Shops in Downtown Joliet – Shaw Local

From the golden days of Route 66 to today, the town of Joliet has long been a destination for shoppers from across the state and beyond. In the heart of downtown Joliet, where you once found general stores and lumberyards, you’ll now find a growing selection of trendy boutiques, sprawling indoor malls and award-winning artisans, all within a few miles of The Mother Road.

It’s amazing

76 N. Chicago Street, Joliet

ItisAmazingThrift.com

Head to downtown Joliet’s very own ItisAmazing, a clothing and furniture boutique with an extra personal touch. ItisAmazing employees act as knowledgeable personal shoppers, ensuring each customer has a pleasant and personalized experience. In the store, you’ll find something for everyone on your shopping list, while browsing the store’s huge selection of women’s and men’s clothing. The store never orders more than one of each item, ensuring that each in-store experience is completely unique and tailored.

Audiophile discs

17 E. Van Buren Street, Joliet

AudiophilesRecords.com

Located in downtown Joliet near the Rialto Theater is an independent record store founded on a family’s passion for music. At Audiophil’s, you’ll be greeted by friendly, knowledgeable clerks who can help you find the vinyl you’ve been looking for, or even help you discover some new favorite records. Browse neatly curated boxes of LPs, 45s and cassettes, and sample your purchases from the store’s stereo before making your selection. If you are considering selling your collection, Audiophil’s is always on the lookout for new stock for the store.

The junction

114 E. Jefferson St., Apartment A, Joliet

TheJunctureVintage.com

Looking for that perfect vintage t-shirt to add to your wardrobe? The Juncture is keeping thousands of on-trend vintage clothing pieces out of landfills and giving them a second life in the new downtown Joliet storefront, located directly across from Joliet Slammers Stadium. Inside The Juncture, you’ll find unisex racks stocked with 80s and 90s shirts and sweaters, ranging from lightly worn to new old stock. Founded by twin brothers Adam and Zach McDowell, along with childhood friend James Cosentino, the boutique is rooted in the trio’s shared love of fashion and upcycling, creating a destination along the I&M Channel for fans of vintage clothing and design.

The dragon’s lair

124 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet

Facebook.com/ShopDragonsDen

Dragon’s Den, a popular Willow Springs boutique specializing in collectibles and pop culture items, has opened a brand new location right in the heart of downtown Joliet. This buy/sell/trade game and collectibles store offers a huge selection of modern toys and collectibles from brands like Funko, Mezco, Neca and Mcfarlane, as well as a curated range of action figures. action and exhibit pieces. You’ll also find booster packs and boxes for popular trading card games like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic: The Gathering, as well as rare vintage single cards. If you’re looking for a pop culture destination along the I&M Canal, Joliet’s Dragon’s Den is a must.

The niche

103 Ottawa Street North, Suite C, Joliet

LeNiche815.com

The Niche in downtown Joliet is home to fashion-forward streetwear, featuring clothing from some of the biggest brands and designers in the industry. Located less than a block from Harrah’s Casino and some of the best restaurants in town, this black-owned family business has carved out a niche for itself with a curated selection of modern styles for women and men, as well only accessories and original works of art. From coats and sweatshirts to t-shirts and jeans, you’ll find a wide selection of standout pieces in this new storefront.

Joliet Kreamers

173 N. Chicago St., Joliet

JolietKreamers.com

Joliet Kreamers, the city’s first-ever sneaker boutique, specializes in the art, hobby, and fashion of collecting “kicks.” From humble beginnings as a Facebook group for Joliet residents to buy, sell, and trade shoes, Joliet Kreamers has grown into a full-service retail store selling shoes ranging from children’s to large adult sizes. In addition to their selection of trendy and unobtainable sneakers, Kreamers also offers a line of sweaters, windbreakers and other clothing with original designs.