Those three-for-$10 “I [Heart] Chicago” shirts from Walgreens don’t exactly capture the essence of our city. But neither does a Sears Tower paperweight you could pick up at the airport gift shop. Here are five souvenirs from around town that are slightly offbeat but scream out Chi-Town.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Baton $7
Conduct that concerto in three movements that you’ve been batting around in your head with this Chicago Symphony Orchestra cork-handled baton.
Symphony Store
220 S. Michigan Ave.
312-294-3345
www.cso.org
Black Plastic Oversize Replica Harry Caray Eyeglasses $2.95
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For a souvenir that costs under three bucks, you might as well pick up ah one, ah two, ah three of these novelty spectacles that look like the ones worn by our city’s most iconic baseball character.
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse
33 W. Kinzie St.
312-828-0966
www.harrycarays.com
Chicago Blackhawks Remote Control Zamboni $24.99
Re-create an ice resurfacing in your living room with this non-ice resurfacing Blackhawks toy Zamboni — something to play with while you watch Hawks home games on TV.
HawkQuarters
325 N. Michigan Ave.
312-464-2957
www.hawkquarters.com
Chicago Manhole Cover Door Mat $29.95
A uniquely Chicago way to welcome your guests, this 2-foot diameter, weather-resistant doormat is made from recycled rubber.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
312-642-4600
www.chicagotogo.org
Jimmy Corrigan Vinyl Figure $45
From Chicago artist Chris Ware comes the main character (in action figure form) of the Chicago-based graphic novel “Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth.”
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
312-280-2660
www.mcachicagostore.org
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