Touring the Southport Corridor – Fall, 2024

Nestled in the heart of Chicago’s North Side, the Southport Corridor is a vibrant, walkable district brimming with charm and character. Located primarily along Southport Avenue between Belmont Avenue to the south and Irving Park Road to the north, this bustling area has long been a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. The corridor offers a blend of historic architecture, tree-lined streets, trendy shops, cafes, and lively restaurants, making it a perfect place to explore.

Grand Opening of Mini Wonder Kids’ Boutique on Southport Corridor Set for September 30

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Mini Wonder from Alice & Wonder coming to Southport

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A Very Southport Corridor Christmas

It’s that time of year to dust off the ladders –  and hang the lights! A very Southport Corridor Christmas around the neighborhood this year. It’s great to see – especially after a long 20 months of the pandemic.

Shopping small on Southport Avenue

The news of Abercrombie & Fitch has been one of the biggest commenting events on our social media platforms, and one of the highest views on the blog. However, many of you have commented about chain stores taking over and that you would rather shop small. Here’s some of the favorite small businesses on Southport Avenue in Chicago. Which one is your favorite(s)?

Alice & Wonder officially opens in Chicago’s Southport Corridor

“This is a big deal to our small business”

Alice & Wonder opened today at 3524 N. Southport Avenue. This is their second store in Chicago in addition to Lincoln Park, which is currently located at 956 W. Webster Avenue. With close to 45K Instagram followers, there is no doubt this boutique is already a hit on the ‘Port.

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Lincoln Park’s Alice & Wonder is coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Small business Alice & Wonder boutique is coming to 3542 N. Southport Avenue, former site of Basics Salon. This will be their second store in Chicago next to Lincoln Park, which is currently located at 956 W. Webster Avenue.  With close to 45K Instagram followers, there is no doubt this boutique will be a hit on the ‘Port.

“Opening our doors on Southport doesn’t just mean a new location for me, it means we get to play a part in keeping this street SMALL. It means we get the chance make everyone feel the heart of Chicago, every time they walk into our door. I promise we won’t take that for granted.”

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