes we enjoy and for that feeling you get after going on a great bike ride.

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Commonwealth Running

Commonwealth Running

Commonwealth Running Company's mission is to expand the sport of running through our local community

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Tennis Ballerz

Tennis Ballerz

Tennis Ballerz is the premier tennis pro shop in Evanston. Get your racket restrung, find tennis shoes and apparel and get your pickleball gear, too!

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Gearhead Outfitters

Gearhead Outfitters

At Gearhead Outfitters, our goal is to equip you with what you need to enjoy all that the great outdoors has to offer, whether that’s out your front door, or on top of a mountain. We’re glad you’re here, but we’d rather see you out there!

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