Categories: Shopping
Chicago Souvenirs
Author: Elizabeth Seymour
Shopping for a piece of Chicago to take home with you? Souvenirs of the Windy City are vast and varied. While shopping in Chicago , you'll just as easily come across a traditional souvenir t-shirt or coffee mug as you will a memorable rendering of a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece or even an album from a Chicago blues artist. From the sidewalks of the Magnificent Mile to the avenues of the city's neighborhoods, the perfect souvenir to take home from Chicago awaits.
For some, the sole reason to come to Chicago is for raw, amazing, live blues music. In addition to staging some of the best blues musicians in the business, Blue Chicago has fostered the talents of artist John Carroll Doyle, whose paintings depict the blues in a colorful and lifelike yet impressionistic form. Prints, mugs, CDs and more can be picked up in the clubs as well as at The Blue Chicago Store.
Okay, so they've renamed it Macy's , but the historic State Street store formerly known as Marshall Field's is still the number one spot to purchase Frango Mints - or any other flavor of the delectable chocolates. Trust us, they taste better from here, and since they originated in Chicago they make a terrifically tasty souvenir.
Is your neck still sore and your jaw still dropped from the soaring sights on your Windy City architecture tour? Savor the moment and head to ArchiCenter , home of the Chicago Architecture Foundation , for a book or gift to remind and inspire you at home of the wonders you witnessed.
Touring Chicago with your family? It's likely that Navy Pier is on your agenda, and if it isn't, it should be. From Build-A-Bear to Oh Yes Chicago and multitudes of other carts and stores in between, it's easy to take home a memory from Navy Pier.
The Museum Campus is home to Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, and The Field Museum, which means you've probably been there. Stop into one of these museums, and in addition to a mesmerizing cultural experience, you'll fine unique stores to satisfy your Chicago souvenir quest.
The Art Institute of Chicago needs no introduction, so just imagine the fine wares you'll find in its museum store. The Museum Shop offers everything from jewelry to apparel to home furnishings, as well as posters, postcards, and other additions to your home gallery.
Check out places of interest near Chicago Souvenirs:
Garrett Popcorn Shop
4 East Madison Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60602
Since 1949, Chicagoans have been enjoying Garrett Popcorn, Carmel Corn, and Cheese Corn. The popcorn is hot-air popped using no oils or fats.
Lester Lampert
57 E. Oak St.,
Chicago, IL 60611
For more than 80 years, Lester Lampert has been Chicago's premiere high-end custom jewelry boutique. Lampert designers breathe new life into old-world craftsmanship with unique, original, and award-winning creations.
Macy's
835 N. Michigan Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60611
Part of Water Tower Place, this is a second downtown location of this famed department store.
Macy's On State Street
111 N. State St,
Chicago, IL 60602
Taking up an entire Chicago shopping block on State Street, this landmark department store opened in 1852 and continues to offer top levels of service and merchandise.
Oprah Store
37 N. Carpenter St.,
Chicago, IL 60607
This brand new shop showcases all things Oprah and is just down the street from Harpo Studios.
Blue Chicago
536 N. Clark St.,
Chicago, IL 60610
Sample the sounds of the sultry saxophone, the bold bass, the thundering trumpet and the daring drum beats at Blue Chicago, one of Chicago's best blues clubs. Open seven nights a week, Blue Chicago features some of the best names in blues and jazz.
Chicago Fire Major League Soccer
7000 S. Harlem Ave.,
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Chicago has burned its way into Major League Soccer (MLS) with the Chicago Fire, now playing through their 10th season. See the Fire blaze past opponents to score goals and win games. With the addition of Cuauhtemoc Blanco in 2007, the Chicago Fire are now a soccer force with which to be reckoned.
John Hancock Center Observatory
875 N. Michigan Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60661
See Chicago from the top of the Hancock Building in the heart of downtown. The John Hancock Center Observatory offers Chicago views at their finest.
Macy's On State Street
111 N. State St,
Chicago, IL 60602
Taking up an entire Chicago shopping block on State Street, this landmark department store opened in 1852 and continues to offer top levels of service and merchandise.
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave. ,
Chicago, IL 60605
Navy Pier, one of the top tourist attractions in Chicago and the country, is visited by almost nine million visitors per years. From dining to shopping, boat tours to countless entertainment options, Navy Pier in Chicago is a must-stop for a wide range of visitors--Chicago residents already know and love it!
Soldier Field
1410 South Museum Campus Drive,
Chicago, IL 60605
Historic home of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field is sacred space to Chicago's legions of Bears fans.
Wendella Sightseeing Boats
400 N. Michigan Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60611
Located on the Magnificent Mile, Wendella Boats are guided by expert staff.
