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American Girl Place

111 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
877-247-5223
As featured in Chicago for young kids
Ranked #2 of 124 shopping in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Speciality Shops
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Fee: No
Description: At this boutique that also sells books and clothing, the real star is the one-and-only, complete line of American Girl dolls.
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Fishers, Indiana
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I don't even have daughters, but stepping into the American Girl Place simply makes me happy! The clothes and accessories are very affordable and the lunchroom is adorable. What a great use of an old department store!

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Hamilton
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We had a cafe birthday party and spent the day at AG with our daughters, we had a doll spa appt, did 2 crafts and a scavenger hunt and ended with the party in their beautiful cafe!! Once in a lifetime experience for my daughter she felt like a princess all day!!!

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Downers Grove, Illinois
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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We have visited this location on several occasions. The cafe has excellent service, with delicious meals. Even my husband commented that the food was good!! We have also participated in a number of "special events" around the holidays, the most recent being a dinner with a visit to the top of the Hancock building for cookie decorating. This store is... More

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Oxford, Michigan
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

If at all possible, you have to take your little girl here. Aside from the cost, the store is amazing! Everything is very well done!

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Kentucky, USA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This doll store was HUGE, my twin 8 year old daughters loved it! The cafe was the BEST, giggles and smiles through our entire lunch. Take lots of money though, very expensive dolls!

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Toledo, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

My daughter and I had lunch at the American Girl Place restaurant during our trip tp Chicago. What a wonderful experience! The food was delicious and the portions are huge. The doll had her own chair with a little plate and cup- so cute. The restaurant is beautiful and girly with pink flowers everywhere. The napkin holders are hair ribbons... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I took both my 5yr. Old nieces there for the third time and they absolutely love it! We always end up spending a fortune because there are some many cute and adorable things for your doll and for yourself to do! And myself personally enjoyed it to! I love watching the girls shop for there dolls and just have a... More

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Indiana, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

If you have a daughter (into dolls), you should visit the American Girl Place. 2 floors of dolls, clothing, play items, a doll salon, and restaurant! Lots of fun!

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Decatur, Illinois
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
134 helpful votes 134 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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We brought my five year old granddaughter to this American Girl store for her birthday. We made reservations and had a Cafe Birthday Party in the Cafe - see that review for Cafe information. The store itself is in the Watertower complex, on the ground floor. You can easily park in the Watertower parking garage attached to the building, so... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

It was more than I expected. Beautiful store packed with dolls, accessories & activities. My 10-year-old was in heaven. We were there for over an hour & spent $215 for a doll, doll t-shirt, girl t-shirt, winter accessories for doll & another outfit consisting of pants, tee & boots. Walking to the store we passed over 20 families on the... More

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