Home to Wrigley Field, and beautiful lakefront parks, Lakeview is only a few miles north of Downtown. Lakeview is also home to Boystown, one of the largest LGBT communities in the country. Here you’ll find gay-oriented shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the Center on Halsted, a community center for LGBT people.

Southport is known for its unique and independent boutiques and dining. There's something here for everyone.

Bourdage Pearls - The finest Chinese freshwater pearls in a variety of unique and surprising colors including: gold, olive, champagne, pink, red, and, of course, white. All pieces are hand-designed by the staff and custom pieces are available. If you love pearls, you’ve found your boutique.
3458 N. Southport Avenue

CRAM - Find fashion-forward clothing and accessories for both men and women from American and European designers.
3331 N. Broadway Avenue

Exhibit - The spot for urban chic at smart prices. You'll find the hippest looks from many designers both new to the fashion business and to Chicago.
2961 N. Lincoln Avenue

Haystack - We sell ghosts, memories, and more importantly, unique vintage. All of our items are carefully hand-picked, waiting to transition from the past into your hands.
2934 N. Broadway Avenue

Krista K - Feminine meets urban at this stylish apparel boutique featuring wearable, everyday-chic pieces and shimmering special occasion designs. You'll find one-of-a-kind jewellery from local designers mixed with comfy hats, scarves and accessories.
3458 N. Southport Avenue

M2 Boutique - There’s no such thing as over-accessorising at M2. This charming boutique prides itself on having the latest styles in jewellery and handbags all at affordable prices.
3527 N. Southport Avenue

Nat&Helens - Start your baby out green with organic clothing, classic wooden toys and eco-friendly bath products.
3125 North Broadway Avenue

P+L - Unique collection of men's, women's and most recently children's apparel and accessories.
2956 N Clark Street

Reckless Records - Pick up a classic vinyl record, along with new and used CDs or DVDs. Additional locations in the Loop and Wicker Park.
3161 N. Broadway Avenue

Pink Frog - Cute, affordable clothes and accessories perfect for hitting the clubs. At the youthful and edgy Pink Frog, you'll probably stumble upon that rhinestone purse or those turquoise platform shoes you didn't know you needed.
3201 N. Clark Street

TULA - Housed in a vintage brownstone, this boutique offers sophisticated contemporary women’s clothing.
3738 N. Southport Avenue

Universal Gear - A contemporary men's retail store featuring clothing and accessories from leading fashion designers.
3153 N. Broadway Avenue

Uncle Fun - It's a toy store. A magic shop. A treasure chest. You can't leave Lakeview without stopping at the “World Corporate Headquarters of Fun”, where an eclectic array of fun stuff, from accordions and bobble heads to PeeWee harmonicas and trout lamps awaits you.
1338 W. Belmont Avenue