Many years ago, we took our daughter to the American Girl Place when it was still on Chicago and Michigan Avenue downtown. The store is now located in the Water Tower Place, not far from old store. But what's nice is that they have a LOT more room in the new location.
What I always thought was cute is that the girls can bring their dolls in to get their "hair" done in the store's salon. Cost seems to vary from $10 to $20 depending on what style you pick for your doll. The dolls sit on their own little "beauty shop chairs" while the stylists work on the doll's hair. And, you can even get your doll's ears pierced!
Let's not forget the doll hospital as well. If your doll isn't feeling well, bring her in and they'll fix her right up! My daughter had a doll that had a bad eye. It was interesting that they thought it would be easier to just replace that doll rather than replace the eye of the doll. Hmmm... doll trade in? Can't do that with a "real" kid if the kid had problems... :)
While this is basically a "girl's store," I still have fun going in there! If you've never been to this store, go check it out. You'll be amazed at the variety of dolls available and all the accessories you can buy for them as well. It seems many dads have a good time as well from what I can tell.
By the way, my daughter was saddened to learn that Samantha, the victorian doll was "retired" and replaced with a doll named, "Rebecca." One of the store employees told us that many of the girls my daughter's age ask her daily, "What happened to Samantha?" Be sure to click on each image to take a closer look.
What I always thought was cute is that the girls can bring their dolls in to get their "hair" done in the store's salon. Cost seems to vary from $10 to $20 depending on what style you pick for your doll. The dolls sit on their own little "beauty shop chairs" while the stylists work on the doll's hair. And, you can even get your doll's ears pierced!
Let's not forget the doll hospital as well. If your doll isn't feeling well, bring her in and they'll fix her right up! My daughter had a doll that had a bad eye. It was interesting that they thought it would be easier to just replace that doll rather than replace the eye of the doll. Hmmm... doll trade in? Can't do that with a "real" kid if the kid had problems... :)
While this is basically a "girl's store," I still have fun going in there! If you've never been to this store, go check it out. You'll be amazed at the variety of dolls available and all the accessories you can buy for them as well. It seems many dads have a good time as well from what I can tell.
By the way, my daughter was saddened to learn that Samantha, the victorian doll was "retired" and replaced with a doll named, "Rebecca." One of the store employees told us that many of the girls my daughter's age ask her daily, "What happened to Samantha?" Be sure to click on each image to take a closer look.
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