When I wanted Chicago-centric gifts for relatives in Germany, I knew where to shop — and it sure wasn’t on Navy Pier for Windy City shot glasses. No, I went to the Chicago Architecture Center’s Design Store. Amid books, games, and prints, you’ll find the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired earrings and tea towels featuring a modernist depiction of the city’s neighborhood grid. Ready to splurge? The stunning $659 Skyline Chess set uses a map-of-Chicago board and giant metal playing pieces. The Willis Tower and Hancock Center are king and queen; bungalows are the pawns. Supply your own symbolism. 111 E. Wacker Dr. shop.architecture.org