LAKE VIEW. Your favorite pet will be excited to join the eco-friendly movement at 4 Legs Pet Products Inc. By carrying a wide variety of bulk foods and treats, this distinctive store cuts down on generally excessive packaging. Most memorable, however, are the homemade breads and snacks, including Parmesan cheese puffs and peanut butter cherries.

MAGNIFICENT MILE. Dunhill, an English company, carries more than 100 varieties of cigars and a complete line of deluxe smoking accessories.

MAGNIFICENT MILE. This shop is a fantasy world for girls aged seven and up and for the people who love them. American Girl dolls, clothing, and accessories are the draw, and while shopping, you can take a relaxing break and dine at the onsite cafe.

MAGNIFICENT MILE. A leading Chicago retailer of fine goods since 1847. From jewelry and watches to lighters and crystal, this shop adds sparkle and life to Michigan Avenue. Truly exquisite.

MAGNIFICENT MILE. A Chicago institution since 1962 (when the first Crate & Barrel opened on Well Street), this high-end retailer of housewares and furniture has evolved into a cultural phenomenon. With more than 40,000 square feet of retail space, Crate & Barrel stocks everything from holiday-themed tableware to martini glasses, cooking utensils, travel alarm clocks, and end tables. This is the flagship store; additional locations are at 850 West North Avenue (312-573-9800) and 3757 North Lincoln Avenue (773-755-3900). EL: Red Line to Chicago or Grand Ave