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Lakeview and Avondale Crossing
A Lakeview house-and-punk pairing, then a trip west to Chicago's metal specialist.
Walkable · 3 stops · about 2.7 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. Gramaphone Records
A long-running Clark Street shop focused on house and DJ records, with listening stations on Technics turntables and a good used section.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday only, noon to 6pm. Check bags at the counter.
2843 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 2. Reckless Records Lakeview
The Belmont Avenue Reckless store, with new and used vinyl, CDs and posters, strong on punk, metal and indie.
Tip: Sunday hours finish earlier at 5:30pm. Bring trade-ins if you want to swap records for store credit.
929 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM 3. Meteor Gem
A metal, hardcore and underground specialist with a knowledgeable owner, local hardcore vinyl and merch.
Tip: Open Friday to Sunday only, 11am to 7pm.
3082 N Elston Ave Ste A, Chicago, IL 60618
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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