Chicago Travel Guide - 25 Things to Do!

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  • For our Chicago Travel Guide, we're going to show you 25 things to do and see. Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States with over 50 million visitors a year and is situated alongside Lake Michigan with the Chicago River running through its heart. If you like architecture, attractions, museums, parks, great food and plenty of outdoor activities, you'll love Chicago.
    0:00 Intro
    0:31 Chicago
    1:09 Navy Pier
    1:53 Centennial Wheel
    2:21 Fireworks
    2:40 Lake Michigan boat tour
    3:29 River Architecture tour
    4:26 Deep Dish pizza
    4:55 The Magnificent Mile
    5:32 Chicago Water Tower
    6:00 Billy Goat Tavern
    6:46 Chicago Riverwalk
    7:48 Skydeck Chicago
    8:34 Wrigley Field - Chicago Cubs
    9:14 Chicago hot dog
    9:15 Italian beef sandwich
    10:14 Grant Park
    11:08 The Bean
    11:36 Beer
    12:10 Field Museum of Natural History
    12:39 Adler Planetarium
    13:05 Lincoln Park
    13:38 Lakefront Trail
    14:19 Cheese curds
    14:42 The L Train
    15:22 Lakeshore Drive
    15:45 Sunrise/sunset
    Music from Epidemic Sound - bit.ly/2MY6ilU
    Special thanks to our good friend Dr. Sean Curry of Evanston Family Chiropractic for his invaluable expertise and for always showing us around.
    Photo Attribution:
    Gary Todd - Main Hall, Field Museum - www.flickr.com/photos/1015613...
    vagueonthehow - Dinosaurs @ the Field Museum - www.flickr.com/photos/vagueon... and www.flickr.com/photos/vagueon...
    Mike Steele - Adler Planetarium - www.flickr.com/photos/2102212... and www.flickr.com/photos/2102212...
    Nicolas Henderson - The Wiener’s Circle, Chicago, Illinois - www.flickr.com/photos/texasba...
    Ron Cogswell - Lincoln Park Zoo Entrance Sign -- Chicago (IL) September 2014 - www.flickr.com/photos/2271150...
    Paul J Everett - Lincoln Park Zoo 3/21/09 - www.flickr.com/photos/paul_ev...
    Marco Verch - Luftbild zeigt das Crystal Garden Glasgebäude am Navy Pier, mit Blick auf Near North Side in Chicago - www.flickr.com/photos/1608660...
    felice - crystal gardens - www.flickr.com/photos/pinkaur...
    Jaysin Trevino - Navy pier from above - www.flickr.com/photos/orijina...
    Tony Hisgett - Buckingham Fountain Night 5 - www.flickr.com/photos/hisgett...
    Stephen Kelly - Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park - www.flickr.com/photos/skellys...
    Michael Mayer - 2011 Navy Pier Summer Fireworks 1/2 - www.flickr.com/photos/michael...
    Mobilus in Mobili - Chicago Water Tower - www.flickr.com/photos/mobili/...
    Duane Weller - Gene’s and Jude’s - www.flickr.com/photos/multitr...
    creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    All photos above licensed under - creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    Video Attribution:
    Michel Curi - Navy Pier Saturday Spectacular Fireworks - www.flickr.com/photos/1198864... and www.flickr.com/photos/1198864...
    Michel Curi - Navy Pier Fireworks Spectacular - www.flickr.com/photos/1198864...
    All videos above licensed under - creativecommons.org/licenses/... and were compiled into one clip

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  • @MagellanandGreyhound
    @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you been to Chicago? What did you do? What would you want to do? What did we miss?

  • @shellykim3311
    @shellykim3311 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for this video! The best one that I’ve seen so far. Planning a quick long weekend trip to the Windy City in June and this is perfect for us. Will follow almost everything that you have recommended. Thanks again!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You’re very welcome! That’s a good time to go. Hope you have fun 😁

  • @exploreaswego
    @exploreaswego 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This list is amazing!!! As a fellow Chicagoan I am proud to say this is LEGITTTTT!!! Personally I have almost done everything on this list, but I should really make it a goal to do it all! Great for people who live in the city and don't know what's good to do. Highlights are DEEP DISH and ITALIAN BEEF! Clearly all about the food!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Yes the food is very important. Best to overstuff yourself while you do these things! 😆

  • @costat9995
    @costat9995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chicago....one of my dream destinations I have not yet filled! Looks amazing....loved all of them...the wheel is mine ❤️

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, the wheel is all yours! Hopefully you get to visit soon!

  • @AdventureMuse
    @AdventureMuse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chicago is such a fun city, and sadly I haven’t been back in years! Thanks for sharing so many awesome tips! I use to live in Southern Illinois and have only been there a few times.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully you get back soon. We are usually usually once a year at minimum. It really is a fun city.

  • @frothybeaver4869
    @frothybeaver4869 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Live music, music fest and street musicians is also a must see in the city.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely! We’ve experienced it, just didn’t video it at the time 😁. Chicago is such a fun city

  • @MountainRoots
    @MountainRoots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    11:53 you can have a beer here, there or anywhere! 🤣🍻

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They have some really great stuff. I didn't even touch on nearly all of it.

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MagellanandGreyhound looks like a GREAT spot!

  • @mayrasuarez4907
    @mayrasuarez4907 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New subscriber, I started visiting US states with my family 3 years ago and our next trip for Spring break is Chicago, thank you for all the information. I'm going to watch the whole Illinois playlist :)

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Welcome and you’re welcome! And that’s great. It’s such a fun city and there’s so much to do.

  • @Pixics
    @Pixics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That deep dish looks filling

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's like two slices of pizza, but in one. Eating one or two is safe. After that and you'll need a couch to nap on!

    • @Pixics
      @Pixics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound Makes me sleepy just thinking about it

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂

  • @paulc2548
    @paulc2548 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am planning a Chicago trip so this video comes in handy :). Thanks for sharing.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We hope you have a great time! It’s such a cool city

  • @ConsidertheWonders
    @ConsidertheWonders 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Down here in Dallas there is a guy that buys folks pizza for christmas and they alway buy from Giordanos in Chicago! Every year we get a nice reminder of the "second city"!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s really cool. I’ve seen that they ship but I never knew anyone that did it.

  • @stephenrankin8916
    @stephenrankin8916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a marvelous job on this video. Best I've seen of Chicago ever. Chicago owes you a debt of gratitude. I'm from Wisconsin and appreciate the mention about cheese as well. Love your work.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you! We're a small channel, but we try our best! Still so much to learn though. Wisconsin is on our list. We've been to Kenosha and Madison (to buy curds and other cheese goodies 😂), but want to visit more and for longer.

  • @TravelwithSuri
    @TravelwithSuri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry Guys.. I couldn’t join for the premier as I was down with body ache as I took my second dose of vaccine yesterday. Anyways, it’s really helpful to organize my trip to Chicago this October. I was in Chicago couple of years back and I couldn’t see much at that time! Amazing list of things to do! It’s most diversified city. It has things to do for everyone! Nice video! 😊👍👍👍

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No worries Suri. We have tried figuring out different days and times. We aren't sure when they are exactly good for anybody. We were almost late for it too! That said, it really is an amazing city. Feel better! Rest and hydrate!

  • @Harta23
    @Harta23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello friend good morning ☀️☀️
    Greattng from MACAU CHINA
    New fan here
    Thanks so much for great sharing 💘💘🎈💘

  • @wendingourway
    @wendingourway 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes indeed, Chicago, the windy city. Stopped in once, but have driven through many times... So great to see so many lovely places to fill in many days of adventuring! Thanks for sharing your list. Hope you are both keeping well and enjoying a wonderful week! Bruce and Otis

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It really is chock full of stuff to do! We are well and hope you both are as well!

  • @OpenRoad4Two
    @OpenRoad4Two 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have to plan a trip out to Chicago. Even though we have spent time out there, we haven’t seen or done some of these awesome experiences! Excellent video friends!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Took us a few trips to get most of the footage. This was not one trip! Can you imagine making a video on NYC? Chicago is easily our favorite city after home. So much fun stuff to do there.

  • @panisaralakkhana5222
    @panisaralakkhana5222 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would love to go to Chicago.

  • @trvlnthru
    @trvlnthru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have been to Chicago several times but have only done about half of these. We had dinner at Giordano's and loved it! There really is so much amazing architecture here. Hope we get to return soon to see the things we have missed on the list in person. Thanks for sharing this!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you again! I'm sure we could have made a top 100 list to be honest. It really is a great city, and we always try to do different stuff, even though the stuff we've done is still fun to do again!

  • @MountainRoots
    @MountainRoots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Y'all crammed a TON of stuff into this one! Never knew Chicago had so much to see & do. Last time I flew in there was about 10 years ago & it was like -40°, snow piled up everywhere. All I saw was the airport, my hotel & the conference room.😜

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We go usually at least once a year. It's so much fun. Plus we have two friends there. But man, yeah, when it snows there, it is pummeling, relentless and frigid. Next video will be 500 things to do in NYC. Kidding, for now ...

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MagellanandGreyhound bahahaha 🤣

  • @celticpaths4k244
    @celticpaths4k244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to travel to Chicago one day, it has always seemed like a fascinating city to me. That preserves a historical past but very contemporary at the same time. With your video you have made me even more want to go there 😍👍

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We try to visit once a year, because it's not so terrible a trip from New York. There is so much to do, for all kinds of people, and I know one day you will get to visit!

  • @bencze465
    @bencze465 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Googling some of these options, the kayaking tours seem cool (found them looking at boats), a pity they probably won't be open in October when I go. Still some nice ideas.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely don’t count yourself out yet! I’d contact the outfitters. October is still doable. It will obviously depend on how cold it’s gotten by then, but I’ve been to Chicago in mid November and it was in the 70s still.

  • @doubleoseven273
    @doubleoseven273 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really good video

  • @SorgiStories
    @SorgiStories 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    15 down. 10 to go. Also check out the Museum of Science & Industry and the DuSable Museum. Wow. The view from the 94th floor of the Hancock is even better than the Sears, because you can get more of the skyline in one view. Just insane. Malnati’s totally wins deep dish, too. And +1 on cheese curds!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That museum and the view atop Hancock is on our list! We go at least once a year to Chicago. I don’t remember which deep dish we liked more, but they were definitely tasty. Cheese curds!

  • @MohamedAbdirahman-qs4pl
    @MohamedAbdirahman-qs4pl 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    #1. RUN

  • @GladysandKenny
    @GladysandKenny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, Chicago looks amazing. I love the high rises and the wonder wheel 😁 There is so much to do, that is great. We love visiting places when there's a lot to do. We try to do it all lol. How long do you recommend staying? Is the food expense? Did you stay at a hotel or Airbnb? Are accommodations expensive?

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you pack each day with stuff, in a four day weekend you can get a lot done. A week is a good length though. Food is slightly cheaper than NY. We did Airbnb and stayed with friends. Your best bet is to find something out of the loop (downtown) but near the L to get there easily. We stayed along the red line north of downtown. Downtown hotels are expensive!

  • @Autourdumonde1
    @Autourdumonde1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an amazing video guys 😀! Chicago is a stunning destination. We haven’t been there since 3 years. Hopefully 🙏 in 2022 😅

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We hope so as well! Travel seems to be opening up a lot right now, though not everywhere.

    • @Autourdumonde1
      @Autourdumonde1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound i know. We try to book something for fall

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Autourdumonde1 hopefully it works out! Fall is beautiful

    • @Autourdumonde1
      @Autourdumonde1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound we use to go see the Bears in Chicago every fall when we were young

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Autourdumonde1 that's awesome. I have never been to a Bears game, or a football game!

  • @user-dt5ng2mf7g
    @user-dt5ng2mf7g 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Olvera 💵💵

  • @ayeshasworld5042
    @ayeshasworld5042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️

  • @MountainRoots
    @MountainRoots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ha, Trump has a tower just about everywhere! So that's where the curse of the goat comes from?! They should've let the guy stay for the game 🤣

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, they should have, although it would be funny trying to bring a goat a game these days. 😂

    • @MountainRoots
      @MountainRoots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound 😜

  • @stevequeipo9531
    @stevequeipo9531 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best thing to do is never go to that pos city until they smarten up and get rid of the dims

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You shouldn’t go to most cities for that reason alone. Houston, Nashville, Tampa, Jacksonville, Raleigh, Dallas, Kansas City, Austin, Memphis, are the worst. Hell, Texas is swarming these days. The list is endless. Gotta go to the strongholds in California and Arizona. Bakersfield, Fresno, Mesa, Phoenix. Fine desert air and no bull.