10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING CHICAGO

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[@zekewilson1371]

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[@glenpeteroak]

October can be pleasantly warm with cool nights. Early October is good for seeing the trees fall colors.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks for the tips - we can't wait to head back to Chicago again!

[@PRHILL9696]

Fall and winter are the BEST times to come here. Summers are brutal with the heat and humidity and crime surges during the summer

[@vinnieviddivicci5459]

Don't forget to go on an architectural river cruise. Very informative and you get to see the beauty of the city from the river.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks so much for sharing! 😍

[@dylanlingham7296]

Does the architectural river cruise run during December? Or does it shut for the colder months?

[@SorgiStories]

We LOVE Chicago. Living 90 miles away, it is a yearly day-trip for us. Buddy Guy's not only has insanely good blues music, but awesome cuisine. Just using the Red LIne between Wrigley Field & "Comiskey Park" takes you within blocks of almost every possible place you'll want to go. (And it was the kid's first train ride.) Red button hit - glad to support fellow journeyers and storytellers!

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thank you so much for your comment! We would love near Chicago! It looks great fun on St Patricks Day!

[@SorgiStories]

Creative Travel Guide It is. As well as the other 364 days!

[@roy8939]

I probably visit this month 😊

[@anothertexasboi3146]

Im going to live in Chicago in the next year, im in Mexico. But i was born in texas. In so happy, it has been 14 year since i have been in the US. And im 18.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

That is great! Safe travels and enjoy your time in the city!

[@kellyanderson7624]

Also do NOT put ketchup on your hot dog and do not say Willis Tower. It's SEARS Tower. You will get a weird look if you say Willis Tower to a Chicago native.

[@Naybuckssss]

Thank you for saying this someone said Willis to me I almost slapped the ketchup out of them but I forgot that they dont rlly know nun about chicago so had to educate them

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Fantastic point! why would you want to ruin a hot dog with ketchup?!

[@annoyedok321]

Unless it's at the Wiener's Circle. Ask for extra ketchup there.

[@margomckaine78]

You are right. It is SEARS Tower. And it always will be! (Chicago born and raised)

[@SkyyVega]

I absolutely LOVE the Lincoln Park zoo I always stay really close to there when I go to Chicago to visit because it’s such a great thing to do every day just get up in the morning and go walk around the zoo, have lunch in the food court while you plan out the rest of your day!

[@SkyyVega]

There’s also a really amazing Brazilian cafe that has the best coxhina that I’ve had since I was little kid

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

The Lincoln Park Zoo is wonderful! One of the best we have visited

[@jose162204]

Chicago crime is highly concentrated/segregated. It’s interesting how people who have never lived here like to pretend like they know everything about the city, because of what they see in the news. For example, the Chicago downtown are is actually once of the safest places in the city. Most of the violence occurs in specific south and west side neighborhoods.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@vaishx]

What I really hate is when they say “well if your city has bad areas it isn’t safe!” No city is 100% safe! Every big city has places to avoid! By making that argument you’re basically saying every city is dangerous! So is Chicago really an exception? Plus, Chicago doesn’t even make the top 10 or 20 most dangerous cities!

[@jose162204]

@@vaishx If your country has bad states then the whole country must be bad 😂😂

[@vaishx]

@@jose162204 bro lmao 😂

[@oliviagreco4406]

Not true! Check car jacking, robberies, and more now happen often in downtown, gold coast, river north. Chicago is simply not safe!

[@chihickman4836]

I love watching the videos people do on Chicago to see how accurate they are. I've lived in Chicago all my life and know damn near EVERYTING there's to know. I also know when people over exaggerate the truth. Like the weather for example. It breaks around the middle of March. Yes we still have cold days, maybe a light snow and that happens barely in March and April. I'd say Thanksgiving to st. Patrick's day is the coldest weather. After that you're good. You will still need a jacket but it's not teeth chatting nipple burning freezing outside in March and April. If anything it raining a lot or wet an muddy from all the melted snow.

[@goat8672]

Hi mate, my wife and I are thinking of visiting Chicago from England. In November? IS it a bad time to come as far as weather?

[@obijuankenobi420]

@@goat8672 Says Thanksgiving to St. Patrick's day is the coldest time. Thanksgiving is at the end of November.

[@LapseLifeProductions]

Great tips! Love that you incorporated some incredible timelapse and drone shots! It is a beautiful city and can't really go wrong exploring the downtown area or lakefront!

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks so much for your comment, yes it is a beautiful place to visit and we can't wait to get back there!

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

Great advice. As a native here's a few more suggestions. Take the Wendella river architecture tour, Segway tours, go to Blues on Clark for great music. Ditch the deep dish which is NOT what Chicago is known for, that's a recent invention, instead really enjoy THIN crust at Pat's or Pequods or several other great pizza places. On the L's (elevated trains) travel to our great neighborhoods, have a cocktail or beverage of your choice at the John Hancock 95th, and enjoy the magnificent views!

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks for the tips! We will have to check out Pat's on our next visit! 🍕

[@jimfischer63]

Of course Chicago is known for deep dish pizza. Everyone knows that it is. Chicago also has great thin crust, too, but Chicago is known for deep dish. Also, why do you tell people to visit the neighborhoods (a very good idea), but then tell them to go to the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock? That's not going out into the neighborhoods.

[@graciepagcu]

I love Chicago, been there last year. It's really a wonderful experience.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

It is such a beautiful place!

[@chihickman4836]

I'm really thinking about starting a KZbin channel on Chicago. So I can give inside details on what someone from the streets know versus what someone who was a tourist or lived here in college days know. Like example people keep saying stay off the south side. But the entire south side is not bad. Did y'all know that Chicago has a Beverly hills? And it on the south side? I really need to start a channel on Chicago to give y'all str8 facts.

[@jesslivin_xo]

Do it!

[@chihickman4836]

@@jesslivin_xo working on it. Just don't know how to do the video editing stuff.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

I am sure you would do great! We use Final Cut to edit and it takes some time to learn but I am sure a Chicago channel would do well!

[@johannesmohner8695]

@@chihickman4836 great Idea. I would be channel Visiter No 1. I am so intetested in Videos of that City. Regards John from Frankfurt, Germany

[@OneYulaw]

It's only called "Beverly Hills" because it's the only area in Chicago consisting of some small hills. It's also known as just "Beverly". It is absolutely nothing akin to 90210.

[@ivancuevas5626]

Thank you for the excellent advice! I'm visiting Chicago for a couple of days, and I'll have a lot of free time to explore. This video helps.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Yay hope you have a great time! We have just moved here and love it!

[@kay_buttafly]

I'll be visiting next month! Early October! How is the weather during that time? Is it extremely cold? Love this video! So informative!

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

oh lovely! Have a great time! The weather is nice in October; bring a jacket as evenings the temperature can drop a bit but generally, during the day it is around 45 - 50 F. Make sure you walk along the river; it is so so pretty in the Autumn. And thank you so much for your support xxx

[@victoriatownsend2187]

Hi Kay Butterfly what did you decide to do? I’m planning on going Mid November

[@kay_buttafly]

@@victoriatownsend2187 Omg I've traveled alot of places( beach cities) because I love the beach but the experience in Chicago was different for my friends and I! We enjoyed every minute of it! We stayed at the Laquinta Inn Downtown (very nice, clean hotel) which is the middle of downtown! Its walking distance to alot of places! In November I'm sure the weather will be cold. In October it was cool, we only needed a light jacket! The weather was perfect! A few activities we did was the Gangsters and Ghost Tour(super fun and informative)! The Chicago Sky deck/Willis Tower with beautiful views! 13th Floor Haunted House! River Cruise( super cool in nice weather), Also there is a street kind of like Burbon st in New Orleans if u ever been there near The Chicago Cubs Baseball field I think its Clark Ave! Its alot of bars and restaurants and its very live down that one, long street! Budwiser Brickhouse Tarven and Rizzo's Bar & Inn are great restaurants/bars on Clark to eat and catch live music or a DJ! I hope this help! I'm sure u will enjoy Chicago!

[@wilgoster]

The trees! The leaves! The weather! Its magical! Free some megabytes.

[@wilgoster]

@@victoriatownsend2187 Did you enjoy that special time after the last leaf

[@thenobleone-3384]

I like the Bike Trails in Chicago they have a lot of these.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Such a pretty way to spend an afternoon :)

[@Voneypink]

As someone who is born and raised in Chicago this stuff is all true

[@hothotheat3000]

1. STAY OUTTA THE SOUTH SIDE. 2. Don’t eat at a chain unless it’s a Chicago chain.

[@crazycatlady312]

There's lots of nice things to do on the Southside and amazing businesses to support on the southside. Not all neighborhoods over there are bad stop spreading lies you probably from the suburbs anyway

[@tutorialsbyaaron6707]

The southwest you meant there’s a lot of stuff to do in the south side just don’t get to south

[@alaric49]

Hyde Park is an exception. It's home to the beautiful Gothic-revival architecture of the University of Chicago, the Museum of Science and industry, The SMART Museum of Art, The Oriental Insitute; Hyde Park Art Center, and many more.

[@Nathan62905]

Kinda agree.

[@axelrodriguez6142]

Cap cap south and west are the most dangerous places to go to on chicago

[@GoFish.1]

As someone who has lived their while life in Chicago, you gotta go to Portillo’s

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thank you! We will check that out on our next trip!

[@Aidea._.]

Eh, Portillo's isn't as good as it used to be imo.

[@Voneypink]

As someone who is born and raised in Chicago Chicago is a very great place a bunch of cool things to see very beautiful except there’s one thing there is so much crime and violence so if you are going to travel to Chicago you might as well try to keep safe or keep a low profile

[@AkbarAkhyari]

I was there in April . Wonderful vacation & wonderful city

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Yay we have just moved here and love it!

[@bharatkotikanyadanam1682]

Thank you for this video i am about to go to Chicago this week i will do so much there this week when i go there😀 i think Chicago is amazing

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Yay that is great! We hope you love it and eat lots of deep dish pizza!

[@anthonylewis8253]

I will be visiting in 2 days. Can't wait. Taking greyhound. Heading to Englewood and the west side. Got 10 thousand to walk around with in Englewood. Can't wait. Should be fun. Heading to Detroit and at. Louis after Chicago. This is gonna be the best vacation ever. Awesome. I might just video it to show u the great people I'm gonna meet. Greyhound should be rad also. A dream come true

[@brrickyboy]

looking forward to flying in and meeting my bf when restrictions are lifted, going on the crime tours and enjoying all the magnificent food!

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Hope you have a great time, make sure to try that deep dish and Al’s Beef

[@Harta23]

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[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Yay thank you for your kind words! We love Macau, what a great place to call home! We use to live in China and loved heading over to Macau and visiting the amazing themed hotels!

[@nickdiaz3737]

Grew up in Chicago People from small city like Nashville would be amazed about all their is to see and do Even the smaller Lincoln Park zoo is big compared to nashville zoo The BBQ is even better in Chicago Restaurants bakeries have been in business 70 80 and 100 plus yrs. Iam comparing nashville because I moved here for the better winters..

[@Chris-kq3ix]

I'll be headed there for vacation in early May! Plans are to catch a Cubies vs Dodgers game, check out the White Sox stadium as well, go to a Jazz club, and eat a ton of good food! I can't wait! Are we okay to get a hotel on the Loop, or would I be better served staying in Downtown?

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Sounds like a great vacation - have fun! We prefer staying on the Loop because of all the restaurants and proximity to attractions. The South and West Loop are more residential areas so you get a more local vibe and you can rent an airbnb for cheaper prices too

[@karizmayildo8859]

The Godfrey Hotel is a good one

[@lindajenner5870]

I’m going in early March I’m enquiring as to the Hop on Hop of f Bus, also Gangster to ours and boat trips thank you x

[@mmctest]

There are places in Chicago where even bad people don't go. Be aware of where you are and what is going on around you. Great things to see stay within the Loop (downtown area) and East to the shoreline. Otherwise not a great place to wander around in. Also visit Oak Park (at the Western border of Chicago) and the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio as well as many homes built by Mr Wright for others, world's largest collection. My opinion

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@josejuanespinosadelgadillo5565]

Hermosa ciudad algún día voy a volver a ir......

[@5gg-h6k]

Thank you we will visit August 2021

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Have a great time!

[@KevinSiyuan]

nice guide 👍 really in depth tips and great footage, enjoyable and useful

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks so much!

[@sonnerthebest1]

We are going in July. We are staying at the Staypinapple hotel. Have you heard any good things on this hotel? Also we love walking, do you know how long the river walk is??

[@jmsheyworth]

Heading to Chicago for the first time since my family reunion in 1995 (I was in 5th grade). I’ll be going to a Bears game my last day there but have a day and a half beforehand to take in as much of the city as I can. Definitely want to go see some blues.

[@andyl9920]

Parking is very expensive. But lots to see and great food! Too many homeless and crazies nowadays, so i avoid the public transit. It's not that cold unless ur a stick.

[@thegardenmuse2398]

Locals don't go out at night unless it's for a reservation or you're going home from work or a bar.

[@ayeedubbz8936]

love my city 🤞🏾🌪

[@jeanjulmis2347]

I'll be visiting next weekend.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Hope you have a great time!

[@andreaaltamirano5607]

We plan on going to Chicago last week of May is that a good time to go around ?

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Yes that’s a great time to visit! The spring weather has arrived so you can enjoy the patios and see the sights easily

[@KikiV]

This was very insightful

[@nanananananananana00]

i’m leaving to visit for the third time in a couple of days 😎

[@saulalvarez5727]

I'm going in 1 month,Can't wait

[@saulalvarez5727]

@@hahatashahaha is this your first time or no?

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Have fun 😎

[@nonjimotlhetlhi3484]

Hi there! Traveling with my husband to Chicago mid August. We are from South Africa & looking to really balance a local Chicago feel (vibey Neighbourhood, Airbnb, young locals) with some of the MAIN tourist attractions (FOOD, a bit of scenery & a bit of history). We will be there for about 5 days. Looking to stay at Wicker Park but not sure if it’s the best place to be centered from? Any advice?

[@dc10fomin65]

How did you like Chicago, did you get robbed in Wicker Park?

[@Bellalovelola]

Im coming end of April is weather alright? Ive only been there in summertime

[@Nathan62905]

It is pretty nice, yet it has been cold recently like in the 40s and it will be for the near future. Today, April 15th, there was a low in the upper 30s and a high in the mid 50s. This is mostly due to wind. Earlier this month we hit 80 though. It also is usually pretty rainy this time of year, it does usually clear up by May 10th or so, sometimes earlier.

[@DendyJungle]

The zoo is free?

[@philsnarski6087]

And if u feel like having a near death experience. Take a walk in Englewood on the south side of chicago. Where just for wearing the wrong color clothes will give you that rush of near death you have been looking for.

[@philsnarski6087]

@Esteban A lol

[@pamcake958]

Nice 👍

[@valerieng3419]

hello! great video! I’m planning to travel to Chicago around early January. I would like to ask just how cold it can get? And how much clothing or layers should I wear to stand the winter?

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

The temperature in January is around 0°, with lows of -8°. Bring plenty of layers and wrap up!

[@PRHILL9696]

Not cold but it is VERY hot here like now!

[@ItachiUchiha-ke2bn]

Me watching in Chicago during the winter👁👄👁

[@Denoise0811]

Fall it’s fall

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

It is wonderful!

[@isaacfraser8047]

You got one on Willis tower

[@carissagracia9634]

Thank you planning to visit in August

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

That's great! Have a wonderful time!

[@aussiedropbear5058]

The deep dish pizza at pequods 🤤

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Ooh we will have to check that out on our next visit!

[@devkrishna6137]

Its very nice and thank you

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks for commenting!

[@joblow4827]

Make sure to wear bulletproof vest at all times as the city is a live shooting gallery

[@prettyladyK]

Omg, this was so funny!! 💀

[@jeanpoulmolina2658]

About to travel theree

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Have a great time!

[@justinbutterfield5670]

Y’all should make a video of Albuquerque New Mexico

[@maylenebenitez9913]

LOVE CHICAGO NICE PPL TOO

[@traveldiarieswithadi496]

Wow.. Looks like a cool place to visit.. I'm planning my first USA trip this for 2 weeks but confused whether to travel to Chicago or New York city

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Oh they are so different! Chicago is perfect for gorgeous parks, amazing food and sports. NYC maybe better at the moment because although a lot of tourist attractions are closed, you can still visit the monuments and famous landmarks

[@sikanderkhan8383]

New york for sure.

[@derbywinner6316]

Chicago is beautiful 🤩. Go!

[@thebabbler8867]

@@CreativeTravelGuide Chicago is better than NYC tho. NYC is boring: I explored the city in one day.

[@jasonmims5057]

Both are great cities and you can't go wrong with any one. Word of caution for New York is to plan very carefully and throughly because it's a very overwhelming city with so much to do. If you go there without an itinerary you will just wander endlessly with no idea where to go.

[@lukaplays420]

this video hella underated

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@Dinesh-Poudel-Itahari]

Beautiful video, but I want some more tips on the visit to Chicago.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Sure thing! We have lots of videos sharing tips for visiting Chicago: kzbin.info/aero/PLwbyof5xoxbRwmBxAwUnPubk0eIfb7qrX

[@seanriley6911]

My favourite American city.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks for commenting!

[@dudelenegrand-jean2026]

Is it cold in May? Ps. I’m a Floridian keep in mind anything below 65 is cold ☺️

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Take a light jacket just incase!

[@ariesh-jk7258]

Great stuff ....Have you done one on Mexico Tulum?

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Not yet but we will soon!

[@briannathomas8460]

I would love to go to Chicago.

[@DuyPham-hq2vu]

Like the music

[@Kellog888]

U missed the maxwell street polish the only 100% tru chicagoan food born in chicago and only eaten in chicago

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks so much for sharing - we will check it out on our next trip!

[@lil_devin60k4]

Nice city

[@loyalpur2kosmopolitan]

You didn't mentioned skyledge Willis Tower N John Hancock building

[@ayeedubbz8936]

Sears*🙄

[@annamarirabissi141]

Beautiufl 👍

[@23janneter]

I plan to visit first week of November. Can someone tell me how the weather will be like?

[@kellyanderson7624]

Weather is Chicago is weird. We have a saying "if you don't like the weather wait a minute." LOL For the most part it is cold in November, especially if you are near Lake Michigan. Bring a jacket AND a coat. And gloves. You may not need them, but it's always better to be prepared. Also pants and long sleeve shirts. We had the occasional warm November, but it's normally cold. Hope that helps.

[@Naybuckssss]

I wouldn't if I were you the weather will be soo cold almost below zero sooo dont I'm born here so I'm used to it but if your not dont come this time of year come in like March it is not cold it's still chilly but very hot as well chicago is a great city you should visit anytime in my opinion go downtown at night see all the attractions and lights

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thank you for sharing your info Kelly, really helpful!

[@cesnav7593]

Don’t listen to her when she says stay away October-May. October, November, December are a great time to visit. January and February are the coldest.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Haha thanks for sharing your opinion. We live in Chicago and although the weather is fair October to May, the summer is hands down the best time to visit! You have festivals, events, patio bars… everyone is much more cheerful during this time! That being said we do love the St Pats Day celebrations in March and the Christmas events throughout December

[@kit1628]

Killer Voice & Accent!

[@erykahjohnson1622]

I'm from Baltimore I want to move there but I'm scared to go alone ? What is the cost of living too

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

According to Numbeo, it is the 18th most expensive city to live in with the USA, with a Cost of Living index score of 69.01 - hope this helps 😀

[@erykahjohnson1622]

@@CreativeTravelGuide hey thanks :)

[@marcj3757]

@@erykahjohnson1622 I'm in Va what's ya IG?

[@nicholadavis9265]

I’m in chicago

[@mohamedlemrani1601]

Chicago Nice city Nice video ♥️♥️♥️

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks so much!

[@lil_devin60k4]

I’m from 64th

[@aurabonilla3103]

I wanna travel to Chicago

[@digitaltraveler1000]

Chicago😃

[@ammarabbasi3230]

Is mid november too cold?

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Not at all, just pack layers!

[@Lemmiethinkitover]

Kacey Musgraves!

[@angelamcgee1552]

10 things you should know about Chicago ,wear a helmet,wear a bullet proof jacket and a bullet proof out fit and watch the surrounding when driving avoid car jacking , never be alone walking in the dark or day light be carful of walking around abandoned building in some area,s watch out of being robbed watch out for slump lords if you want to rent be carful of some city bus in some area jewelry be getting snatch of you neck and wrist also don’t agree to the 3 top game on the city bus and hold tight to your purse and if you are a women walking alone you might get snatch stay close to family and friends watch out for bullets might pass you by day or night I think I passed 10 things lol but check out the food is great the best check out the water tower has the best dinning restaurants be carful of what area you choose to visit wear a heavy coat during winter can get very cold I think I passed 10 things before you go to Chicago , we have the best food ever in Chicago coming to Chicago make the most of it and enjoy your stay

[@keelerhastings7109]

I've lived in Chicago all my life, in places like , The New South Loop, Illinois Medical Center, the UIC campus, K- Town , and now DuPage county, Chicago is beautiful , you can actually see it gleaming , inbound from I-55 or Northbound on LSD, however , it's like having a Hooker for a girlfriend, you will get burned

[@Eamont_]

Me watching before going:👁👄👁

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Safe travels!

[@tanyapulliam9691]

Rude

[@Eamont_]

@@tanyapulliam9691 what? How

[@tanyapulliam9691]

@@Eamont_ oh my goodness. Sent to wrong person. Im so sorry Kylo.I

[@Eamont_]

@@tanyapulliam9691 it’s fine I got confused

[@jessicatabler5179]

lou malnatis pizza is the best in chicago!

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

We will check it out next time we are there!

[@WeeShooey]

Looks like a great place to visit. I’m from Glasgow Scotland and planning a visit asap.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Yes it is a great place to visit, make sure to check out the lake and riverwalk especially in the warmer months!

[@princem6213]

It seems great but stay safe from the southside

[@thenobleone-3384]

I'm not bragging but the food in Chicago is amazing. Violence and crime need to improve though

[@kellyanderson7624]

That is only in the bad areas. Downtown Chicago is safe. If you're not from here, don't say things you know nothing about

[@thenobleone-3384]

@@kellyanderson7624 Sorry Kelly I relocated to Chicago for work. I didn't mean anything bad about what I said. I like Chicago that's why I moved here

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@brijkumar8207]

Hello all I see there are lots of European in Chicago. Where do I meet European singles in Chicago area?

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Maybe head to Chicago and find out?!

[@isaacfraser8047]

What about detroit

[@dylanput]

"10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING CHICAGO"....... Bring a gun

[@dennisd4452]

Update. This past year is very high of crime in the city of Chicago. I should know. I live here all my life. Car jackings to masses guns getting into the wrong hands of people. I would think several times before coming here. I would have to say visiting New York City would be safer. though we smell better than New York ever will.

[@DETmichigan-yy6lf]

Make sure you know this too: CHICAGO crime May to Date Shot & Killed: 43 Shot & Wounded: 244 Total Shot: 287 Total Homicides: 46

[@mikehughes4969]

You will never eat better anywhere in the world than you will in Chicago.

[@mikefj2004]

The video asks what am I looking forward to doing? I’m looking forward to not getting shot or robbed. Other than that, hopefully to have a great time.

[@realistic.optimist]

You forgot the Viagra Triangle! LOL

[@chihickman4836]

What's that?

[@angelamcgee1552]

This is not all of Chicago this is only down town of Chicago

[@BobDraver]

Also, for the duration of your stay in Chicago, expunge the words please and thank you as you'll never hear them in Chi town such is the coldness of the people.

[@roccot31]

Tip one (1)... Don't get shot

[@vickireynolds8309]

no flocko taco anymore

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

We eat at the Dearborn location

[@PriyankaDas-lt6fd]

👍

[@Billie115]

until you realise i was born here

[@jimfischer63]

This is yet another Chicago video that is full of errors. (1) The winters in Chicago are not "bitterly cold." Yes, it can get very cold, but that would be a temporary condition and basically an exception more than anything else. I am writing this in Chicago in mid December and it's 54 degrees outside. I went out yesterday wearing a t-shirt and no coat. (2) DON'T pack layers when you come to Chicago in the summer. It does NOT get cold in the summer. And when they say that the summer in Chicago is "cooler by the lake," they mean that the lake front might be 76 degrees instead of 85 degrees. Lake Michigan doesn't make the weather worse. It has a stabilizing effect on the weather: it makes things cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. It does NOT get cold enough for you to need layers in the summer. (3) the Green Mill in Uptown is NOT a blues bar. It is a jazz bar, one of the most famous jazz bars in the country. If you want blues, go to Kingston Mines in Lincoln Park or go to Buddy Guy's Legends in the south Loop.

[@CreativeTravelGuide]

Oh wow! We just moved to Chicago in October and I haven’t managed to brave it outside in a t-shirt! But thanks for all your tips, we will have to check out those Blues Bars you mentioned!