72 HOURS IN CHICAGO (my honest first impressions!)
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0:00-0:19: Intro
0:19-1:23: Millennium Park
1:23-2:04: Magnificent Mile
2:04-3:07: Starbucks Reserve
3:07-5:54: Deep dish pizza review
5:54-6:36: First day thoughts
6:36-7:44: Planning this trip
7:44-9:53: Bike ride
9:53-10:33: Architecture tour
10:33-12:12: Lincoln Park
12:12-12:46: Old Town
12:46-15:41: Cubs game
15:41-16:33: Final thoughts
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My name is Crosby and I'm a solo traveler, digital nomad, and full-time traveler! After a few corporate jobs throughout college, I quickly realized that the 9-5 lifestyle wasn’t for me. So in 2019, I took the leap into the freelance world and started traveling the world full-time - from solo traveling Mexico to road tripping Portugal to living in a travel trailer, I'm absolutely addicted to this lifestyle. I just finished up traveling solo around Indonesia and documenting everything here on CZcams!
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Not so much crime as people say on the media eh? Yea, it’s an agenda folks! As a Chicago native, Chicago like any city has bad parts which anyone smart enough would know to not go there. It doesn’t mean Chicago is entirely bad, so don’t be fooled by media! It’s a lovely city, which deep rich history! Our food is amazing, the lakefront, the view, it’s amazing!
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Thank u! ❤
Yeah go walk around the south loop after dark…
@@bigal5395and why would anyone do that? Been in Chicago all my life have NEVER been to the south. Never had a reason to. Never been a victim of a crime. Chicago is BEAUTIFUL
@ImGoingCrazyLikeMyAuntieSonya I’ve seen crime. Ya don’t have to go to the south side of Chicago to see crime haha 😂 and yes I get it but for what reason is anyone who’s not from Chicago going to the south side? That’s my only point. Goofy
One detail about Chicago that even locals miss out on: Chicago has a large number of tiny museums covering incredibly obscure topics.
So true. All kinds of interesting places that you can do in an hour or two. The big museums here are world-class, but as such they are huge and could take you days each to fully explore. But the little ones are true gems, and let you explore regular Chicago neighborhoods, which are often overlooked by travelers with limited time.
Medieval torture museum
@@jaythomas3224 There is also a literature museum! And a Museum of Mexican Art (if I remember correctly), and so much more. There are so many random museums, I love it!
Chicago is easily one of the top ten greatest cities in the world. I've lived in 20 great cities but by far Chicago tops them all. Oprah was correct when she said if Chicago winters weren't so tough everyone would want to live here. Personally I don't mind the winters but if you've never experienced snow then you might be too delicate for the Windy City, especially in February.
Couldn't agree more!
Just another black infested, leftist shithole.
you are kidding right? you mean if it wasnt in illinois. and i have lived there my whole life. i know.
Too bad the city is run by imbeciles
Totally agree. I have lived in many cities in US and a few in Europe and Asia. The common pattern is the hype of a place always exceeds the reality by a big margin and I was shocked when I first visited Chicago since it is the only place where I find it to be quite the opposite. I enjoy NYC however Chicago is my favorite too by far.
A few years ago, I went on midtour leave from my deployment, I really didn't have anywhere to go so I bought a ticket to Chicago and just hung out for two weeks. I loved the city so much I ended up moving here after the military. I have been here for about two years now and I still love this city so much. I live in the Old Town/Gold Coast area not too far fromt that FoxTrots at 12:34. I definitely think this will be home for quite some time. I glad you all had a good time in the city, it is truly one of the most beautiful cities in America.
13:39 As a Chicagoan, I got a good laugh seeing y’all running to catch the train. That’s tooo relatable😂😂 y’all official now.
Definitely come back and tour the museums! If you manage to be here during jazz, blues, or gospel festival seasons, it’s a real treat! Glad you had a great time😊
Can you tell me more about the Gospel festivals I'm going in July. My dad is a native..I'd love to see that!
@@NB-nh2sf I hope you have a great time in July! The gospel fest is in June this year but I’m positive it’ll be something going on in Millennium Park (where all the aforementioned festivals take place) the month you arrive. Actually Millennium Park is celebrating 20 years this summer so there will be a series of free concerts all summer in the park.
If you love music, it’ll be worth it no matter the genre (musicians and selections are always family friendly) I happened to be in the park one summer afternoon and the symphony orchestra happened to be hosting a concert, it was such a beautiful experience!
All of the music festivals are free to enter (except Lollapalooza but that’s in Aug), just be sure to bring your own chair! They usually have food trucks and different vendors out as well. The music festivals usually last thorough the weekend each summer month.
I only live in the burbs around the city, but I love Chicago so much. It makes me happy more people are coming to see the beauty of the city vs whats always seen in the media.
How can you spend 3 days in Chicago and miss the Art Institute, one of the greatest art museums in the world? It is like going to Paris and not visiting Le Louvre... I spent a few years in Chicago, and the highlight for me (beside meeting my future wife) was the cultural life, in particular music. Jazz, Blues, Classical, Opera, the Ravinia festival in the summer, it is the place where to live if you are a music fan.
It would take at least 3 days to thoroughly enjoy the Art Institute. And the Museum of Science and Industry. ❤ living here.
@@selenat264 I totally agree with you. Chicago is one of the top cultural places in the world. Music, Art, Architecture and so much more.
@@selenat264 and the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Plantetarium!
C'mon Dude! Get real. You expect her to see everything in 3 days? If she were there for 3 months, she could still miss a lot.
@@kurtsalm2155 It is not a question of seeing everything. In any large city in the world, there are places that cannot be overlooked and should be number one on the priority list. Would you visit Cairo for the first time and skip the pyramids, Athens and skip the Acropolis, or Florence and skip the Duomo and Ponte vecchio? In the meantime, you can find Starbucks and Pizzerias everywhere. Of course, different people have different priorities, I totally get that.
Many years ago, I was in the left field bleachers of Wrigley Field with some friends when a guy a couple of rows in front of us lit up a joint and was promptly arrested by an undercover cop. The crowd booed the cop and accused him of impersonating a Cubs fan.
Peak Chicago!
The weed smell is disgusting,I hate it. Smells like a skunk
I am blessed to live here!!! I'm glad you had so much fun in our amazing City
We had the best time!
indeed!
So glad you loved it. I grew up in the burbs and have lived in the city for almost 6 years now. The fear mongering on the news is crazy, especially when you see what the city is really like. There are rich and poor areas, there’s segregation, and there’s mismanagement, but it’s a pretty amazing city overall. Gives you 90% of the NYC experience for 50% of the price. Plus the lakefront!!
Aldermanic system keeps the segregation going. Some wards never approve multi-unit housing.
@@Rob9mmgood we don’t want thugs on the North side
I live in Old Town and yes its a great urban experience. Would not say its 90% of the NY experience (lived there for 30 years prior to moving here so most of my life) though. Manhattan is on another scale completely in both intensity and global feel. That said - it is far more liveable here in the midwest!
not nearly as dirty either
Objective facts are "fear mongering?"
Guess that's why my school removed the race from offenders from crime reports, can't be spreading facts!
Two tips for your next trip back. Take the Architecture Cruise out of Navy Pier. You get a good view and history lesson of the city. And go to the top of the John Hancock building for dinner or a cocktail at the Signature Room for a great view of the city.
The Signature room just closed abruptly and not to reopen citing severe economic hardship that did not have enough business to return even since C*vid. Perhaps a drinks bar that opened at the 360 observation deck that is just above it on the 94th floor to view the city from above did not help.... though you pay a feet to go to that floor with discounted citypass tickets worth it for multiple city attractions for tourist.
Perhaps someone else will reopen the cocktail lounge again that housed the Signature room in the future? Time will tell as so many other places like rooftop ones today to compete with.
I grew up in a suburb 45 min from Chicago it really was and is a beautiful city to be in! I have nothing but fond memories of Chicago fest, Cubs games and swimming in Lake Michigan during the hot summers!
Love the big cities. Chicago is so beautiful with the water and parks.
I love it when people travel to Chicago, IL, my home away from home.. Glad you guys enjoyed it
Chicago HANDS DOWN has the BEST SKYLINE of any major city in the US and possibly the World and how you miss the Buckingham fountain you were a 5 minute walk from Millenium Park
I love your reaction to Chicago. I've been here 35 years and Many things you saw still excite me. the skyline from the field museum is the best.
Got to love Chicago, people talking crap about it are probably from somewhere that’s super boring. Anytime they hate ask where they are from and then compare where they are from to Chicago if they aren’t from New York City im sure it doesn’t compare. Glad you enjoyed the visit, now someone que Frank Sinatra’s “Chicago”.
Chicago is better than NYC in my opinion-spent lots of time in both places. That said, some people like the different energy. Both cities are amazing, but Chicago wins for livability and nature. The city actually protects its lakefront from greedy developers. That’s a costly endeavor, but worth it for the people.
Yup, Chicago is architecture city. Next time you go, book a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright houses. He was the greatest architect in the U.S. and built a lot in Chicago.
I've lived here 20 years, and I try to hit the River Boat Architectural Tour annually--it's so fulfilling!
@@dougd878 The boat tour is unsurprisingly best at sunset as the lights come on.
I’ve been to Chicago so many times I loved it every time I was there the best food I’ve ever had was there as well, There are some bad parts of Chicago but there’s bad parts of every city you go to
HEY!!!! Yeah you!! GREAT JOB!!! Life-long Chicagoan here. You really saw the city in a terrific way. Thank you for appreciating our gem of a town! Ive lived here 60 years with zero exposure to crime. My office has always been in the middle of tough neihborhoods and still minimal crime to speak of. ISNT IT GORGEOUS??!!!!! Thanks again and come back soon. MICHAEL NEUMANN ONE WORLD PRODUCTIONS.
I'm actually very impressed of how much of the city you explored. A lot of these videos never leave the loop.
I LOVE WHEN PEOPLE LOVE ON MY CITY
You two captured Chicago very well. And YES viewers it is really that awesome.
❤CHICAGO! Beautiful city! Proud Chicagoan-Italian 🇮🇹
You loved Lincoln Park, the zoo, lakefront, bike paths, beaches, etc. Imagine how lucky I was to grow up with Lincoln Park as my backyard! Glad you had a good time.
So cool!
You definitely did Chicago right. Good job.
There's nothing like Chicago. Absolutely amazing city!
Chicago is so beautiful in the summer. The riverwalk is my favorite part. Also the chicago suburbs are nice too (oakbrook, naperville, etc)
5:56 breathtaking
Wow! Chicago is so beautiful. You have much fun. Great video ❤ im in California
Thanks for watching!
Lived in Chicago since '73, love my city, best on planet earth.
That's not Andersonville! That's Ravenswood! That's my neighboring hood! Holy cow, didn't think I'd randomly see my neighborhood on CZcams. Andersonville is super cool now though, they've been up and coming for some time, known for being the girl version of Boystown. They're a bit far northeast from that Rockwell station though. Near Rockwell is Lincoln Square, a hidden little gem in the city with a small town feel hiding inside a big city. Great video though, it's great seeing tourist enjoy this city.
My uncle lives there!! Such a cute part of town
Eternally subscribed. Thank you for properly representing my great city. Thank you for capturing its fun and beauty. Dan
Wow thank you SO much for the Super Thanks, Dan!! I absolutely love Chicago 😊
I actually ate at RJ Grunts in Lincoln Park last year when I was in Chicago, so it was really cool to see you and Dylan go there too! I remember their food being pretty good, and I loved getting the views of the skyline from the park nearby! I'm glad you had such a great time checking out Chicago! I absolutely loved it when I went last year, and I can't wait to go back again soon. I'm glad you also did the architecture tour - it was a lot of fun and very informational when I did that. Awesome video Crosby!
No freaking way!! Love it. So glad you loved the city too
So glad you loved Chicago! The lakeshore do look so beautiful in your vid. You def need to do a part 2, 3 + more. There’s so much of Chicago to explore than the tourist areas. We have the Northwest + South side. Go to the those inner neighborhood/parks, highlight the foods + summer activities. We welcome you back to Chicago (:
Baby girl, I was born in Chicago, Illinois & it's a great place to live in!! The deep dish pizza 🍕 is the best that Chicago has to offer!! ❤ ❤
Our museums are incredible here by the way. Museum of science and industry, planetarium, shedd aquarium, art institute. All are awesome
This was amazing! Glad you loved the city. I'll admit I laughed when you said you biked down Lake Shore Drive. Lake Shore Drive is the highway, but the Lake Shore Path is the pedestrian area next to it. Also, I'll admit the Bean is just... the Bean, but people seem to love taking pictures of it! It's reflective, so people take pictures of themselves with distorted faces, but I'll admit the skyline reflected off of it is gorgeous!
Safe travels to Alaska and looking forward to your next Chicago video!
I grew up there. theres alot of free stuff to do there
I'm glad you had a good time in Chicago. My hometown. I eaten at that Lou Malnatis and RJ Grunt as well.
Pasta d’ Arte 2 blocks away from Superdawg
We live near Milwaukee and we love driving to Chicago! We are visiting the Christkindel (?) Markets this Christmas season. Never have done the architectural tour, but now we will definitely do that maybe in Spring along with touring Wrigley Field. We love hearing the history of ballparks (toured Fenway in Boston recently). Thanks for the video!
Omg I think we were in Chicago around the same time lol I was there from Sep 22-25! Such a beautiful city with so much to do, I’m glad you enjoyed the Windy City as much as I did
Im glad you enjoyed our city🖤
I used to work at Morton Salt in the building at 10:22 😅
Honestly, i love that you're back in the states 👏🏾
I've lived here for over 20 years, and you did more in your first 3 days than I did in my first 3 years! LOL. So next time make time to visit some of the museums, they're all fantastic. Also visit the top floors of the Willis Tower (aka Sears Tower) and the Hancock Building! There's also quirky little tours like the Gangster tour that covers Al Capone and John Dillinger. I moved here from a smaller city where I would go to a concert every weekend, but in Chicago I would get so frustrated because there would be multiple concerts on any given night that I would have to choose who I wanted to see/hear more!
Im glad you had an amazing time! When you come back, also try the thin crust pizza too, that is what the locals eat, deep dish is good but mostly a tourist attraction food. Also quick side note, remember that it's illegal to put ketchup on a hot dog.
Born and raised in Chicago… went to school downtown and I worked at the Hancock building … had such a beautiful view. Then moved over to the NBC tower and the view was even more spectacular. Now I live in the burbs and my view is a parking lot. lol!! Love my city! Wish my kids can experience what I experienced
That was a blast! So well done, you two so genuinely excited, and blues soundtrack.
You def showed Chicago is a great destination.
So glad you enjoyed!
I gotta go to that starbucks just for the espresso martini looking down michigan ave lmaoooo
I’ve lived in Chicago for 30 years now. You covered it well. Thanks for the great video 😎
4:39 Deep dish pizza is for tourists. Thin crust tavern style is for the locals.
Chicago is such a beautiful city, thank you for taking the time to showcase it. I'm a bit partial as I have lived in the city and suburbs my entire 63 year life. That said, I TOTALLY think of deep dish pizza as tourist food, but we have the best cracker thin crisp crust I have ever had anywhere.
Glad you had such nice weather, because that most certainly is not always the case. You covered a very nice cross-section of activities, and so happy you experienced Wrigley. As a lifelong Cubs fan to me it's like a religious experience. 🙂
Next time you’re in Chicago go to a White Sox game! Games are cheaper and fans are more into the game! This is coming from a die hard fan who hates the Cubs lol. I’m so glad you love my hometown. Everyone likes to talk about how dangerous and horrible it is,especially the media. But it’s the most beautiful city with the friendliest people in the country
Glad you had a good time here! Next trip make it to the south & west side to explore Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown and Fulton Market. Also next hotdog in Chicago get Chicago style= relish, onion, tomato,sports peppers,mustard, celery salt poppy seed bun. Ketchup is against the law but if you like it add it :) One more food tip deep dish is very good but locals eat tavern style pizza. Phil's pizza in Bridgeport ;) Safe travels
Locals eat deep dish too, and in my 35 years of living here I have enjoyed every bite and shared it with all my friends and family.
Thanks for showcasing our city! Been here for about 2 years and still pinching myself that I get to live in such a magical place. I'll definitely be sharing this with friends to get them excited about visiting :)
You guys rock , Chicago is everyone kind of town.
Born and raised in Chicago. You guys covered the city beautifully.!! Loved it!!
Such a FUN video. Loved it.
This video caught my eye. So glad ai watched. Some of these things I've never done and I was born and raised in Chicago. So glad you all had a good time.😊
Such a great video. The camera work is exceptionally clear, colorful and beautiful. You really showed off some pretty scenes of Chicago. I live in Chicago, and your video made me happy to live in such a fun and scenic city. Can’t wait to enjoy more of your travelogues of other places on Earth.
Chicago is the greatest city in the world
i've lived in chicago for 16 years and this first time tourist knows more facts and tidbits about the city than i do!
Aloha Crosby, very cool video! I always have a great time in Chicago when I go. Safe Travels!
Great video!! Thank you for letting everyone know just how incredible and friendly our beautiful city is! And thank you for trying to visit some of our lovely neighborhoods and not just focusing on the touristy things. I live in Andersonville. Next visit dinner is on me!
Your excitement me has me so ready for my trip in June !! My first time there so this was very helpful 😊
I'm a local and I learned a few things. Great job!
Nice vid of Chicago, hope you liked your veggie dog. How exciting, you are on your cruise, have a great time!
Thanks so much!!
I loved your video, you showed how beautiful our city is, bad things happen like in any city but even the rough parts have a certain feeling that I love to them. I love our city and all that comes with it. No one will ever change my mind.
So happy you enjoyed my city!!!
TY for sharing our beautiful city in the midwest❤️
Well that was a fun little jaunt! Thanks for the post. And thanks for the recent "friends" post. LOTS of good points on connecting on the road which I appreciated a lot since I'm a less than immersed boomer where social media is concerned :-] And have fun in my old Pac NW home on the Sound. Hopefully Alaska weather will treat you OK because this is about when the BUCKETS OF RAIN season starts!
So glad you’ve been enjoying my videos!! Wish me luck in Alaska!
Born and raised Chicagoan.....a GREAT site seeing thing to do is to take a water taxi. You get to see a lot without being on a traditional tour.
Welcome to Chicago even though I guess you’ve already been and gone. Glad you enjoyed your brief stay. There is so much to do and see here, as you could tell. I love it here of course I wished that you had taken the time to actually be able to explore Navy Pier. And I’m glad you enjoyed the food. While you were at the Cubs game, it would’ve been a perfect time to have a real Chicago dog but I’m glad you enjoyed your veggie dog! hope to see you back in Chicago. Have a great Alaskan cruise. That’s another wonderful thing to do and wonderful sites of people you’ll be coming across on that.
Chicago looks amazing, thanks for the advice
Glad you came to Chicago. Lived here my whole life and everytime i go to another city, after a day or two i start to get homesick.
Milans reserve is epic but had no clue Chicago had one! Also cool to see the master Drone man Dylan randomly in here!
Love Chicago! It’s fun to see the different perspectives on what you did in your vlog vs what we did haha
Lou malnati's is the place to go for deep dish, and Giordano's is the place for Chicago pub style thin crust
i would have never thought of Giordano for thin crust
Hope you got Garrett’s popcorn 🍿 Carmel corn is soooo good
Born and raised and create many real estate videos about Chicago! Your video is super-fun!! Chicago is so great! Random things: Starbucks Reserve is an old Crate and Barrel building and RJ Grunts is the first restaurant of the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant Company. They kept it open because it was the first. Great milkshakes! Nice job!
Oh wow so cool! Thanks for sharing
Food looked good and soulful… You guys captured the fast 💨 life… and you made it to all your destinations… that’s exactly how it is here… Glad you had fun…🎊💙
Chicago is the Best, I really wanna be there oneday !😃😃
You guys are soooo much fun to watch. I hope your Alaskan cruise is everything you expected. Keep up the magnificent work with your adventures. 💜💜
Thanks so much Vickie!! Can’t wait to share Alaska with you!
How come the Grafilthy is not all over the CTA Trains like they are in New York.???
It's a cleaner city.
Born and Raised in Chicago, it’s a beautiful city! The architecture culture is amazing/the food is Amazing 😋 there’s so much to do in Chicago you can’t help but fall in love with the city. Hopefully you return and get to enjoy what else the city has to offer. Safe Travels 👍🏽
Thanks for showing off our gorgeous, vibrant city. Come back soon!
Didn't it bother you, though, that she didn't know the names of things, like the L?
I lived a long time in Chicago only a half block away from Wrigley Field. But that was in the 60s and it was nice to see your video, since lots has change in Chicago.
You picked some really good things to do for your visit. I would have traded Navy Pier for The Art Institute though. I didn't see you have an Italian Beef sandwich either. I think Al's Beef is the best but there are many Portillo's fans that would strongly disagree with me but I also prefer Giordanno's over Lou Malnati's. Also I don't know what that thing was that he was eating at Wrigley Field but it wasn't a Chicago hotdog. I hope that wasn't ketchup on it. 🤨
Agree Al's beef is the best, but only the one by UIC/Little Italy is the only one I would go to. Portillo's is just easy to order from.
@@ryanjones2596 I've never been to the Al's Beef in Little Italy. I did briefly work around there many years ago and I used to go to Fontano's for a spicy sub though.
We can’t wait to leave Illinois yet after watching a newcomer highlight our main city I yelled to my wife “hey let’s move to Chicago!”
You made it seem wonderful (and in many ways it is) but for us it’s time for a change. Glad you enjoyed your visit.
Chicago should be the first place on the list to see.
Grace, you've probably heard by now that CTA = Chicago Transit Authority, which is the company which runs/manages the "L", which is short for "elevated (train)".
I agree with your assessment of the architecture tour. I took it several years ago.
Wells St. is in The Loop (the downtown area which is surrounded by the "L" tracks,, but the main intersection is State and Madison.
I’m so glad you had fun in Chicago! And thank you for recommending that magic AI tool. I just popped on there with some parameters and it gave me an awesome itinerary for Cape Town South Africa, where we are planning to go this summer. I can tell I’m gonna be using this a lot :-)
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I started watching you when you were camping . Kinda miss the new ideas you had about your camper. But your young and want to see the world and that's good. Enjoy!
Looks fun 🤩 🤙
Great presentation!
Food is better at White Sox. Wrigley bars are more fun
SOUTHSIDE!!!
Chicago is great, but Dylan is a dreamboat!
You’ve got that right 😉
Next time check out the museum campus and the Art Institute. You can also take a water taxi to and from Navy Pier to the Museum Campus
So so so glad you were able to experience our hometown! Your video made us homesick!! 🥹
Awww it was such a great city! Thanks for all the recs 😉