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Macy's on State Street

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Macy's on State Street is the second-largest department store in the world, spanning more than 8,000 square feet. No matter your style and retail preferences; this famously omnibus store delivers a wide range of goods and service. A visit here is more than a shopping trip; it's an essential Chicago experience.

This Chicago landmark building offers eight floors of retail therapy for spendthrifts and window shoppers alike. Browse the historic building to shop and eat. And if you can manage, tear your eyes away from the merchandise to check out the building's luxurious interior – graceful chandeliers and a stunning Tiffany dome create a perfectly indulgent atmosphere.

The retail options at Macy's on State Street don't end with the vast array of local and designer clothing lables. You'll find the same brand diversity and integrity in the home, jewelry, and cosmetics departments, as well.

If you've worked up an appetite while shopping, Macy's on State Street dining options are plentiful and include:

The legendary Walnut Room (7th Floor)
Opened in 1907, it's one of Chicago's most beloved landmarks. You can still sit by the 17-foot marble fountain, amid the original Circassian Walnut paneling and Austrian chandeliers and enjoy a traditional potpie made from Mrs. Hering's original recipe.

The Wine Bar at the Walnut Room (7th Floor)
Select from more than 100 wines by the bottle and dozens by the glass along with interesting starters. Opened in the Walnut Room's centennial year, it features a handsome wine bar and 36-foot communal Walnut table.

Infield's (Lower level)
A neighborhood pub perfect for grabbing lunch or the latest stats on Chicago's sports teams.

Marketplace Foods (Lower level)
A casual and convenient food court offering home-style foods, sushi, pizza, salads and deli fare. Ideal for a fast and filling lunch or snack.

Starbucks Coffee (Lower Level; 1st Floor)
Stop by for a little shopping pick-me-up and your favorite espresso drinks, teas, and snacks.

Sarah’s Pastries and Candies (1st Floor)
The shop offers morning pastries, cakes, tarts, chocolates, cupcakes, wedding cakes, Julius Meinl coffee and espresso drinks, a variety of gift baskets and many more tantalizing treats all baked fresh daily by Sarah’s pastry chefs.

Seven on State (7th Floor)
This upscale food court offering salads, soups and sandwiches

Local, or visitor, Macy's has a variety of in-store services to handle a variety of needs, from personal and express shopping, to their gift registry. Also, Macy's on State Street partners with a number of local hotels to offer you Chicago hotel packages.