Make Downtown Highland Park Your Family Holiday Classic! Experience Traditional Shopping And The Glow Of Holiday Lights
DOWNTOWN HIGHLAND PARK, IL (DECEMBER, 2014) - Shopping Downtown Highland Park is like entering a traditional holiday classic, with its decorated streets and storefronts that celebrate the season. Shoppers love the convenience of the walk-able downtown area full of unique boutiques and restaurants, and the glow of holiday lights at night. "When we turn on the lights at night, Downtown Highland Park transforms from a mainstream downtown into a glittering wonderland. It truly is something you have to experience," says HalEmalfarb, Chairman of the Board of the Downtown Highland Park Alliance. Holiday options in Downtown Highland Park are endless, and recipients will appreciate the uniqueness of their gifts! Whether shopping for a teacher, spouse, parent, child, friend, or hostess, Downtown Highland Park has it all!
Don't forget the bling this season! Downtown Highland Park has over 20 jewelry merchants offering baubles to meet any budget, from costume to luxurious: Allura Jewelers, Ami Ami, betts, B2 Contemporary, Charming Charlie, Chicago Gold & Diamond Exchange, Citywoods, Colibri Collection, ENAZ, E Street Denim, Francesca's, Garfinkles Fine Jewelry, Modern Opulence, My Best Friend's Closet, Port Clinton Jewelers, Posh Essentials, Razny Jewelers, Style Shack, Swiss FineTiming | Atelier Jewellers, The Bootery, The Jeweled Elephant, Wear In Good Health, and Yossi Jewelers.
Check off the children's holiday wish lists with toys, gifts and clothes to please every little one at these Downtown Highland Park businesses: Babydreams, Beanstalk Toyland & Bookstore, Campus Colors, Defining Moments, Fun at E Street, HP Tops, Just 4 Friends, Ross Highland Park, Sprout Kids, Tales and Toys, The Bootery, Toddler, and Uncle Dan's The Great Outdoor Store. Whether looking for a gift of wellness, or needing to treat yourself to a day of pampering, Downtown Highland Park has over forty businesses to meet your inner and outer beauty needs from hair, skin, nails and lashes to massage, fitness and mindfulness.
Visit www.DowntownHP.com for a full list.Great food choices abound to satisfy any craving while out shopping or planning a holiday party. From full serve and fast food restaurants to specialty, coffee, sweets and snack shops, Downtown Highland Park has over 50 foodservice operators offering gift certificates, holiday stocking stuffers and catering needs.
New Year's Eve will be right around the corner. Pick out the perfect outfit, from head to toe from chic fashion forward boutiques, like ami ami, Anthropology, Avant for Men, Bett's Boutique & B2 Contemporary, E Street Denim, Eileen Fisher, ENAZ, Francesca's, Free People, Jos. A. Bank, HP Furs, ISIS on the Shore, Lori's Designer Shoes, Modern Opulence, Posh Essentials, Rock N' Rags, Shoe Fly, Sunflower, The Bootery, Uncle Dan's The Great Outdoor Store and Wear in Good Health. From outer and innerwear to shoes, bags and accessories for men and women, Highland Park has it all. According to the Andersonville Study of Retail Economics, local businesses generate 70 percent more economic activity per square foot than big box retailers. Downtown Highland Park is an ever-growing community filled with more than 150 independent boutiques, restaurants and owner-operated businesses.
"Downtown Highland Park is thriving this season - merchants are engaged and putting their heart and passion into a retail explosion, with ten new business openings," says Emalfarb. "People are getting away from the 'shopping mall' where all the stores and merchandise are the same, and trending toward unique shopping experiences you find in Downtown Highland Park's outdoor authentic community atmosphere."
Buying local is a chance to support talented artisans and small business owners who take great pride in their work, experience one-of-a-kind and meaningful gifts and support their community. Consider shopping Downtown Highland Park this holiday season and give back!
ABOUT DOWNTOWN HIGHLAND PARK
Downtown Highland Park is an ever-growing community filled with great mixture of local and commercial businesses, bringing residents and visitors the best of fun, food and fashion. The rapid growth and sustainability of this special community has created quite the buzz around the North Shore, making Downtown Highland Park a grand destination for many.