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Ravenswood, Lincoln Square and Andersonville

A north-side run through Montrose, Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street, from Interstellar Space to Andersonville's Rattleback.

Walkable · 3 stops · about 1.8 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?

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The 3 stops

  1. 1. Interstellar Space Records

    Lincoln Square / Ravenswood · Rock, Jazz, Folk · $$

    Compact used-record shop on Montrose known for a well-curated mix of rock, jazz, soul, psych, folk and avant-garde, plus a dollar bin.

    Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday only, so plan around those days.

    2022 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA

    Hours
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 847-920-8159

  2. 2. Laurie's Planet of Sound

    Lincoln Square · Rock, Punk/Indie, Soundtracks · $$

    Lincoln Square shop where collectors hunt rarities and unofficial releases, with a whole wall of VHS tapes, pins, and shirts.

    Tip: Smaller shop, tighter inventory than the big Wicker Park stores — go for rarities and leave time for the VHS wall and pin bins.

    4639 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA

    Hours
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 773-271-3569

  3. 3. Rattleback Records

    Andersonville · General, Rock, Pop · $$

    A busy Clark Street shop in Andersonville with a broad vinyl selection, plus CDs, cassettes, posters and a few vintage items on the walls.

    Tip: Look for the rare records displayed on the walls, and check the dollar blind bags near the counter.

    5405 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

    Hours
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 773-944-0188

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

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