No generic filler, no fabricated "deals" — a short, honest list of actual Chicago things worth giving.
Real Chicago merch that funds the actual thing — made to support a two-person, walk-it-yourself guide to this city.
The caramel-and-cheese combo that's become shorthand for the city itself — ships nationwide, no trip required.
The Glenview showroom tourists visit just to see it — family-owned since 1936, famous for its scale and its indoor koi pond as much as its appliances.
Straight answers about how this list works.
Because we're only including things actually tied to Chicago that we can stand behind — not generic products padded in to look like a bigger guide. More will get added here as real partnerships clear.
Not yet, for two of the three. Booking or buying through a fully-tracked link elsewhere on this site can earn Chicago Specials a small commission at no extra cost to you — but the Garrett and Abt links here are plain, untracked links for now, exactly as labeled above.
An architecture river cruise, a Gangsters & Ghosts walking tour, and a hop-on-hop-off bus — all in one place.
→ 🎟️Real Chicago CityPASS® and attraction discounts for Skydeck, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium & more.
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Chicago CityPASS® and travel-booking discounts for Skydeck, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and four more.
Every real, verified Chicago event worth planning around — browse month by month, from this weekend to next summer.
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