After shopping the Mag Mile, A drink at the Signature room's bar atop the John Handcock tower is one of the best sunsets, especially on a crisp clear winter's day.
Best tip i can give is to not rent a car. Anywhere you’d want to go is available for cheaper if you use public transportation or rideshare. Wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking a lot
Saved a lot of money by staying on the Northside, got a five night stay in December for $363.18 including tax and no hotel fee. Finding a hotel on the Northside of Chicago will be cheaper than downtown.
I'm a local and one museum you didn't list is the Planetarium. It's near the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum. They have a lot of exhibits about space travel. If someone really wants to go to Great America it's a good 45 min. to an hour from downtown and it's a bit pricey. If you like roller coasters, it's worth the trip so save up for it.
I took the train into Chicago from Libertyville. Kept the costs down. I did not manage to get to the museum that covers the Great Fire. I think it's a fire department.
I suggest referencing neighborhoods, just as you would in London. Major streets are also helpful. Is "southwest" London Westminster, Fulham, Weybridge or all three? IMHO calling Streeterville "north" is like calling Holburn "west", not wrong, but weird. You'll be fine in Streeterville, but expect it to be commuters, transplants and tourists.
If you come here you stay in the loop or the north neighborhoods if your coming here come correct be polite midwest kindness is a thing here people act tough but are actually freindly and for the love of god drive with the traffic not the speed limit u can tell who doesnt drive here
I am planning to visit Chicago in the last week of Dec. Should i expect snowfall? is the cold going to be the same like in NY? can we go around the spots you mentioned during that time?
@@charliegerike-lc8uo - i had visited NY last year at this point of time. we experienced neg 13 degrees Celsius. Hopefully, Chicago will be like that only. Also, do u think we can visit the famous spots then?
Use the CTA because parking can cost up to $75, and more for a special event, DO NOT rent a car. If you want to stay in Chicago, go to the North or South side in Chicago and NOT downtown, unless you are willing to spend an arm and leg, stay near downtown without being in downtown.
Don't go to Navy Pier. I'd stay at Lincoln Hotel were I visiting Chicago. You want to charter a sailboat, you're likely going to get tossed around otherwise. The purple pig is good, the other restaurant picks are appalling. His pronunciation of Lou's is unconscionable. Definitely head to the Blackhawks and make sure to catch the anthem. Pequad's, Oriole, Ever, Alinea, Next, Rooster, Aviary, Boka, Loyalist, need I continue?
I guess don't forget Lower Michigan/Wacker and West Garfield Park. On a related note, the Garfield Park conservatory is super cool. If they have an event (beer under glass) it's worth going.
@@briangilbert6477 I have been to the Garfield Park Conservatory. I'm a local so I took the EL downtown and switched trains to the station right there by the Conservatory. Well worth the trip (from the NW side).
@@TravelGuidesUS I you'd want to go to Great America, you'd need a car. I would think taking an uber all the way out to Gurnee would cost a small fortune.
No comparison to NYC, the fact that there are more people living in NYC doesn’t make Chicago cleaner. Every city is beautiful and you should focus on that. Each city is unique and has so much history, I will be visiting Chicago in a month thank you for the rest of the content.
In Texas we show Migrants these videos, Migrants are impressed with moving to CHICAGO to make their new home. Work and Housing are abundant in CHICAGO!
i always tell people if you're on a budget, buy a hotel room in the north/northwest suburbs of the city and take one of the metra trains into downtown
Great tip! Thank you!
After shopping the Mag Mile, A drink at the Signature room's bar atop the John Handcock tower is one of the best sunsets, especially on a crisp clear winter's day.
Thank you for the tip! That bar sounds great! I appreciate you watching!
Signature Room recently closed.
Yes I agree Chicago is clean
As someone from the Chicagoland area, I can easily say that our city is very clean compared to most others.
I agree! Growing up here I always thought street sweepers were a normal thing. I guess not.
I agree, sorry to say honestly NY where I live is dirty, my first time visiting I have said the same, Chicago is much cleaner!!
I absolutely love chicago one of the best skylines
It’s a beautiful city for sure! Thank you for watching!
Field museum is probably the biggest of the entire planet
Best tip i can give is to not rent a car. Anywhere you’d want to go is available for cheaper if you use public transportation or rideshare. Wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking a lot
I agree 100%! Thank you for watching!
Don't rent a car because you shouldn't be drunk driving.
Man you are the best vacation guide
Thank you! I appreciate it!
❤❤ I love Chicago
Saved a lot of money by staying on the Northside, got a five night stay in December for $363.18 including tax and no hotel fee. Finding a hotel on the Northside of Chicago will be cheaper than downtown.
Well i know to park on 87th st...and get on the L...always been the big thing in the chi!!! Now i dont know if its changed but will find out
Don't know about the south side. Often I've seen parking by the EL stations. The one closest to me is multi-levels and is $5 for the whole day.
Thanks you . Very useful information you give me
You’re welcome! Enjoy chicago!
Great video, thanks!
Dont forget about the south side white sox too
The Tennessee Sox?
I live in
Chicago
I'm a local and one museum you didn't list is the Planetarium. It's near the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum. They have a lot of exhibits about space travel. If someone really wants to go to Great America it's a good 45 min. to an hour from downtown and it's a bit pricey. If you like roller coasters, it's worth the trip so save up for it.
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I took the train into Chicago from Libertyville. Kept the costs down. I did not manage to get to the museum that covers the Great Fire. I think it's a fire department.
The one that covers the Great Fire is the Chicago History Museum in Lincoln Park.
Thank you for this video!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching !
Chicago is really beautiful and dreamy ❤❤❤
my town
Hello, Im from London and I wanted to ask you is upper north Chicago a good place to stay for a week is it safe and what is Streetville like?
I do not know the specific areas of Chicago since I do not live there. But north Chicago is safer for sure than south or west Chicago is
@@TravelGuidesUS Thanks ☺️
I suggest referencing neighborhoods, just as you would in London. Major streets are also helpful. Is "southwest" London Westminster, Fulham, Weybridge or all three? IMHO calling Streeterville "north" is like calling Holburn "west", not wrong, but weird. You'll be fine in Streeterville, but expect it to be commuters, transplants and tourists.
slight correction, Wrigley field is just north of downtown, but not the city. it's still within the city itself!
Oh ok thanks for the clarification. Appreciate it. 😃😃
Where can I find a decent hotel near downtown & near the train station. Is it good to take train from San antonio to Chicago?
If you come here you stay in the loop or the north neighborhoods if your coming here come correct be polite midwest kindness is a thing here people act tough but are actually freindly and for the love of god drive with the traffic not the speed limit u can tell who doesnt drive here
When you say the Loop, does West Loop fall under this?
I am planning to visit Chicago in the last week of Dec. Should i expect snowfall? is the cold going to be the same like in NY? can we go around the spots you mentioned during that time?
It will be really cold
We ate going there 12/15-17
We're staying at Godfrey hotel and it's got a beautiful roof top bar and not far from anything
@@charliegerike-lc8uo - i had visited NY last year at this point of time. we experienced neg 13 degrees Celsius. Hopefully, Chicago will be like that only. Also, do u think we can visit the famous spots then?
@@MrArks86Chicago is way more colder than nyc.
What's the weather like mid April?
Hey! Hard to tell and predict but usually decent during the day but cooler at night. April is typically sees more spring rain
Hit or Miss. if youre by the Lake, can be a lot colder, if your west of Lake, could be fine.
🤷🏾♀️ who knows, just gotta wing it.
Very good country New York
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Use the CTA because parking can cost up to $75, and more for a special event, DO NOT rent a car. If you want to stay in Chicago, go to the North or South side in Chicago and NOT downtown, unless you are willing to spend an arm and leg, stay near downtown without being in downtown.
Thank you for sharing!
Great peoples, good peoples for sure!
Chicaaaagoo
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Salt Lake City/Park City Utah
Don't go to Navy Pier. I'd stay at Lincoln Hotel were I visiting Chicago. You want to charter a sailboat, you're likely going to get tossed around otherwise. The purple pig is good, the other restaurant picks are appalling. His pronunciation of Lou's is unconscionable. Definitely head to the Blackhawks and make sure to catch the anthem. Pequad's, Oriole, Ever, Alinea, Next, Rooster, Aviary, Boka, Loyalist, need I continue?
Can you please do oneon VIRGINIA BEACH? Thank you
Nashville
Don’t forget to visit the Englewood or Washington Park areas for the thrill seeker in you !
Great tips! Thank you Brent!
lol to anybody who doesn’t know, he was joking. Those are the most dangerous hoods in Chicago.
I guess don't forget Lower Michigan/Wacker and West Garfield Park. On a related note, the Garfield Park conservatory is super cool. If they have an event (beer under glass) it's worth going.
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@@briangilbert6477 I have been to the Garfield Park Conservatory. I'm a local so I took the EL downtown and switched trains to the station right there by the Conservatory. Well worth the trip (from the NW side).
I am feeling as if I was 22 years old right now.
Orlando area
If you got a family of five, renting the car is probably a better option in my opinion.
Very true! Thank you
@@TravelGuidesUS I you'd want to go to Great America, you'd need a car. I would think taking an uber all the way out to Gurnee would cost a small fortune.
You forgot to mention guided tour to Portal to Hell in Gary !!! Lol
Chicago is windy City
Does anyone vacation in Detroit?
Is it just me or does it sound like this guy’s shouting when he’s talking?
Excitement/ passion :)
It's a beautiful city but looks can be deceiving. If you plan on coming here or don't run run as fast as you can 👁️👀
No comparison to NYC, the fact that there are more people living in NYC doesn’t make Chicago cleaner. Every city is beautiful and you should focus on that. Each city is unique and has so much history, I will be visiting Chicago in a month thank you for the rest of the content.
Thanks for sharing and watching! Hope you have a wonderful visit!
You mad? Chicago is 10x cleaner than NY stop the hate
that's true but also Chicago uses alleyways that huge part of it
@@Jeschitownthat is correct. NYC doesn’t have ally ways so the garbage is in front.
I’ve visited both cities, Chicago is definitely cleaner
Only thing good is the Jordan store
In Texas we show Migrants these videos, Migrants are impressed with moving to CHICAGO to make their new home. Work and Housing are abundant in CHICAGO!
lol
Be prepared during your stay in Chicago to expunge from your vocabulary the words please and thank you as you'll never hear them in Chicago.
Who hurt you?
I completely disagree with @user-hk7gt2io1j. I'm a local and I hear it all the time. Depends on the neighborhood I guess.
Way over rated city and the parking prices are the the reason I would never come back. Everything is outrageously priced
People are rude
Not my experience
I am sorry to hear that was your experience. I've been a local my whole life and that hasn't been my experience.