Our Top 10 free things to do in Chicago (Tips from two locals to first time visitors in 2024)

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  • Having lived in Chicago for 20 years, we came up with our list of the top 10 free things to do in Chicago when we have guests visiting us from out of town. Come discover with us our beautiful city of Chicago and all the free attractions it has to offer.
    If you are coming to visit Chicago for the first time and are wondering what to do in Chicago and what to see in Chicago, this video was made for you. We give you all the locals' advice on things to do in Chicago and things to see in Chicago. And not just any thing to do in Chicago: Free things to do in Chicago. There are lots of free things to do in Chicago if you are not afraid to walk a little bit. Chicago has a magnificent lake front and in the summer, you can enjoy the Chicago beaches. In addition to Lake Michigan, Chicago also has the Chicago River, which riverfront has now been developed in a nice walking trail. Chicago also has great shopping on Michigan Avenue. The Chicago Skyline is also spectacular and you can se it from Navy Pier, from the Museum Campus, or from Buckingham Fountain. But Chicago's favorite tourist attraction is now Cloudgate also know by the locals as the 'Bean'.
    As you will see in the video, there are lost of things to do in Chicago and lots of things to see in Chicago.
    00:00 - Intro
    00:35 - Millennium Park
    01:47 - Maggie Daley Park
    02:38 - Riverwalk
    03:56 - Lake Front
    04:56 - Michigan Avenue
    06:16 - Lincoln Park and Zoo
    07:45 - Wrigleyville
    08:35 - Hyde Park
    09:17 - Baha'i Temple
    09:59 - Navy Pier
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  • @JamesandLaurent
    @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +49

    If you enjoyed this video but are still looking for more things to do in Chicago, check out our new video on Chicago-Off-The-Beaten-Path czcams.com/video/4ZJ5OA2f8z4/video.html

  • @1jkillings
    @1jkillings Před 5 lety +730

    You can also catch these hands for free in Chicago.

  • @hithere9975
    @hithere9975 Před 6 lety +441

    -Willis Tower-
    *Sears Tower*

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +8

      LOL. If it were going to remain the Willis Tower forever, we could have got used to the new name. But since it is likely to change name again, we figured out we would just keep the original one :)

    • @bwiseguy8575
      @bwiseguy8575 Před 6 lety +27

      IT ALWAYS WILL BE THE SEARS TOWER

    • @Jude74
      @Jude74 Před 5 lety +10

      Hi There spelled Willis pronounced Sears.

    • @orlandomartinez4881
      @orlandomartinez4881 Před 5 lety +10

      I hate when people say Willis tower

    • @violettak2246
      @violettak2246 Před 5 lety +1

      yeeeees

  • @z.veronica8908
    @z.veronica8908 Před 6 lety +305

    Thank you for calling it The Sears tower!!!!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +7

      Haha! If it was going to keep the Willis Tower name forever, then we might eventually get used to it. But if it's going to change name again, we might as well keep the stable one. You know, we often refer to the Aon Center as the Amoco building. We just don't learn quickly :)

    • @violettak2246
      @violettak2246 Před 5 lety +1

      I like "Sears Tower". I don't think I ever going to name this building Willis Tower. I can't even spell this correctly. 😁😁😁😁

    • @kellyanderson7624
      @kellyanderson7624 Před 3 lety +1

      @angelina angel The building was bought and the new owners changed it. But to native Chicagoans it will ALWAYS be the Sears Tower

    • @piper888
      @piper888 Před 2 lety

      You can pay for the observation deck but if you eat The signature room you pay a little bit more and at least you get a meal with it ...
      I thought the view was better

  • @Waynaworld
    @Waynaworld Před 6 lety +249

    I just came back from chi-town. (MY HOME TOWN) I moved to ATL then Miami, and when I say there's no place like Chicago! There's no place like CHICAGO.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +5

      Agreed :)

    • @Waynaworld
      @Waynaworld Před 6 lety +5

      Just fine, because it’s always hot in Florida 😉

    • @SausageFaCerria
      @SausageFaCerria Před 6 lety

      Waynaworld True

    • @SausageFaCerria
      @SausageFaCerria Před 6 lety +17

      JK 64 Ur just mad because u probably live in a Cornball ass Hick Town No One has Ever Heard Of 😂😂...the people with So much $#!t to say about Chicago usually probably Never been to Chicago & Live in some Crappy Country Hillbilly Backwoods No Name Town 🤷‍♂️😂😂

    • @SausageFaCerria
      @SausageFaCerria Před 6 lety +10

      JK 64 Ur just mad Because ur Town's Idea of "Fine Dining" is Olive Garden & Applebees's & the most entertaining thing to do is mozzy on down to the Nearest Wal-Mart 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @krysg86
    @krysg86 Před 6 lety +224

    If u like art the Mexican Art Museum in Pilsen is free! Also the neighborhood has lot of great restaurants and bars u could hit up later!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +8

      Thanks for the advice. We haven't been to the Mexican Art Museum for years. And we rarely go to Pilsen because we live on the north side. But it is a neighborhood a with great vibe and lots of restaurant choices.

    • @jimgreen9059
      @jimgreen9059 Před 6 lety +2

      krysg86, mentioning you is just so this comment will end up here where it belongs, since I want to point out to those not familiar with Chicago, that Pilsen is another of the many neighborhoods of Chicago, rather than a suburb.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +9

      Krysg86, based on your advice, we just went to the Mexican Art Museum. First time in many, may years. It was fantastic! Thanks you so much for recommending it. We are working on two other videos about Chicago off the beaten path and Chicago museums and took great shots of Pilsen and the museum. Whenever we get around to finishing these videos, the Mexican Art Museum will be featured :)

    • @iriss3460
      @iriss3460 Před 5 lety +5

      That museum is the most boring thing ever!!’ As a Latina living in little village, there are better places to visit

    • @elboogie2324
      @elboogie2324 Před 5 lety

      You know what that's all about. I find it odd they didn't mention The DuSable Museum. Probably never been to it, even though they did mention Hyde Park.

  • @bradleychellberg7377
    @bradleychellberg7377 Před 6 lety +130

    Don’t forget about the free fire work show!! They do at navy pier

  • @janetf3377
    @janetf3377 Před 6 lety +67

    I live in the Chicago area. These particular places might be free and they are fun places to go to but the parking prices are high. Sometimes, I just put my bicycle in the car and park on the north side of Chicago and ride into downtown. Also, you can take the "L" train.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +14

      Absolutely, we never drive downtown. The L, the bus or bikes are the way to go.

    • @timmmahhhh
      @timmmahhhh Před 5 lety +1

      Very good point do whatever you can to not rely on a car here.

    • @MegaMoose1989
      @MegaMoose1989 Před 5 lety +2

      if you are driving from a different city, it might be better to take amtrak in or at least take the metra/southshore line commutter rail in from the far suburbs. parking is usually either free or dirt cheap at those stations and many have security.

    • @hadhamalnam
      @hadhamalnam Před 3 lety

      Plus over the last decade the amount of bike lanes has been going up a lot, you can get basically anywhere downtown on a bike.

  • @isabelhajjar
    @isabelhajjar Před 5 lety +18

    i've lived there all my life and honestly i just love it, there's a ton of stuff to do. chicago is fricken lit

  • @karencesariorizzo8073
    @karencesariorizzo8073 Před 5 lety +15

    Your video makes this home town girl proud. Thank you for showing our INCREDIBLE CITY in such a beautiful light! My grandparents immigrated to Chicago from Italy in 1910!! This makes me feel like jumping on a train and spending the day in the city!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the kind words. As you might expect, a lot of work and effort go into making these videos. You absolutely should jump on a train and visit the city. You can also check our latest video about Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Some more great sites featured in that video.

    • @michaelt3308
      @michaelt3308 Před rokem

      It's a DEMOCRATIC SH!THOLE. Best moves I ever made was leaving over a year ago

  • @_koojay
    @_koojay Před 5 lety +180

    10 free things to do in Chicago:
    *breath*

    • @mrsports5766
      @mrsports5766 Před 5 lety

      YOSHIMATIONS uwu blink

    • @J0hn.R
      @J0hn.R Před 4 lety +2

      Might get taxed as well sometime soon.

    • @iliketrains839
      @iliketrains839 Před 4 lety +2

      *Breathe

    • @JenZen82
      @JenZen82 Před 4 lety

      You can't even spell, trying to be smartass 😂😂😂

    • @raul76603
      @raul76603 Před 4 lety

      J.C R.M Oh you better believe that is going to happen in our near future

  • @JOHNNYCHICAGO8
    @JOHNNYCHICAGO8 Před 6 lety +43

    I love my home Sweet home Chicago ☺️❤️

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +1

      Johnny Tribble, we just released a new video on Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Hopefully, it will make you love the city even more :).

    • @sweetynatasha1351
      @sweetynatasha1351 Před 5 lety

      Hello

  • @samuel_cr98
    @samuel_cr98 Před 5 lety +128

    I know you are from Chicago because only real people from Chicago say Sears Tower and not Willis Tower. As a fellow Chicagoan, I certify his credibility 😂

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +9

      Haha, we're so hard core that we still refer to the Aon Center as the Amoco Building 😂. If you enjoyed this video, take a look at our new video about Chicago Off The Beaten Path. It will be released tomorrow afternoon.

    • @Steve-zc9ht
      @Steve-zc9ht Před 4 lety

      Ikr Im also from chicago

    • @viewfromthehillswift6979
      @viewfromthehillswift6979 Před 4 lety +3

      Absolutely, and it will always be the Hancock Building. When I was young, the Field Museum's name was changed to the Chicago Museum of Natural History or something like that. Nobody called it by its new name and it is now the Field Museum again.

    • @joycegreer9391
      @joycegreer9391 Před 3 lety +1

      Not true. I am from Wisconsin, have been to Chicago a few times (would like to go more). I always call it the Sears Tower.

    • @kellyanderson7624
      @kellyanderson7624 Před 3 lety +2

      YES! Native Chicagoans do NOT say Willis Tower. It is SEARS Tower and always will be!

  • @herrlindner
    @herrlindner Před 6 lety +4

    I've been there a month ago and I'm happy I've covered about 90% of the list. Beautiful and welcoming place.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +1

      Good to hear. We think Chicago is grossly underrated as a tourist destination :)

  • @IAMBENNYBLANCO.
    @IAMBENNYBLANCO. Před 5 lety +15

    I luv visiting Chicago, such an amazing city! We in Wakanda think Chicago is one of the best cities of the world.

  • @dartist079
    @dartist079 Před 5 lety +5

    Chicago Skyline is so beautiful. I grew up in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, my husband grew up on thyhe Southside of Chicago- near The Cook County Jail.
    The beautiful skyline is awesome. I love Chicago & of course The Chicago Cubs.
    Enjoy your visit to this amazing city.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +1

      mrs Bee, agreed. The Chicago skyline when you fly in over the lake from the East Coast is absolutely amazing!

  • @PHILIPWATSON82
    @PHILIPWATSON82 Před 6 lety +25

    CHICAGO LOOKS AWESOME 😎😎👍🏻🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

  • @pickledOnionGal
    @pickledOnionGal Před 6 lety +19

    Chicago is my favourite city! 💕

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +2

      It is our favorite city too, although to be fair more so six months ouf of the year 😎 than the other six ⛄️.

    • @pickledOnionGal
      @pickledOnionGal Před 6 lety

      James and Laurent's World Travels fair! Although I have to say that I prefer the winter haha

    • @albertimedina1289
      @albertimedina1289 Před 4 lety

      Yo amo chicago es mi segunda ciudad vivi varios años ahi demasiada cultura y gastronomia simplemente lo mejor

  • @busyrand
    @busyrand Před 5 lety +4

    I really appreciate the effort you guys put into making this. As a lifelong Chicagoan who relocated to the East Coast, I look forward to enjoying things I missed out on during my upbringing.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the kind words. You are right that a lot of time and effort went into this video. We are glad it doesn't go unnoticed and people enjoy watching it.

  • @misterhot9163
    @misterhot9163 Před rokem +1

    I lived in Chicago for 15 years, and truly miss it. Robbie House is a can’t miss.

  • @robinsoncolleen48823
    @robinsoncolleen48823 Před 6 lety +23

    This is a very useful video! Thank you for taking the time to do this. I'm going to share it with all my friends!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety

      Thanks :)

    • @ABEL1095
      @ABEL1095 Před 5 lety +1

      I am new to Chicago suburb I was always wondering where to go but thid video is informative, I wish to get other videos like this

    • @luciodiaz6544
      @luciodiaz6544 Před 5 lety

      Me das tu numero

    • @lydiaanderson1747
      @lydiaanderson1747 Před 3 lety

      Can you please share it with me also

  • @georgeespinoza6710
    @georgeespinoza6710 Před 6 lety +37

    Thank you for calling it the Sears tower 😂

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +1

      Yes, if it were going to remain the Willis Tower forever, we could have got used to the new name. But since it is likely to change name again, we figured out we would just keep the original one :)

  • @rburke17
    @rburke17 Před 6 lety +261

    I’m from Chicago and I have no idea what your accent is but it’s not Chicago or midwestern but great video! Highlighted great areas!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +44

      Haha. French all the way with a fairy dust of American and Australian along the way.

    • @angelicadeleon8517
      @angelicadeleon8517 Před 6 lety +3

      James and Laurent's World Travels I visit Lincoln Park Zoo before on 6:42

    • @kurama567
      @kurama567 Před 5 lety +6

      JK 64 if you don't have nothing nice to say then say nothing . FYI Chicago 25 place for homicides.

    • @olliecrow3547
      @olliecrow3547 Před 5 lety +6

      @JK 64 tool

    • @holapuppy1739
      @holapuppy1739 Před 5 lety +6

      Loser@JK 64 you're full of 💩it!!👎👎

  • @samhatsuna7206
    @samhatsuna7206 Před 5 lety +8

    I'm visiting Chicago soon and have only been one other time. I'm on a tight budget but wanted to explore Chicago without having to be on a tour. This video was extremely helpful, thank you!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks for the kind words. We hope you enjoy your trip :)

    • @rayb6852
      @rayb6852 Před 5 lety +1

      Use the bus. Walking downtown is free.

  • @mariaclark7703
    @mariaclark7703 Před 5 lety +6

    I miss my home town...thank you for the sites.....2 thumbs up ☺

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      You're very welcome, Maria. 2 thumbs up to you too :)

  • @gisellevillasenor9779
    @gisellevillasenor9779 Před 5 lety +3

    Ayyyeee I live in Chicago too #Windy City #Chi town It’s absolutely beautiful here there’s so much things too look at here and so many things to experience by far one of the most beautiful cities I know

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      We love it too. Six months out of the year 😎😎😎 more so than the other six ⛄️⛄️⛄️.

  • @MayraAranda77
    @MayraAranda77 Před 5 lety +8

    Chicago is beautiful!!!!
    ❤❤❤

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +1

      We think so too :)

    • @francesjones9265
      @francesjones9265 Před 5 lety

      I have been on one visit to Chicago beautiful place beautiful people I am going back there in a few weeks looking forward too it

    • @aubreys7549
      @aubreys7549 Před 5 lety

      frances jones I suggest Hyde park Chicago’s cuz I LIVE THERE :)

  • @justinpetrie4653
    @justinpetrie4653 Před 5 lety +3

    Loved the tour, thanks fellas

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      We're glad you enjoyed it. You should come and visit some day :)

  • @SailingArgo
    @SailingArgo Před 4 lety +7

    Wow!! The architecture is amazing!!! And the artwork is so beautiful and well integrated in the city that it is hard to see where the art end and the city begins. And of course we love the waterfront 😊 Beautiful video from a beautiful city👍🏻

  • @askvanita
    @askvanita Před 6 lety +3

    Thanks for putting this together...appreciate it

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety

      No worries. It was a fun video to shoot :)

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Stanley George, we just released a new video on Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Let us know if you enjoy it as much as this one.

  • @reinhardt7340
    @reinhardt7340 Před 5 lety +2

    Yes it’s pretty good enough 😘👌🏾😎👍🏾

  • @helendifiore6385
    @helendifiore6385 Před 5 lety +2

    Well done, thanks!

  • @durga4553
    @durga4553 Před 6 lety +4

    Wow awesome place keep loading... video incredible.. Chicago...

    • @durga4553
      @durga4553 Před 6 lety +1

      It means u loves ur country...

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Moon Joon, we just released a new video on Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Hopefully, you'll enjoy it as much as this one :).

  • @lailahornke9459
    @lailahornke9459 Před 5 lety +4

    It’s really good to know this because I’ve been to Chicago so much and I live by Chicago but sadly I’ve probably done most of these but still giving the props to you🏙

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Haha, we've done most of these attractions several times and we still enjoy going back. Enjoy the game :)

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Laila Hornke, we just released a new video on Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Hopefully, you'll discover things on it you haven't already done :).

  • @WesLovelace
    @WesLovelace Před 6 lety

    Great overview of the Hott Spotts around the Windy City!! Great highlighting during the Springtime!!

  • @angelaparizhehnaji7489

    Amazing! Thank you

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      You're very welcome. If you liked this video, we just released a new one this week called 'Chicago Off The Beaten Path', which is a similar style video and features more things to do in Chicago.

  • @reedthibaudeau6632
    @reedthibaudeau6632 Před 6 lety +3

    I live near Chicago and I love it

  • @adventuresindixonland469
    @adventuresindixonland469 Před 6 lety +3

    Awesome job! We always talk about taking a trip to Chicago. That kids park looks awesome! We love your videos! BIG LIKE!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety

      You absolutely should. You guys are so close. Now is the time of the year to do it.

  • @travelgeez2435
    @travelgeez2435 Před 5 lety +1

    Been there 3 weeks ago. It's good to be in Chicago, I had a good time with my American friends. I'm from the Philippines and as early as now saving and planning to go back in December 2019.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +1

      December is definitely not the best time to visit Chicago :).

  • @Smashit36
    @Smashit36 Před 5 lety

    Thanks a lot!!! I really appreciate your help.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +1

      We didn't know you were in need of help, haha. But we're glad people find this video helpful. It was the purpose of doing it. Enjoy Chicago!

  • @leocerero6177
    @leocerero6177 Před 6 lety +227

    Lmao I live In Chicago and didn’t know half of the stuff was here 💀

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +14

      To be fair to you, a few of them didn't exist a few years ago. We hope you knew at least about the lake and about Michigan avenue 🤣🤣🤣

    • @elmothegreatone2347
      @elmothegreatone2347 Před 6 lety +1

      💀😂

    • @brucekaraus7330
      @brucekaraus7330 Před 5 lety +3

      The newest thing is Millennium Park or River Walk, both been there 10 years easily. Also, Millennium Park is right up against Grant Park where the Buckingham Fountain is.

    • @diamondlanier4937
      @diamondlanier4937 Před 5 lety +3

      Leo Cerero me either. I watched this like how is that I’ve NEVER been to even half of the places highlighted?

    • @elboogie2324
      @elboogie2324 Před 5 lety +6

      Grew up on the South Side (Washington Park, Englewood), and I've been to ALL of these places as nearly all of them are landmarks, and are Downtown.

  • @sandraa_mani
    @sandraa_mani Před 5 lety +3

    You both did such a wonderful job with this vid! Thanks for doing our city justice🙌🏾🙌🏾😍😍

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Sandra. Thanks a lot for the kind words. It means a lot to us. As you might imagine, a lot of work went into this video and we are glad people enjoy the final product. We are working on another video about Chicago off the beaten path. Once we get around to finish shooting it and editing it, it should be ready sometime in the fall, just when tourists stop coming here 😄😄😄.

    • @sandraa_mani
      @sandraa_mani Před 5 lety

      James and Laurent's World Travels Awesome! I look forward to it! 😊

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      @@sandraa_mani We don't work very fast, but we finally finished editing our newest video on Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Hopefully, you'll enjoy it as well :).

  • @beautifulflorida
    @beautifulflorida Před rokem

    Great information! Thank you for sharing!

  • @ggeve
    @ggeve Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much! this is the first video that matches what I was looking for in planning for a trip - a lot about cultural places and less about big touristy attraction or food!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 2 lety

      Glad it was helpful! If you are looking for cultural places, we also have a video about the Top 10 museums in Chicago and another video about things to do off-the-beaten-path. Depending on how much time you have in Chicago.

  • @nigeljones8202
    @nigeljones8202 Před 4 lety +4

    This is an an outstanding summary. Am going to Chicago next summer on vacation. Thanks so much guys 😀

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 lety +1

      Nigel. Thanks for the thanks 😊. Depending on how much time you are going to spend in Chicago, we have two other videos you might want to watch, one about things to do off the beaten path and another one about the Chicago museums. If your trip also takes you to New York, we are currently working on its sister video with our top 10 free things to do in New York 🗽🗽🗽. Depending on how quickly we work, we hope to have it ready in a couple of weeks.

    • @nigeljones8202
      @nigeljones8202 Před 4 lety

      @@JamesandLaurent Thanks again guys, my wife and I will probably fly to Washington DC as we are visiting a friend in Virginia, then anticipate about 4 nights in Chicago

  • @PriscillaBrown
    @PriscillaBrown Před 6 lety +25

    I literally was just talking about how I'd live to visit Chicago. Y'all both are wonderful. Great video for someone who would want to sight see there. ❤

  • @HighPriestess1010Empress

    Thanks so much for sharing guys!

  • @diamondlanier4937
    @diamondlanier4937 Před 5 lety

    That was AWESOME- thank you for sharing.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the kind words. We're glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @prestondavison9808
    @prestondavison9808 Před 5 lety +3

    Chicago is the best city in the world. Change my mind

  • @edwardgraivier1343
    @edwardgraivier1343 Před 6 lety +5

    Yes! The spectacular River Walk very much belongs on your list. But taking the River Walk absolutely in no way compromises the architectural boat tour. The River Walk only covers the width of the Loop from Michigan Avenue to Wacker Drive’s north/south section. And even there, your view of the tower to your south along Wacker Drive (e/w) is limited and you only get a complete view of the towers of River North, the downtown neighborhood across the river. True can walk the riverfront going east from Michigan Avenue to LSD, but is just an ordinay stretch of walkway, not part of the River Walk. The architecural oat tour gives you a more extensive view of the building of downtown Chicago, including both the north and south branches. Best deal: do both the River Walk and the architectural tour

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety

      Edward, Thanks for your advice. We absolutely love the architectural boat tour. We actually prefer the one that stays on the river rather than the one that goes on the lake (although both of them are great). But they are clearly not free :)

  • @kylie-nr9pq
    @kylie-nr9pq Před 5 lety +2

    truly captures the great areas of chicago! i love living in chicago and visiting these places!💗

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the compliments. As you might imagine, a lot of hard work went into this video. We're glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Kylie, we just released a new video about Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Hopefully, you'll enjoy it as much as this one :).

  • @shirosen
    @shirosen Před 5 lety

    LOVE THIS!
    Thank you so much for all the information, so useful.
    Visiting soon and this is really going to make my time worthwhile.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the kind comments. We hope you enjoy your time in Chicago. Depending on how much time you have and how mainstream you want to stay, you can also check our video about things to do off the beaten path.

  • @twanadobson1467
    @twanadobson1467 Před 6 lety +12

    Great job guys I totally agree with your choices of places to visit in Chicago! I live in Chicago I luv this city!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety

      Thanks. After a while, we kind of figured out what outoftowners liked and didn't like. We like it all :)

  • @captainjaber5610
    @captainjaber5610 Před 6 lety +17

    I am heading to the Gold Coast July 22!!! Cannot wait to experience this city. Go Chi Town.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety

      We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do :)

    • @captainjaber5610
      @captainjaber5610 Před 6 lety +1

      Please tell me! Lou Malnattis or Giordannos?

    • @captainjaber5610
      @captainjaber5610 Před 6 lety

      I am only staying by the Gold Coast, Michigan Ave and the Pier. I am perfectly aware that there are ghettos and that was a huge concern but I will not be near those areas. All this violence is senseless.

    • @pedrosanroman2265
      @pedrosanroman2265 Před 6 lety

      Try Palermos pizza it's better then the hyped loud malnatis.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +1

      We actually take out of towners to Gino's East. But we don't claim to be experts in deep dish pizza.

  • @djboss2k3
    @djboss2k3 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you

  • @peoc9377
    @peoc9377 Před 4 lety

    thank for sharing.

  • @davidroberts4769
    @davidroberts4769 Před 5 lety +26

    Lincoln Park IS NOT 'just north of the city'. It is in Fact IN THE CITY.

  • @yodamewtwo3826
    @yodamewtwo3826 Před 5 lety +12

    The water air show

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +1

      We are definitely going to the air and water show this weekend and hope to get enough footage to make a video out of it. But this video was about year-round attractions, not about one-time events like the air and water show or all the fairs and festivals in the summer.

  • @lelangjo6665
    @lelangjo6665 Před 3 lety

    Wow beautiful Chicago daley park amazings buildings and structures

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 3 lety

      Yes, we hope you get a chance to go there some day. Chicago is completely underrated.

  • @ginafernandez8858
    @ginafernandez8858 Před 2 lety

    Thanks ! really helpful guys

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 2 lety

      Glad it helped! We hope you enjoy your stay in Chicago :)

  • @Mardukhanov73
    @Mardukhanov73 Před 5 lety +5

    good people good city )

  • @bettyjeansmith3365
    @bettyjeansmith3365 Před 5 lety +7

    Chicago has the best blues venues. Deep dish pizza.

  • @livingbeyondtoday3861
    @livingbeyondtoday3861 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing and your honest opinions ♥️

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 lety

      You're very welcome. Chicago has so much to offer that there is no need to embellish things when there are attractions we don't care about 😊.

  • @catinawilliams4645
    @catinawilliams4645 Před 5 lety

    Thanks so much guys!!! My family and I will be visiting this weekend 😊

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      We hope you enjoy your visit. If you run out of things to do, we also have a video on Chicago off the beaten path that has a few more things to do both in the core downtown and further away.

  • @jen1907
    @jen1907 Před 5 lety +14

    Why I'm I watching this I live on Chicago and I went to half of these places btw good video

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      If you live in Chicago, you should have seen all of these places, lol. FYI, we have a new video being released on Monday. It will be about 'Chicago off the beaten path'. It may feature places you haven't been to yet. Check it out.

    • @jen1907
      @jen1907 Před 5 lety

      @@JamesandLaurentok thanks 🙈😂💜

    • @Peepeeweed
      @Peepeeweed Před 5 lety +1

      Lol sameee

    • @BeingTheBear
      @BeingTheBear Před 4 lety +1

      Hail Papa Emeritus IV

  • @RajaGill-zq7lp
    @RajaGill-zq7lp Před 6 lety +3

    I like Chicago

  • @arianeong
    @arianeong Před 5 lety

    wow! thank you. This is helpful

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the kind words. As you might expect, a lot of work went into making this video and we're glad you found it helpful.

  • @danb1a
    @danb1a Před 5 lety +2

    NICE video, thank you.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the kind words. We're glad we could help :)

  • @TemptressMoon
    @TemptressMoon Před 6 lety +96

    You guys missed the mark. There’s so much to do at Navy Pier. Boat rides, plant sanctuary inside, restaurants and shopping. On Saturday nights during the summer there’s fireworks. I love Navy Pier. Also, you guys missed the mark on the Museum of Science and Industry, the Shed Aquarium and and The Art Museum. Are all free on certain days of the week. I believe it’s Tuesdays. Easy enough to find out with a phone call. The DuSable Museum if African History is always free.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +11

      If 10 million people go to Navy Pier, there's probably a reason for it. Just not for us :(. We will do a separate video dedicated to the Chicago museums. Everything else on the video is free every day.

    • @MrSlowPaper
      @MrSlowPaper Před 6 lety +20

      EVERYTHING in Navy Pier costs

    • @rob8872
      @rob8872 Před 6 lety +3

      Free Things?

    • @ms.monroe2562
      @ms.monroe2562 Před 6 lety +1

      Livingboldlynfierce fireworks are on wensdays as well but he said free so....

    • @TemptressMoon
      @TemptressMoon Před 6 lety +2

      Sea Turtle Queen16 I wasn’t saying the fireworks were free. I was saying that there are things to do at Navy Pier. Walking around it and watching fireworks are free. But most things at Navy Pier aren’t. I just thought disagreed that there wasn’t anything to do at Navy Pier.

  • @curtistinemiller1560
    @curtistinemiller1560 Před 6 lety +18

    GOOD CHOICES IVE BEEN TO ALL OF THEM EXCEPT MAGGIE DALEY PARK.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +1

      Maggie Daley Park doesn't make as much sense if you don't have little kids. But there is still rock climbing for grown ups.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Curtistine Miller, we just released a new video on Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Let us know if you've been to all the places on that video :).

    • @timmmahhhh
      @timmmahhhh Před 5 lety

      It's pretty new and even though it's really a playground it's so well done everyone will enjoy seeing it and being there.

  • @lizcedillo4602
    @lizcedillo4602 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for making this. Great shots and helped me immensely.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 lety

      You're very welcome. We hope you enjoy your trip to Chicago.

  • @carolbrowne3207
    @carolbrowne3207 Před 2 lety

    Especially great photography and anecdotes😀❤️🤗

  • @dlo4rmdago1693
    @dlo4rmdago1693 Před 6 lety +36

    Greatest City Ever!!!!

    • @robertpreston2220
      @robertpreston2220 Před 6 lety +3

      yes it is

    • @dlo4rmdago1693
      @dlo4rmdago1693 Před 6 lety +2

      Brian agreed! I'm from the southside but I live in the burbs..I have a family bro

    • @closgreen70
      @closgreen70 Před 6 lety

      D-Lo The Gamer Chicago is a violent city and police can murder a black man and get paid desk duty and never go to jail

    • @useipie2417
      @useipie2417 Před 6 lety

      D-Lo The Gamer no it's not in my opinion.

    • @dlo4rmdago1693
      @dlo4rmdago1693 Před 6 lety

      useipie 24 I feel you bro

  • @yuhmatep7358
    @yuhmatep7358 Před 6 lety +9

    I wanna meet u guys one day❤I also live in chicago😁😁

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +1

      We do spend time in the city, occasionally, when we're not travelling 😁😁😁.

    • @yuhmatep7358
      @yuhmatep7358 Před 6 lety

      James and Laurent's World Travels ohh😁Have u met any of ur fans yet?

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +1

      It actually has never happened. We were in Greece recently (we hope you saw the first video from our trip. The second is on its way). We were hoping to meet one of our early fans who's from there, but we couldn't make our schedules work.

    • @yuhmatep7358
      @yuhmatep7358 Před 6 lety

      James and Laurent's World Travels ohhh😀I did see the video tho😀

  • @glenpeteroak
    @glenpeteroak Před 5 lety

    A most wonderful video. Thank you!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the kind words. As you might expect, a lot of time and effort went into making this video. We're glad people enjoy watching it.

  • @dr.neelamshukla9381
    @dr.neelamshukla9381 Před 5 lety +1

    Very Helpful. I'm moving to Chicago in 5 days for college and I cannot wait to experience it all in person! 😊💖

  • @misterhot9163
    @misterhot9163 Před 5 lety +10

    You should include Marshall Fields on State St. Fantastic interiors!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety

      MisterHot, Thanks for the recommandation. We are working on a new video about Chicago off he beaten path. We are still adding thins to the list. We should have it ready by September. Come check us out then.

    • @PRHILL9696
      @PRHILL9696 Před 5 lety

      I LOVE going there. they have tours as well

    • @karmicobsession1636
      @karmicobsession1636 Před 5 lety

      It hasnt been Marshall Fields in a decade.

    • @MegaMoose1989
      @MegaMoose1989 Před 5 lety +1

      the giant chandelier is amazing. marshall fields was a revolutionary department store that changed how people shop. one of his assistants, selfridge, went to england to spread this type of department store. many thought fields was nuts in allowing the customer to pick through piles of merchandise instead of a sales person bringing out one item at a time.

    • @MegaMoose1989
      @MegaMoose1989 Před 5 lety

      @@karmicobsession1636 technically it is macys at marshal fields on state street. there was a backlash when macys decided to retire the marshal fields name in the midwest so they decided to partially keep the original fields name on the building.

  • @Ecoean
    @Ecoean Před 5 lety +4

    The Chicago beetches 😁😁😁😁🤣

  • @TerenaSHouse
    @TerenaSHouse Před 4 lety

    Enjoyable!!! I miss my hometown. 😍👍

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 lety

      We just had our first snowfall of the year ❄️for Halloween 👻.

  • @EricExplores
    @EricExplores Před 5 lety

    Great tips! Thank you. Going to refer to this city guide next time I’m in Chicago. Nice job

  • @1BoiHot
    @1BoiHot Před 6 lety +5

    I love CHICAGO!

  • @karenalvarado1940
    @karenalvarado1940 Před 6 lety +11

    Very informative since I’m currently working on my itinerary for my trip to Chicago in September.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +3

      We're glad you found it useful. This is why we made this video.

    • @SausageFaCerria
      @SausageFaCerria Před 6 lety

      Karen Alvarado U will Love Chicago !

    • @karenalvarado1940
      @karenalvarado1940 Před 6 lety +1

      Dierre Sanders
      Thank you! Though I will only be staying there for 11 days. I was planning to take a trip to NY but now, i’m just thinking of staying in Chi. I heard jazz music is lit as well. And i’ll be able to watch my first ever baseball game!

    • @SausageFaCerria
      @SausageFaCerria Před 6 lety +1

      Karen Alvarado Go to a Cubs Game, it's an Amazing Experience. Many Clubs, Bars, Restaurants & Shopping in the Area of Wriglyville. Yes Chicago is Famous for Jazz & Blues Music !

    • @karenalvarado1940
      @karenalvarado1940 Před 6 lety +1

      Dierre Sanders can’t wait! Still 9 more weeks til my trip but taking note of all the tips. Thank you so much!!!

  • @dreamingofchicago3363
    @dreamingofchicago3363 Před 4 lety

    Cool!

  • @SuperOperativac
    @SuperOperativac Před 5 lety

    I so much enjoyed the video. Thanks guys! Love Chicago and must go back.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +1

      Ivanko Kojcic, thanks for the kind words. As you might expect, a lot of work went into this video. We are glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @robertpreston2220
    @robertpreston2220 Před 6 lety +17

    Greatest city on earth!!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +3

      Absolutely… 6 months out of 12 😀
      😀
      😀 .

    • @robertpreston2220
      @robertpreston2220 Před 6 lety +3

      I only love during the winter myself. Summer well almost makes me leave here but cant the city is too great

    • @santosperez1048
      @santosperez1048 Před 6 lety +3

      Come on you know New York City does it better ladies😂😂😂😂😂

    • @robertpreston2220
      @robertpreston2220 Před 6 lety +5

      new York is only good for people who like filth so no not for me

    • @alejandrojuarez-rea4899
      @alejandrojuarez-rea4899 Před 6 lety +4

      Santos Perez Chicago is a clean New York. At least we don’t have rats on our trains

  • @genegustafson715
    @genegustafson715 Před 5 lety +18

    What?! No mention of GARRET'S POPCORN???

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 lety

      Garret's Popcorn is not free, as far as we know :).

    • @genegustafson715
      @genegustafson715 Před 4 lety

      @@JamesandLaurent No matter....if you haven't had Garret's popcorn, you haven't been to Chicago.

  • @misterhosey
    @misterhosey Před 5 lety

    Thank you guys! I’m moving to Chicago in the next couple of weeks and I’m so excited to see all this cool stuff!

  • @bobvila1010
    @bobvila1010 Před 4 lety

    Merci pour cet excellent vidéo! Can't wait for this summer visiting Chicago!!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 lety

      We hope you enjoy your trip. Chicago has so much to offer!

  • @PRHILL9696
    @PRHILL9696 Před 5 lety +6

    Tourism in Chicago is at its highest and Chicago has been ranked best city overall and best city too live in last two years!

  • @ejhirschle
    @ejhirschle Před 5 lety +3

    The Baha’i Temple is in Wilmette not Evanston I live two blocks away from it.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 lety +1

      You're only the 20th comment pointing this out. We were off by 2 blocks 😁.

    • @ejhirschle
      @ejhirschle Před 4 lety +1

      James and Laurent's World Travels wow I totally forgot I commented that, but I realized that I wasn’t the first to comment that but wow it took a year to say that

  • @JennieJoy.Journals
    @JennieJoy.Journals Před 6 lety

    Great video! Thanks

  • @blackberrylady6025
    @blackberrylady6025 Před 4 lety

    Thank u so much..really enjoyed it...

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 4 lety

      You're very welcome. We appreciate the kind words. As you might expect, a lot of work went into making this video 🤗.

  • @normaj39ami
    @normaj39ami Před 5 lety +7

    Lincoln Park ZOO and CONSERVATORY are BOTH FREE.??

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 5 lety +1

      Yes, free as free and they are right next to each other.

    • @normaj39ami
      @normaj39ami Před 5 lety

      James and Laurent's World Travels okay good. I knew some things (museums and such ) are free but I thought you had to show Illinois residency. I live in Portage Indiana... near Valparaiso. (Northwest Indiana).

    • @vaishx
      @vaishx Před 4 lety +1

      What sucks is parking isn't free and is in fact insanely expensive! DON'T bring a car if at all ya come here!

    • @richkurtz6053
      @richkurtz6053 Před 4 lety

      @@vaishx Use the SpotHero parking app. The parking is reasonable that way.

  • @melindawalker1392
    @melindawalker1392 Před 6 lety +3

    Chicago is awesome!
    I have a whole generation born there,on another note some people there do just wild things(Murder,suicide,kidnappings,)
    That's just the bad parts about it still a normal city!
    I love chicago.

  • @yourgirlshani
    @yourgirlshani Před 4 lety

    Thanks, this was helpful!

  • @argreentech
    @argreentech Před 6 lety

    From Memorial Day to Labor Day there are a lot of events in Navy Pier, music, beer, , fireworks on Wednesday and Saturday , children museum, restaurants, boat tours, etc.

  • @argreentech
    @argreentech Před 6 lety +15

    Baha'i temple is in Wilmette, not Evanston

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks for pointing it out. We hate having our facts wrong in our videos :(. We just assumed that Wilmette started on the other side of the bridge. Sorry!

    • @argreentech
      @argreentech Před 6 lety

      No worries, hope you keep making more videos.

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety +1

      We're planning on it :)

    • @elboogie2324
      @elboogie2324 Před 5 lety

      It's North, so that's really all that matters going by this video.

    • @JetMags
      @JetMags Před 5 lety +2

      The Baha'i House of Worship is very likely the most gorgeous building in all of Illinois, and a very peaceful place, open to everyone

  • @AntonisDiakakis
    @AntonisDiakakis Před 6 lety +5

    My one coworker would go crazy in that lego store loL! Where's Oprah?

  • @chuuchuu1411
    @chuuchuu1411 Před 5 lety

    I just love Chicago ❣

  • @jvall5879
    @jvall5879 Před 6 lety

    Lovely and helpful video, thank you so much!

    • @JamesandLaurent
      @JamesandLaurent  Před 6 lety

      You're very welcome. We're glad you found it useful. This is what we were going for :)