An Insiders Guide to Shopping
In Historic, Modern
Downtown Bloomington, Illinois
Downtown in daytime is mysterious to many of it's nightowl patrons. But in the sunlight hours, people are seen chatting in the cafes, doing business, planning their next shopping conquests. They are savvy consumers! Downtown retail space is inexpensive and specialty shops are always popping up. Like any great treasure hunt, you never know what you'll find.
| With a large selection of supplies and accessories for a healthy, spiritual lifestyle, Bliss aspires to help people live better. Located in the storefront of the Main Street Yoga building, Bliss enjoys a unique partnership with the yoga studio above and the therapists and healing practitioners in the rear of the building. |
| A Renee stocks a large supply of the finest wines, champagnes, sake, ports, etc. Also representing several lines of high quality foods and culinary gifts, shoppers with a taste for the good life can always find new delights. A full service wine bar is set to open soon. |
| Ashael Gridley Antiques occupies four addresses on the 200 block of Front Street. Serving Bloomington since 1992, there are 16 rooms(12,000 square feet) of period, country, victorian furniture, accessories, porcelain, glassware and victorian lighting. Don't forget your wristwatch, or you may spend your afternoon browsing in this shop alone! |
| Crossroads Global Handcrafts offers not only artisan crafted items from all over the world. They also ensure that their merchandise is "fair trade' certified, to help prevent the exploitation of the indigenous artists in developing countries. |
| Penelope's is a great place to fill out your closet with elegant and professional attire without spending your whole paycheck. People consign their nice, used clothing for resale or buy nearly new, fine labels for much below retail prices. |
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Bliss, Healthy living and All natural skin care |
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A Renee, Fine wine and Culinary gifts |
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A. Gridley Antiques |
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Crossroads, Global Handcrafts |
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Penelope's Consignment and Vintage Clothing |