One of the greatest things about Chicago is missing in the video and that is Chicago's lakefront. There is a big focus on the riverwalk and that's nice but the lakefront is the crown jewel of Chicago. In Chicago along the lakefront there is a continuous park that goes on for about 20 miles. There are beautiful beaches for swimming and sunbathing.
*Fun Fact:* The Sears Tower (Willis Tower) has the highest observatory of any skyscraper in North America high up on the 103rd floor. The Searss Tower can literally get you up higher than any other building in America. 🙂
The green water in the Chicago River flows into the Des Plaines River, then the Illinois River and finally into the Mississippi River where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico passing by St. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans along the way. The green dye is biodegradable and doesn’t stay green for long.
The architecture river cruise offered by the Chicago Architecture Center is my favorite thing to do. Chicago is the birthplace of the skyscraper, and our river running through the downtown core is the absolutely gorgeous way to see it all. I’ve lived in Chicago for 8 years, and I gladly go 1-2 times per year when people visit. It absolutely never gets old, even for us locals.
It is a great tour and a top attraction and the RiverWalk is great.... Just most never say there are options of River AND LAKE tours... though it is longer to go into the Lake + the River.... I feel even if 2 separate ones are done that the LAKE tour for skyline view are awesome too. Many take those from Navy Pier if not doing a joint one for both. Also all should know how much cooler and breezy it can be on the Lake especially till mid-July. So taking a jacket and PROTECTION FROM THE SUN a good idea. Some splashing on a windy day can occur. Still even just the River is awesome too with some physical announcers giving good history lessons on buildings and city that add to the tour greatly.
The Art Institute is one of the world’s premiere art museums. It’s my favorite of the city’s museums. I remember dragging my dad there when I was around 13 years old to see an exhibition of art and artifacts from Pompeii, and I’ve also seen other traveling exhibitions of artists like Sargent and Monet. I also love the permanent exhibits such as the gorgeous trading room from the Stock Exchange, rescued before the building was demolished, and the wonderfully detailed Thorne miniature rooms, as well as such famous masterpieces as Island of La Grande Jatte, Nighthawks, and American Gothic.
I spent my first 30 yrs living in suburban Chicago. My dad was an Ironworker in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, so the architectural River tour still fascinates me. You also go through the locks to get onto Lake Michigan for a short while. The views of the city are stunning from the lake. The Museum of Science and Industry was a yearly school field trip from 4-6th grade.
You guys would enjoy Taste of Chicago. It’s held in Grant Park around Buckingham Fountain. EVERY kind of food available in the Chicago area. This year it’s in September.
We lived in Chicago for a year and a half. Fantastic city - much easier to deal with than NYC, with plenty to do and much friendlier people. We loved the Museum of Science & Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field Museum. I’ve never done the architectural river boat tour, but it sounds like an excellent way to see the city: the Chicago River flows right through the heart of downtown. Enjoy! 💐
Chicago is the greatest summer city in the world. The beaches, the food, the fests... music fests, food fests, art fests, just phenomenal time of year here. Our food is second to none. If you guys decide to come here I will be your personal tour guide. I'll show you the best spots to eat that aren't a tourists trap.
And being in the Midwest, actually friendly for a big city. You can ask anyone for directions and they are unlikely to look at you like you are from Mars.
My daughter's college graduation (she graduated Magna cum laude!) was at Navy Pier - with view of the water! It was really nice! Fun place - shops, good eats - fun!
Sue is not a replica! Chicago is stunning. Been voted number 1 big city in US by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine readers 5 years in a row. Plus it was voted number 2 city in the world behind only Edinburgh, Scotland. The food here is the best. Authentic cuisine from all parts of the world. Plus we have the best hot dog stands, and hot dog stand food in the US. So much to see, and enjoy. You're going to love it.
I would add A Mobster Tour (al capone and all the outfits at the time….It’s part of the architecture inspirations of that time). Also would add a day at the beach during Summer.
Architecture Tour is a must. Go around sunset/evening so you get the city view at night. I’ve taken everyone who visits me in the city, and they always list it at the top of their favorite things. Sue is not a replica, but a real fossil named for Sue Hendrickson who is the one who discovered it in South Dakota. Also, the Navy Pier fireworks are every Wednesday and Saturday beginning Memorial Day (End of May) and Labor Day (Beginning of September) and if you watch them from the Pier, they have music that goes along with them. Let me know if you need a tour guide when you visit 😂 Love my city!
The U505 World War II German sub is cool because you could walk through it and around it. Lincoln Park zoo is free to get in it’s just the parking that you have to pay for so take the bus or a taxi.
You might be interested in a site near Buckingham Fountain. The Queen's Landing next to the fountain on Lake Michigan, is where in 1959, Queen Elizabeth came ashore and spent the day visiting Chicago. In conjunction with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, she visited Canadian and US ports of call on the Great Lakes by boat.
I'm pretty sure Chi-town was the only U.S. site they visted. While there, they went to the Ambassador Hotel for lunch, which is only a couple of blocks from where I was living, as a child. My mother got a glimpse of them as they entered. It was all she could talk about for days.
Camels have 2 humps, and dromedaries have 1. And Buckingham Fountain is a wonderful thing, if you stand on the downwind side on a hot summer day. The breeze will wash over you with a nice cool mist.
I have been to most of the major cities in this country and they all have their great attractions but I just always enjoyed Chicago the most. Of course I live in Indiana and only about 3 hours away so I have been there many times but it is my favorite big city to visit.
I live here, and was born here, and have spent my whole life here on the Southside....a MUST is the Architectural RiverBoat Tour... Pick a warm day, or bring a jacket ... you will not be disappointed. It can get VERY cold on the Lake, suddenly. Not so much in June, July or August. Get a CityPass, its cheaper, and you wont have to wait in lines! Also, use Public Transportation, and do not be afraid to ask for directions! Its very easy to get around. Enjoy, we love having you!
In the Lincoln Park Zoo, re. the camels, the 1 hump is a dromedary, and the 2 hump is a bactrian, which was in the video. Also, though it wasn't mentioned here, remember that your friend, Laurence Braun can't say enough good about the beaches and bike paths along the lake shore.
Guys this is a video made by a guy not from Chicago. He only showed downtown. Which all chicago videos do. Theres so much more than that. Downtown is a one day visit. The rest of the city awaits you. Btw we dont call it willis tower. Its Sears.
14:09 Fun Fact for you, James and Millie: Buckingham Fountain is featured in the opening credits of the sitcom "Married: With Children", in fact, it's the first image you see in the opening title sequence
Chicago is the greatest city in the world. I love my city! Also, if you come visit, you have to go to Portillo’s and get a Chicago dog and a chocolate cake shake.
Im not from Chicago but im hoping when the both of u check out different regions of the USA when u come here. Chi town is very beautiful downtown, america is more than just the south and nyc but so many people who are from the UK or europe only go to those places. Their are nice spots and hidden gems in the midwest on the east coast not named ny and even the west coast in Washington state oregon and the neighboring states.
I was a tour guide 🎤 a top a tourist double decker bus, anyway on St Patrick’s, The Chicago River is dyed by The Chicago Plumbers Union with a safe non toxic dye that lasts for many hours, giving the river a fun emerald green look ☘️. Hope you both make it ☺️
Definitely an underrated city. Chicago is as beautiful in person as on the screen. I was only there once but I was blown away by just how clean and spacious the city was. Too bad the seedier side of Chicago gets all of the press. The vast majority of the city was magnificent. Come and visit my city of San Diego. Another very underrated and beautiful city. ♥
As a 6 decade Chicagoan who has been to San Diego about 20 times, you are correct on all counts. They are the two best cities in the country. They also have the largest and second largest zoos!
We stayed at the Intercontinental, on the 20th floor. Wescored that room for $90 on hotwire! We had a view of the Union Tribune building and a little bridge over water where ER scenes were filmed.
two types of camels the african and Asian. African camels have single hump but cross the Sahara which is shorter. the Asian camel had to cross most of the continent of Asia from Beijing to Europe across the Silk Road so they needed the extra hump. the asian camel also has different feet because they crossed every terrain from sand to rock and grass all different which wore down feet differently.
Go to Chicago Kayak. Do a tour with a group on the Chicago River Via Kayak. Even if you've never Kayak'ed before. It's kind of ideal for people new to a Kayak as the water is calm and predictable. The people that run it do a great job and you learn in about 20 minutes.
I came to Chicago in 1994 from Ohio and decided to stay. I love this area and city. Navy Pier and the architecture river cruise are great. I also recommend visiting Chinatown!
Another cool point of interest is the underground Pedway system. Also a lot of John Hughes movies take place here (and the northern suburbs where the legend himself lived). Risky Business, mercury rising and many other movies were also filmed here. Also whenever you guys visit hit me up. -sincerely, a Chicago resident.
Did a night time architecture river cruise, it was cool; deffo worth it. In the summer they do fireworks at the Navy Pier every Wednesday and Saturday night. It's fun to watch from a boat in the water. If you plan on going to Chicago, might be fun to watch a few movies set in Chicago beforehand such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
1. I visited the Nazi U-boat museum. It was very interesting, especially if you've never been on a sub. (There is an American submarine museum in Manitowoc, WI, a few hours north of Chicago. 2. I'm stunned that they didn't mention the incredible eats in Chicago. You will definitely want to try Chicago dogs, Italian beef sandwiches (I like mine dipped in au jus), and of course deep dish pizza (expect at least a 40 minute wait for them to cook it.) 3. If weather permits, the views are fantastic from Sears Tower.
Chicago is a GREAT city to visit for a couple days. Go from mid May thru mid September to avoid the cold weather. You hear lots of bad things about violence and crime but if are just smart and avoid certain neighborhoods on the south and west side you'll be fine. Great food and lots to do. Hopefully you guys can go there someday!
Most restaurants, bars, sports events, and other fun things to do are in Chicago neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Andersonville, Logan Square, and Wicker Park. These are the neighborhoods to be during the day or at night.
11: Second City Theater is the birthplace of improvisational theatre. Famous alumni include John Belushi, Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Mike Myers and Chris Farley. I have been there at least a dozen times and have never seen a bad show.
Yes, it is cold in Chicago during the winter. When I lived there when I was a kid, it got to -14℉ which is -10℃. The one feature that they didn't highlight is Lake Michigan.
The narrator mentions "The Loop" (in his statement that the Lincoln Park Zoo is 2 miles north of The Loop)... but he doesn't say what that is. "The Loop" is the downtown area of Chicago inside the elevated train tracks (like a subway but above ground) that "loops" area the downtown area. The train is called the "El" short for elevated.
I've lived in many places in the US and Chicago is one of the most beautiful big cities as well as the cleanest. Hands down the cleanest big city. It's also a very green and walkable city. You can even take a tour of Chicago's famous gangster past from the Al Capone days, as well as a Pizza Tour.
I love Chicago. The Museum Campus on Lake Michigan is picturesque and, also, includes Soldier Field,- where you can enjoy "American" Football. Chicago has two baseball teams/stadiums. The theater/comedy/mprove community is the best. Don't forget the food. From street food to haute cuisine, Chicago is the crème de la crème. There are plenty of festivals and concerts. You won't be bored.
The Art Institute of Chicago is second behind La Louvre (i say that as a Chicagoan). They have "Isle la Grande Jatte", "Rainy Day in Paris", Monet's haystacks, "American Gothic", Jackson Pollack "Convergence", Chegalls Stained glass, the painting Jack Nicholson "Joker" decided not to destroy in 1988 Batman. Hooper's "Nighthawks", amongst any others....
I live on the north side of Chicago. Chicago is beautiful. Definitely come during spring! The summer can randomly get humid. It’s a hit or miss. I wouldn’t recommend venturing to far south. The higher the number(the south side tends to go by numbers for streets.) the worse it tends to get. North side is good, and it’s a bit cheaper compared to Chicago. Lincoln park, wriggley field are great. It’s lively, and not downtown. Chicago is huge and spans from west, to south and north
Being from the city of Chicago I love this video. Millennium Park and the Sky Deck at Willis Tower " Sears Tower" is a must on the list. As well as Navy Pier. If you have a few extra hours, go to a baseball game as we have 2 professional baseball teams here. Thank you for the video and keep up the great work. Love from Chicago
Been a life long Chicago resident, lots of great spots in the city and the surrounding areas like Oak Park, and Evanston for example. Just as safe as any other city, just careful of some of the more sus areas which are normally parts of the south and west side. Even then there are alot of nice areas there too.
Hi Beesleys! I really enjoy youre videos. On your next US trip you definitely have to come to Chicago. There's a lot more here than this video could cover. Conde Nast Traveler has rated Chicago Best US Big City for 8 years in a row! That's a record. Even though we are third in size, travelers repeatedly choose us over New York, LA, and other contenders like San Francisco, Miami, and Las Vegas. Summertime here is awesome! Adding to our already great attractions, restaurants, sports teams/stadiums, shopping, museums, the loop, theater district, jazz clubs, and blues clubs, each summer we have Navy Pier fireworks (Wednesday & Saturday), Music Festivals large (Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, Jazz Fest, Blues Fest, Gospel Fest, World Music Fest) and small, The Air and Water Show, Taste of Chicago Food Fest, Chicago Summer Dance, Millenium Park Music Series, and Millenium Park Film Series. And you have to ride the L when you're here. It's iconic!
As a native Chicagoan 10: Field Museums IT’S HUGE and you can easily spend more than one full day here. Also, great family restroom. 9: Riverwalk - very nice in good weather. Overall we are a very walkable city. I think that St. Patrick’s Day is horrible! Drunk people everywhere. The weather is often bad. 8: Art Institute is amazing. Great food too. And very walkable to a lot of the rest of downtown. YES! 7: MSI - Great, but a far enough outside of downtown that it’s skippable if you have limited time. 6: Architecture river tour - absolute must do! Especially in good weather. As a native, it’s something I try to do every few years because the views are stunning and the history is fascinating. 5: LPZ - it’s okay, and being free is a big plus. Nice for kids and good if you need a more quiet day. As with almost all Chicago museums parking is very expensive, so try to avoid driving. Zoo lights around Christmas is also a lot of fun, but be prepared for cold weather. 4: Navy Pier is a tourist trap. Everything is wildly expensive. Avoid unless there is a specific event like a concert or a boat trip you’d like to do. 3: Mag Mile - great place for shopping or just walking around downtown. But most of the stores also exist in most major cities. Not a bad way to stretch your legs and get a feel for Chicago if the weather is good, but also perfectly reasonable to skip. 2: Millennium park is lovely! Pay attention to what’s going on seasonally. There’s lots of free concerts in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Maggie Daley Park is a great playground for kids. And it’s almost all free. Just grabbing some sandwiches and sitting on the grass people-watching can make for a lovely afternoon. That said, it’s highly weather dependent. And don’t trust the weather forecast more than a few days out in Chicago. The spitting fountains are a lot of fun in the summer and you’ll see everyone from high-powered business folks to little kids dipping their feet in the summer. 1: Basically an extension of Millennium Park. Lots of fun festivals. Easily walkable from the loop. Missed on this list: BEACHES! The water is cold till mid-late summer, but beaches are clear, shallow, sandy, and free. At least walk along the lakefront and try to wade at one of the beaches at some point unless it’s winter. Theater: Great city to see a Broadway-caliber show. We also have a ton of community theater and improv & comedy clubs. Food: We have Michelin Starred restaurants, but we also have just about any ethnic cuisine you can name. I’d argue that one of the best places to get an authentic Chicago style hot dog is Home Depot. L’Appitoto is an amazing Italian deli just off the Mag Mile.
I grew up in Hyde Park a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago where the museum of science and industry is located. Chicago is amazing! Please visit Beesley family.
Lived in and around Chicago most of my life (72 years). Have rarely seen crime. Don't worry about crime in tourist-type locales. It is mostly confined to the South and West sides. Video should have talked about Lake Michigan. Don't recall if they talked about Waveland Golf Course right along the lakefront. Public parks and beaches cover 26 miles. My favorite beaches were in Evanston but there is a slight fee there.. There is a lot to see and do in Chicago and the suburbs. Public transportation will take you everywhere. And perhaps you have a tour guide in Laurence Brown.
Best advice (love Chicago) buy a museum package you’ll save lots of money! And if you stay in the city be aware that you will still pay for parking (if you rent a car). It’s usually about 40 to 70 dollars per day. Not included with most hotels. ❤
Chicago is a beautiful city, but it does have a lot of riffraff. There were so many beautiful places to visit. Yes everybody wants to go downtown and visit Millenium Park, but I would definitely tour the northside lakefront. Take a bike ride North to neighboring Evanston. Get yourself a deep dish, Chicago style pizza and an Italian beef. You will fall in love with the city, but there are some parts that are very dangerous.
How did the guy not mention the Swiss Jolly Ball? It’s the world’s largest pinball machine. It’s at the Museum of Science and Industry. If you guys go to Chicago, you’ve got to see the Swiss Jolly Ball.
When visitors from the coasts come to Chicago, they cannot believe the massive size of Lake Michigan. They all think it's an ocean--and it's all freshwater!
I am from NYC, but when I was real young I also lived in Chicago and Boston. It would be better and cheaper in the long run to find a hotel near the places you want to visit because the the subway (CTA) is not that cheap. And spending a lot of time traveling by train takes away from sightseeing. Spend the money on a local hotel instead.
One of the greatest things about Chicago is missing in the video and that is Chicago's lakefront. There is a big focus on the riverwalk and that's nice but the lakefront is the crown jewel of Chicago. In Chicago along the lakefront there is a continuous park that goes on for about 20 miles. There are beautiful beaches for swimming and sunbathing.
I’ve lived in Chicago since 2002- it gets a bad rap but it has a lot of great sights and restaurants plus it’s really clean. Love it here
Yep. I've always lived here since 1960. Best place in the world. Beware of right wing propaganda.
It's SO clean. I live in New Orleans now, and when people talk shit about Chicago, I roll my eyes.
*Fun Fact:* The Sears Tower (Willis Tower) has the highest observatory of any skyscraper in North America high up on the 103rd floor. The Searss Tower can literally get you up higher than any other building in America. 🙂
The green water in the Chicago River flows into the Des Plaines River, then the Illinois River and finally into the Mississippi River where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico passing by St. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans along the way. The green dye is biodegradable and doesn’t stay green for long.
The architecture river cruise offered by the Chicago Architecture Center is my favorite thing to do. Chicago is the birthplace of the skyscraper, and our river running through the downtown core is the absolutely gorgeous way to see it all. I’ve lived in Chicago for 8 years, and I gladly go 1-2 times per year when people visit. It absolutely never gets old, even for us locals.
It is a great tour and a top attraction and the RiverWalk is great.... Just most never say there are options of River AND LAKE tours... though it is longer to go into the Lake + the River.... I feel even if 2 separate ones are done that the LAKE tour for skyline view are awesome too. Many take those from Navy Pier if not doing a joint one for both. Also all should know how much cooler and breezy it can be on the Lake especially till mid-July. So taking a jacket and PROTECTION FROM THE SUN a good idea. Some splashing on a windy day can occur. Still even just the River is awesome too with some physical announcers giving good history lessons on buildings and city that add to the tour greatly.
The Art Institute is one of the world’s premiere art museums. It’s my favorite of the city’s museums. I remember dragging my dad there when I was around 13 years old to see an exhibition of art and artifacts from Pompeii, and I’ve also seen other traveling exhibitions of artists like Sargent and Monet. I also love the permanent exhibits such as the gorgeous trading room from the Stock Exchange, rescued before the building was demolished, and the wonderfully detailed Thorne miniature rooms, as well as such famous masterpieces as Island of La Grande Jatte, Nighthawks, and American Gothic.
I spent my first 30 yrs living in suburban Chicago. My dad was an Ironworker in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, so the architectural River tour still fascinates me. You also go through the locks to get onto Lake Michigan for a short while. The views of the city are stunning from the lake.
The Museum of Science and Industry was a yearly school field trip from 4-6th grade.
Forget the zoo. Chicago has a top aquarium called the shedd aquarium.
You guys would enjoy Taste of Chicago. It’s held in Grant Park around Buckingham Fountain. EVERY kind of food available in the Chicago area. This year it’s in September.
Kingston Mines was my favorite thing. Blues until 4:00 a.m. and lovely gumbo!
Chicago is home of the sky scraper! Chicago built the first ever skyscraper and it caught on and spread to NYC
U guys ever come to Chicago, hit me up, lived here for 36 years and love every part of it, btw art on the mart is 30 min after sunset
Chicago is awesome. Been 1 time but I'd be happy to go again.
We lived in Chicago for a year and a half. Fantastic city - much easier to deal with than NYC, with plenty to do and much friendlier people.
We loved the Museum of Science & Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field Museum. I’ve never done the architectural river boat tour, but it sounds like an excellent way to see the city: the Chicago River flows right through the heart of downtown.
Enjoy! 💐
Chicago is the greatest summer city in the world. The beaches, the food, the fests... music fests, food fests, art fests, just phenomenal time of year here. Our food is second to none. If you guys decide to come here I will be your personal tour guide. I'll show you the best spots to eat that aren't a tourists trap.
Make sure to bring a bullet proof vest
@The Answer you're just a scared little girl who lets the media run your life
@@TheAnswerWillleaveyou-someone who’s never been to Chicago
@blakekuff4782 coming for someone who doesn't know what they're talking about. I know how many shootings have a day in Chicago SMH
Love Chicago, it has all the things a proper city should have... transportation, nice public spaces, good people, things to do..
“Good people”? Lol. Wow
@@Weedline83 the people I know are good people.
What people there do you have an issue with?
Is it a specific group, or everyone in the city ?
Proud Chicagoan here, born, raised, and never leaving. It is a beautiful city with many things to do and amazing food! ✌️❤️
And being in the Midwest, actually friendly for a big city. You can ask anyone for directions and they are unlikely to look at you like you are from Mars.
My daughter's college graduation (she graduated Magna cum laude!) was at Navy Pier - with view of the water! It was really nice! Fun place - shops, good eats - fun!
One of the best "Big Cities" in the US! You really need to experience it - especially the food!!
I love Chicago.. Great place to visit
Sue is not a replica! Chicago is stunning. Been voted number 1 big city in US by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine readers 5 years in a row. Plus it was voted number 2 city in the world behind only Edinburgh, Scotland. The food here is the best. Authentic cuisine from all parts of the world. Plus we have the best hot dog stands, and hot dog stand food in the US. So much to see, and enjoy. You're going to love it.
They never said Sue is a replica. They said the replica interactive tomb. But yeah.
I would add A Mobster Tour (al capone and all the outfits at the time….It’s part of the architecture inspirations of that time).
Also would add a day at the beach during Summer.
Architecture Tour is a must. Go around sunset/evening so you get the city view at night. I’ve taken everyone who visits me in the city, and they always list it at the top of their favorite things.
Sue is not a replica, but a real fossil named for Sue Hendrickson who is the one who discovered it in South Dakota.
Also, the Navy Pier fireworks are every Wednesday and Saturday beginning Memorial Day (End of May) and Labor Day (Beginning of September) and if you watch them from the Pier, they have music that goes along with them.
Let me know if you need a tour guide when you visit 😂 Love my city!
Great information, Taylor!
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There is a breed of camel that has 2 humps, I don't recall what they're specically called however
They should have listed the Shedd Aquarium which is the most visited museum.
Born and raised in Chicago for 45 years. Simply the best city in the world in the summer.
Yep!
The U505 World War II German sub is cool because you could walk through it and around it. Lincoln Park zoo is free to get in it’s just the parking that you have to pay for so take the bus or a taxi.
I love living here. So many things to do here. Shedd Aquarium is my favorite. The Art Institute & the Field museum also a must.
The movie you were thinking of was A Knights Tale. I love that movie.
You might be interested in a site near Buckingham Fountain. The Queen's Landing next to the fountain on Lake Michigan, is where in 1959, Queen Elizabeth came ashore and spent the day visiting Chicago. In conjunction with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, she visited Canadian and US ports of call on the Great Lakes by boat.
I'm pretty sure Chi-town was the only U.S. site they visted. While there, they went to the Ambassador Hotel for lunch, which is only a couple of blocks from where I was living, as a child. My mother got a glimpse of them as they entered. It was all she could talk about for days.
Hi from Chicago. The architecture river tour is one of the few touristy things I recommend.
I live 35 miles north of Chicago. For some reason the narrator didn't even mention Lake Michigan! It is a beautiful city.
That's what I was thinking! Couldn't believe it wasnt mentioned. Lake Michigan is awesome, so much to do near the lakefront too.
Same, couldn't believe he didn't mention it. Lake Michigan cruise at sunset is a must
Camels have 2 humps, and dromedaries have 1.
And Buckingham Fountain is a wonderful thing, if you stand on the downwind side on a hot summer day. The breeze will wash over you with a nice cool mist.
I have been to most of the major cities in this country and they all have their great attractions but I just always enjoyed Chicago the most. Of course I live in Indiana and only about 3 hours away so I have been there many times but it is my favorite big city to visit.
Awesome, Cliff!
I live here, and was born here, and have spent my whole life here on the Southside....a MUST is the Architectural RiverBoat Tour... Pick a warm day, or bring a jacket ... you will not be disappointed. It can get VERY cold on the Lake, suddenly. Not so much in June, July or August. Get a CityPass, its cheaper, and you wont have to wait in lines! Also, use Public Transportation, and do not be afraid to ask for directions! Its very easy to get around. Enjoy, we love having you!
In the Lincoln Park Zoo, re. the camels, the 1 hump is a dromedary, and the 2 hump is a bactrian, which was in the video. Also, though it wasn't mentioned here, remember that your friend, Laurence Braun can't say enough good about the beaches and bike paths along the lake shore.
Guys this is a video made by a guy not from Chicago. He only showed downtown. Which all chicago videos do. Theres so much more than that. Downtown is a one day visit. The rest of the city awaits you. Btw we dont call it willis tower. Its Sears.
They turn the Chicago River green during St. Patrick's Day.
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Fun Fact for you, James and Millie:
Buckingham Fountain is featured in the opening credits of the sitcom "Married: With Children", in fact, it's the first image you see in the opening title sequence
No Sears Tower? Or Wrigley Field?
The field museum has a new exhibit about bronze age Europe in it. Also was at Lincoln park zoo today, so the timing of this video is awesome
Lived here 20 years. Never been happier!
Chicago is the greatest city in the world. I love my city! Also, if you come visit, you have to go to Portillo’s and get a Chicago dog and a chocolate cake shake.
Absolutely!
Im not from Chicago but im hoping when the both of u check out different regions of the USA when u come here. Chi town is very beautiful downtown, america is more than just the south and nyc but so many people who are from the UK or europe only go to those places. Their are nice spots and hidden gems in the midwest on the east coast not named ny and even the west coast in Washington state oregon and the neighboring states.
All true.
I was a tour guide 🎤 a top a tourist double decker bus, anyway on St Patrick’s, The Chicago River is dyed by The Chicago Plumbers Union with a safe non toxic dye that lasts for many hours, giving the river a fun emerald green look ☘️. Hope you both make it ☺️
Definitely an underrated city. Chicago is as beautiful in person as on the screen. I was only there once but I was blown away by just how clean and spacious the city was. Too bad the seedier side of Chicago gets all of the press. The vast majority of the city was magnificent.
Come and visit my city of San Diego. Another very underrated and beautiful city. ♥
As a 6 decade Chicagoan who has been to San Diego about 20 times, you are correct on all counts. They are the two best cities in the country. They also have the largest and second largest zoos!
We stayed at the Intercontinental, on the 20th floor. Wescored that room for $90 on hotwire! We had a view of the Union Tribune building and a little bridge over water where ER scenes were filmed.
Bactrian camels are smaller and have two humps (found in Central Asia).The dromedary camel have one hump(found in North Africa and the Middle East).
two types of camels the african and Asian. African camels have single hump but cross the Sahara which is shorter. the Asian camel had to cross most of the continent of Asia from Beijing to Europe across the Silk Road so they needed the extra hump. the asian camel also has different feet because they crossed every terrain from sand to rock and grass all different which wore down feet differently.
Go to Chicago Kayak. Do a tour with a group on the Chicago River Via Kayak. Even if you've never Kayak'ed before. It's kind of ideal for people new to a Kayak as the water is calm and predictable. The people that run it do a great job and you learn in about 20 minutes.
I came to Chicago in 1994 from Ohio and decided to stay. I love this area and city. Navy Pier and the architecture river cruise are great. I also recommend visiting Chinatown!
Good points!
Another cool point of interest is the underground Pedway system. Also a lot of John Hughes movies take place here (and the northern suburbs where the legend himself lived). Risky Business, mercury rising and many other movies were also filmed here. Also whenever you guys visit hit me up. -sincerely, a Chicago resident.
Did a night time architecture river cruise, it was cool; deffo worth it.
In the summer they do fireworks at the Navy Pier every Wednesday and Saturday night. It's fun to watch from a boat in the water.
If you plan on going to Chicago, might be fun to watch a few movies set in Chicago beforehand such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
🙌💯 Yes! This! 💐
The ‘Married with Children’ fountain!
The science museum is A LOT of FUN!
1. I visited the Nazi U-boat museum. It was very interesting, especially if you've never been on a sub. (There is an American submarine museum in Manitowoc, WI, a few hours north of Chicago. 2. I'm stunned that they didn't mention the incredible eats in Chicago. You will definitely want to try Chicago dogs, Italian beef sandwiches (I like mine dipped in au jus), and of course deep dish pizza (expect at least a 40 minute wait for them to cook it.) 3. If weather permits, the views are fantastic from Sears Tower.
I've been to so many US cities, but Chicago, is definitely #1 for art & museums, food, and a diverse & social population.
Chicago is a GREAT city to visit for a couple days. Go from mid May thru mid September to avoid the cold weather. You hear lots of bad things about violence and crime but if are just smart and avoid certain neighborhoods on the south and west side you'll be fine. Great food and lots to do. Hopefully you guys can go there someday!
Crime has gone into the touristy areas. Look at the store being robbed and drug use
Correct.
Most restaurants, bars, sports events, and other fun things to do are in Chicago neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Andersonville, Logan Square, and Wicker Park. These are the neighborhoods to be during the day or at night.
I love my city so much. This video only scratched the surface of things you can do here.
11: Second City Theater is the birthplace of improvisational theatre. Famous alumni include John Belushi, Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Mike Myers and Chris Farley. I have been there at least a dozen times and have never seen a bad show.
That ferris wheel is where the original ferris wheel was invented
I'm from Chicago. Whenever you guys are ready, I've got a guest room and Cubs and Bears season tickets.
Good Chicago hospitality, Ryan!
Yes, it is cold in Chicago during the winter. When I lived there when I was a kid, it got to -14℉ which is -10℃. The one feature that they didn't highlight is Lake Michigan.
Doesn't Lawrence Brown live in Chicago?
The narrator mentions "The Loop" (in his statement that the Lincoln Park Zoo is 2 miles north of The Loop)... but he doesn't say what that is. "The Loop" is the downtown area of Chicago inside the elevated train tracks (like a subway but above ground) that "loops" area the downtown area. The train is called the "El" short for elevated.
Bactrian camels have two humps and shaggy fur as they are more at home in cold climates
The architecture river cruise (by the Chicago Architecture Center docents!) is a must!!!!!!
There are two types of camels. Dromedary, with one hump, found in Arabia. And Bactrian, with two humps, found in Asian Gobi desert.
I've lived in many places in the US and Chicago is one of the most beautiful big cities as well as the cleanest. Hands down the cleanest big city. It's also a very green and walkable city. You can even take a tour of Chicago's famous gangster past from the Al Capone days, as well as a Pizza Tour.
I love Chicago. The Museum Campus on Lake Michigan is picturesque and, also, includes Soldier Field,- where you can enjoy "American" Football. Chicago has two baseball teams/stadiums. The theater/comedy/mprove community is the best. Don't forget the food. From street food to haute cuisine, Chicago is the crème de la crème. There are plenty of festivals and concerts. You won't be bored.
The Art Institute of Chicago is second behind La Louvre (i say that as a Chicagoan). They have "Isle la Grande Jatte", "Rainy Day in Paris", Monet's haystacks, "American Gothic", Jackson Pollack "Convergence", Chegalls Stained glass, the painting Jack Nicholson "Joker" decided not to destroy in 1988 Batman. Hooper's "Nighthawks", amongst any others....
Glad you're finally noticing us!! Welcome!! British Airways has A 380 service nonstop!!
the field museum needs to be higher.
I live on the north side of Chicago. Chicago is beautiful. Definitely come during spring! The summer can randomly get humid. It’s a hit or miss. I wouldn’t recommend venturing to far south. The higher the number(the south side tends to go by numbers for streets.) the worse it tends to get. North side is good, and it’s a bit cheaper compared to Chicago. Lincoln park, wriggley field are great. It’s lively, and not downtown. Chicago is huge and spans from west, to south and north
museum of science and industry needs to be higher as well.
It should be noted that the Lincoln park zoo is free
Being from the city of Chicago I love this video. Millennium Park and the Sky Deck at Willis Tower " Sears Tower" is a must on the list. As well as Navy Pier. If you have a few extra hours, go to a baseball game as we have 2 professional baseball teams here. Thank you for the video and keep up the great work. Love from Chicago
Been a life long Chicago resident, lots of great spots in the city and the surrounding areas like Oak Park, and Evanston for example. Just as safe as any other city, just careful of some of the more sus areas which are normally parts of the south and west side. Even then there are alot of nice areas there too.
Hi Beesleys! I really enjoy youre videos. On your next US trip you definitely have to come to Chicago. There's a lot more here than this video could cover. Conde Nast Traveler has rated Chicago Best US Big City for 8 years in a row! That's a record. Even though we are third in size, travelers repeatedly choose us over New York, LA, and other contenders like San Francisco, Miami, and Las Vegas. Summertime here is awesome! Adding to our already great attractions, restaurants, sports teams/stadiums, shopping, museums, the loop, theater district, jazz clubs, and blues clubs, each summer we have Navy Pier fireworks (Wednesday & Saturday), Music Festivals large (Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, Jazz Fest, Blues Fest, Gospel Fest, World Music Fest) and small, The Air and Water Show, Taste of Chicago Food Fest, Chicago Summer Dance, Millenium Park Music Series, and Millenium Park Film Series. And you have to ride the L when you're here. It's iconic!
As a native Chicagoan
10: Field Museums IT’S HUGE and you can easily spend more than one full day here. Also, great family restroom.
9: Riverwalk - very nice in good weather. Overall we are a very walkable city. I think that St. Patrick’s Day is horrible! Drunk people everywhere. The weather is often bad.
8: Art Institute is amazing. Great food too. And very walkable to a lot of the rest of downtown. YES!
7: MSI - Great, but a far enough outside of downtown that it’s skippable if you have limited time.
6: Architecture river tour - absolute must do! Especially in good weather. As a native, it’s something I try to do every few years because the views are stunning and the history is fascinating.
5: LPZ - it’s okay, and being free is a big plus. Nice for kids and good if you need a more quiet day. As with almost all Chicago museums parking is very expensive, so try to avoid driving. Zoo lights around Christmas is also a lot of fun, but be prepared for cold weather.
4: Navy Pier is a tourist trap. Everything is wildly expensive. Avoid unless there is a specific event like a concert or a boat trip you’d like to do.
3: Mag Mile - great place for shopping or just walking around downtown. But most of the stores also exist in most major cities. Not a bad way to stretch your legs and get a feel for Chicago if the weather is good, but also perfectly reasonable to skip.
2: Millennium park is lovely! Pay attention to what’s going on seasonally. There’s lots of free concerts in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Maggie Daley Park is a great playground for kids. And it’s almost all free. Just grabbing some sandwiches and sitting on the grass people-watching can make for a lovely afternoon. That said, it’s highly weather dependent. And don’t trust the weather forecast more than a few days out in Chicago. The spitting fountains are a lot of fun in the summer and you’ll see everyone from high-powered business folks to little kids dipping their feet in the summer.
1: Basically an extension of Millennium Park. Lots of fun festivals. Easily walkable from the loop.
Missed on this list:
BEACHES! The water is cold till mid-late summer, but beaches are clear, shallow, sandy, and free. At least walk along the lakefront and try to wade at one of the beaches at some point unless it’s winter.
Theater: Great city to see a Broadway-caliber show. We also have a ton of community theater and improv & comedy clubs.
Food: We have Michelin Starred restaurants, but we also have just about any ethnic cuisine you can name. I’d argue that one of the best places to get an authentic Chicago style hot dog is Home Depot. L’Appitoto is an amazing Italian deli just off the Mag Mile.
Love the art institute.
I grew up in Hyde Park a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago where the museum of science and industry is located. Chicago is amazing! Please visit Beesley family.
Lived in and around Chicago most of my life (72 years). Have rarely seen crime. Don't worry about crime in tourist-type locales. It is mostly confined to the South and West sides.
Video should have talked about Lake Michigan. Don't recall if they talked about Waveland Golf Course right along the lakefront. Public parks and beaches cover 26 miles. My favorite beaches were in Evanston but there is a slight fee there..
There is a lot to see and do in Chicago and the suburbs. Public transportation will take you everywhere.
And perhaps you have a tour guide in Laurence Brown.
Surprised they didnt show any food recommendations thats unique to this city
See their earlier reaction to the top 10 most iconic foods in Chicago. ;)
Just moved from Chicago to the south east USA. I miss so much but we can still visit.
Best advice (love Chicago) buy a museum package you’ll save lots of money! And if you stay in the city be aware that you will still pay for parking (if you rent a car). It’s usually about 40 to 70 dollars per day. Not included with most hotels. ❤
Chicago is a beautiful city, but it does have a lot of riffraff. There were so many beautiful places to visit. Yes everybody wants to go downtown and visit Millenium Park, but I would definitely tour the northside lakefront. Take a bike ride North to neighboring Evanston. Get yourself a deep dish, Chicago style pizza and an Italian beef. You will fall in love with the city, but there are some parts that are very dangerous.
I have lived in Chicago my whole life and would be glad to be your tour guide
Good to see you two today!
Im surprised sports wasn't mentioned.Plenty of teams to watch all year round.
And never call it the Willis Tower it will always be sears tower.
Bactrian camels have two humps . Dromedary have one
Chicago Born & Raised🗣 Love my City You guys should totally visit very child friendly lots to do for tourists ❤
How did the guy not mention the Swiss Jolly Ball? It’s the world’s largest pinball machine. It’s at the Museum of Science and Industry. If you guys go to Chicago, you’ve got to see the Swiss Jolly Ball.
Bactrian camels, also known as the Mongolian camel, have two humps. Dromedary camels, also known as Arabian camels, have one hump. :)
Chicago's wether can range frol 100 f on the high and over -50 f on the low
I used to say this to people. "Chicago weather, you're either freezing or on fire. You can only complain about one."
When visitors from the coasts come to Chicago, they cannot believe the massive size of Lake Michigan. They all think it's an ocean--and it's all freshwater!
Number 11 should be to meet up with Lawrence Brown and do an in person collab.
One-hump camels are dromedaries' two-hump camels are bactrians.
I am from NYC, but when I was real young I also lived in Chicago and Boston.
It would be better and cheaper in the long run to find a hotel near the places you want to visit because the the subway (CTA) is not that cheap. And spending a lot of time traveling by train takes away from sightseeing. Spend the money on a local hotel instead.