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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoutZoJ3Z8trsJY
@alexlindquist29865 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Checkin' it out now
@rockininthefreeworld16505 жыл бұрын
Beautiful City
@beelove16305 жыл бұрын
Perfect
@Steve-zc9ht5 жыл бұрын
I went to mostly all of the things on this list
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks :).
@hithere99756 жыл бұрын
-Willis Tower- *Sears Tower*
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@bwiseguy85756 жыл бұрын
IT ALWAYS WILL BE THE SEARS TOWER
@Jude745 жыл бұрын
Hi There spelled Willis pronounced Sears.
@orlandomartinez48815 жыл бұрын
I hate when people say Willis tower
@violettak22465 жыл бұрын
yeeeees
@z.veronica89086 жыл бұрын
Thank you for calling it The Sears tower!!!!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@violettak22466 жыл бұрын
I like "Sears Tower". I don't think I ever going to name this building Willis Tower. I can't even spell this correctly. 😁😁😁😁
@kellyanderson76244 жыл бұрын
@angelina angel The building was bought and the new owners changed it. But to native Chicagoans it will ALWAYS be the Sears Tower
@piper8882 жыл бұрын
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
@Waynaworld6 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Agreed :)
@Waynaworld6 жыл бұрын
Just fine, because it’s always hot in Florida 😉
@SausageFaCerria6 жыл бұрын
Waynaworld True
@SausageFaCerria6 жыл бұрын
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 🤷♂️😂😂
@SausageFaCerria6 жыл бұрын
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 😂😂😂😂😂
@krysg866 жыл бұрын
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!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimgreen90596 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@iriss34606 жыл бұрын
That museum is the most boring thing ever!!’ As a Latina living in little village, there are better places to visit
@elboogie23246 жыл бұрын
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.
@janetf33776 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, we never drive downtown. The L, the bus or bikes are the way to go.
@timmmahhhh5 жыл бұрын
Very good point do whatever you can to not rely on a car here.
@MegaMoose19895 жыл бұрын
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.
@hadhamalnam3 жыл бұрын
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.
@1jkillings6 жыл бұрын
You can also catch these hands for free in Chicago.
@tamyshaross34995 жыл бұрын
💀
@cashgardner68835 жыл бұрын
On god 💀
@christophecorona55995 жыл бұрын
😭😂
@gregst85495 жыл бұрын
😂
@amistry6055 жыл бұрын
Lmaooo wtf dude 😂😂😂
@isabelhajjar6 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Haha. We love it too :)
@karencesariorizzo80735 жыл бұрын
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!
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It's a DEMOCRATIC SH!THOLE. Best moves I ever made was leaving over a year ago
@bradleychellberg73776 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget about the free fire work show!! They do at navy pier
@bnzimusa5 жыл бұрын
When do they do that?
@gisselmendoza89985 жыл бұрын
This past summer it was on Wednesdays and Saturdays!
@JOHNNYCHICAGO86 жыл бұрын
I love my home Sweet home Chicago ☺️❤️
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
Johnny Tribble, we just released a new video on Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Hopefully, it will make you love the city even more :).
@sweetynatasha13515 жыл бұрын
Hello
@rburke176 жыл бұрын
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!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Haha. French all the way with a fairy dust of American and Australian along the way.
@angelicadeleon85176 жыл бұрын
James and Laurent's World Travels I visit Lincoln Park Zoo before on 6:42
@kurama5676 жыл бұрын
JK 64 if you don't have nothing nice to say then say nothing . FYI Chicago 25 place for homicides.
@olliecrow35476 жыл бұрын
@JK 64 tool
@holapuppy17396 жыл бұрын
Loser@JK 64 you're full of 💩it!!👎👎
@IAMBENNYBLANCO.5 жыл бұрын
I luv visiting Chicago, such an amazing city! We in Wakanda think Chicago is one of the best cities of the world.
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
We love it too :).
@jordandalton99714 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@mztricee304 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@jiryaC4 жыл бұрын
Build an embassy here
@samuel_cr985 жыл бұрын
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 😂
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
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-zc9ht5 жыл бұрын
Ikr Im also from chicago
@viewfromthehillswift69794 жыл бұрын
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.
@joycegreer93914 жыл бұрын
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.
@kellyanderson76244 жыл бұрын
YES! Native Chicagoans do NOT say Willis Tower. It is SEARS Tower and always will be!
@dartist0795 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
mrs Bee, agreed. The Chicago skyline when you fly in over the lake from the East Coast is absolutely amazing!
@gisellevillasenor97796 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We love it too. Six months out of the year 😎😎😎 more so than the other six ⛄️⛄️⛄️.
@robinsoncolleen488236 жыл бұрын
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!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@ABEL10956 жыл бұрын
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
@luciodiaz65445 жыл бұрын
Me das tu numero
@lydiaanderson17473 жыл бұрын
Can you please share it with me also
@samhatsuna72066 жыл бұрын
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!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. We hope you enjoy your trip :)
@rayb68526 жыл бұрын
Use the bus. Walking downtown is free.
@_koojay5 жыл бұрын
10 free things to do in Chicago: *breath*
@mrsports57665 жыл бұрын
YOSHIMATIONS uwu blink
@J0hn.R5 жыл бұрын
Might get taxed as well sometime soon.
@iliketrains8395 жыл бұрын
*Breathe
@JenZen824 жыл бұрын
You can't even spell, trying to be smartass 😂😂😂
@TastyFood7264 жыл бұрын
J.C R.M Oh you better believe that is going to happen in our near future
@nigeljones82025 жыл бұрын
This is an an outstanding summary. Am going to Chicago next summer on vacation. Thanks so much guys 😀
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
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.
@nigeljones82025 жыл бұрын
@@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
@busyrand5 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
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.
@herrlindner6 жыл бұрын
I've been there a month ago and I'm happy I've covered about 90% of the list. Beautiful and welcoming place.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Good to hear. We think Chicago is grossly underrated as a tourist destination :)
@PHILIPWATSON826 жыл бұрын
CHICAGO LOOKS AWESOME 😎😎👍🏻🇬🇧🏴🇺🇸
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Six months out of the year, it is :)
@elboogie23246 жыл бұрын
That's because it is.
@Saady2s5 жыл бұрын
4 months out of the year it is.
@Marysamsonitetoo4 жыл бұрын
Just don’t leave downtown you’ll be aight
@leocerero61776 жыл бұрын
Lmao I live In Chicago and didn’t know half of the stuff was here 💀
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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 🤣🤣🤣
@elmothegreatone23476 жыл бұрын
💀😂
@brucekaraus73306 жыл бұрын
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.
@diamondlanier49376 жыл бұрын
Leo Cerero me either. I watched this like how is that I’ve NEVER been to even half of the places highlighted?
@elboogie23246 жыл бұрын
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.
@pickledOnionGal6 жыл бұрын
Chicago is my favourite city! 💕
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
It is our favorite city too, although to be fair more so six months ouf of the year 😎 than the other six ⛄️.
@pickledOnionGal6 жыл бұрын
James and Laurent's World Travels fair! Although I have to say that I prefer the winter haha
@albertimedina12894 жыл бұрын
Yo amo chicago es mi segunda ciudad vivi varios años ahi demasiada cultura y gastronomia simplemente lo mejor
@edwardgraivier13436 жыл бұрын
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
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@ashsworld9990 Жыл бұрын
I leave for a week-long vacation in Chicago on May 15th and I'm so excited!
@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your trip!
@mariaclark77036 жыл бұрын
I miss my home town...thank you for the sites.....2 thumbs up ☺
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Maria. 2 thumbs up to you too :)
@bobvila10104 жыл бұрын
Merci pour cet excellent vidéo! Can't wait for this summer visiting Chicago!!
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
We hope you enjoy your trip. Chicago has so much to offer!
@SailingArgo5 жыл бұрын
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👍🏻
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
We love it too. Chicago is very underrated :).
@footballman75655 жыл бұрын
Every year I go on vacation for spring break this year I went to Chicago there is so much to do so I’m going back this summer in the spring I was at Michigan Avenue, The Navy Pier, The Field Museum, The Shedd Aquarium, and I got a boat tour on the lake
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
Good for you! We're glad you enjoyed visiting our city. It is the best (in the summer, haha).
@PriscillaBrown6 жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@michaeldstefan15455 жыл бұрын
I have been to all 50 States and Chicago is by far my #1 favorite city after 9 visits, last one April 2018.
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
We love Chicago too, although we love it more in the summer :)
@michaeldstefan15455 жыл бұрын
Seriously thinking of moving to Chicago from Seattle, is north shore good for a 70 year old gay to move too? Thanks
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
Andersonville is the neighborhood where older gays move once they can't handle Boyztown and its craziness anymore. It is a bit further from the loop, but still accessible with the red line. It has a neighborhoody feel to it but still offers lots of activities, bars, restaurants. And it is more affordable than Lincoln Park or Lakeview. North shore as in Northern suburbs would be a lot more suburbia-like. We are working on a new video about Chicago off the beaten path, which we hope to finish editing before Christmas. It will feature Andersonville.
@michaeldstefan15455 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I will start looking now.
@jen19075 жыл бұрын
Why I'm I watching this I live on Chicago and I went to half of these places btw good video
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
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.
@jen19075 жыл бұрын
@@JamesandLaurentok thanks 🙈😂💜
@Peepeeweed5 жыл бұрын
Lol sameee
@BeingTheBear4 жыл бұрын
Hail Papa Emeritus IV
@travelgeez24355 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
December is definitely not the best time to visit Chicago :).
@MayraAranda776 жыл бұрын
Chicago is beautiful!!!! ❤❤❤
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We think so too :)
@francesjones92655 жыл бұрын
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
@aubreys75495 жыл бұрын
frances jones I suggest Hyde park Chicago’s cuz I LIVE THERE :)
@user-ho3dk4pg8y Жыл бұрын
I was just in Chicago. I’m definitely going back! So many things to see yet. A very clean, walkable downtown. Felt safe.
@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын
Good to hear.
@GreatCityAttractions Жыл бұрын
It looks a great city!
@lailahornke94596 жыл бұрын
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🏙
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Haha, we've done most of these attractions several times and we still enjoy going back. Enjoy the game :)
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
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 :).
@missadventure3397 Жыл бұрын
This is a perfect list. I plan to visit Chicago this upcoming summer and will make all of these stops. Thank you!
@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! We have two other videos about Chicago museums and Chicago off the beaten path.
@missadventure3397 Жыл бұрын
@@JamesandLaurent Thanks so much! Will check them out.
@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your trip.
@captainjaber56106 жыл бұрын
I am heading to the Gold Coast July 22!!! Cannot wait to experience this city. Go Chi Town.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do :)
@captainjaber56106 жыл бұрын
Please tell me! Lou Malnattis or Giordannos?
@captainjaber56106 жыл бұрын
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.
@pedrosanroman22656 жыл бұрын
Try Palermos pizza it's better then the hyped loud malnatis.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We actually take out of towners to Gino's East. But we don't claim to be experts in deep dish pizza.
@jptecno5 жыл бұрын
Hello everyone, I'm from Brazil and I'm very excited to meet Chicago city, u.s.a is the most beautiful country for me, I would like to go there asap.
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
Jader, we hope you have the opportunity to visit someday.
@georgeespinoza67106 жыл бұрын
Thank you for calling it the Sears tower 😂
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@ggeve2 жыл бұрын
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!
@JamesandLaurent2 жыл бұрын
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.
@sandraa_mani6 жыл бұрын
You both did such a wonderful job with this vid! Thanks for doing our city justice🙌🏾🙌🏾😍😍
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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_mani6 жыл бұрын
James and Laurent's World Travels Awesome! I look forward to it! 😊
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
@@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 :).
@gsnckim2 жыл бұрын
Free but not the full experience. Worldly things cost money and the more one spends the more the fleeting pleasure. Thanks for the pointers. I'm sure ppl appreciate it 👍 👌
@JamesandLaurent2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@prestondavison98085 жыл бұрын
Chicago is the best city in the world. Change my mind
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
In the summer it is 😁.
@wilelowman5 жыл бұрын
My fav is the cultural center. It's across the street from millennium park. It's free and has many events almost daily. Has the worlds largest Tiffany dome, tons of mosaics and was in the movie the Untouchables with Kevin Coster.
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
wilelowman, your wish was granted, we just released our new video on Chicago Off The Beaten Path and the Cultural Center is featured on it :)
@davidroberts47695 жыл бұрын
Lincoln Park IS NOT 'just north of the city'. It is in Fact IN THE CITY.
@davidmontville48855 жыл бұрын
Right! Just north of the city center.
@robertmasina46104 жыл бұрын
Correct, just the north side of the city.
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
🦯🦯🦯.
@piper8882 жыл бұрын
Adjecent at North avenue beach
@gracemontalvo85356 жыл бұрын
I’m from the area and been to all these places except the Maggie Daily Park, idk why but I hadn’t even heard of it, I think maybe I had seen it and never paid attention so I thank you so much for sharing!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We're glad you enjoyed it and discovered something you didn't know. To be fair, the Maggie Daily Park only opened a couple of years ago, so you have a good reason for not knowing about it :)
@justinpetrie46536 жыл бұрын
Loved the tour, thanks fellas
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We're glad you enjoyed it. You should come and visit some day :)
@Navillus.555 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Chicago and lived there for over thirty years -- yes, I can still do the Chicago accent. Pronounce the words coffee, chocolate, bag, quarter and you'll definitely hear that Chicago accent !!! Also, don't forget the Chicago River is dyed green on St. Patrick's Day and the best amusement park ever was Riverview -- long gone now...
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
The city is changing. But most of the monuments stay the same :)
@adventuresindixonland4696 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! We always talk about taking a trip to Chicago. That kids park looks awesome! We love your videos! BIG LIKE!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
You absolutely should. You guys are so close. Now is the time of the year to do it.
@dr.neelamshukla93816 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful. I'm moving to Chicago in 5 days for college and I cannot wait to experience it all in person! 😊💖
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Chicago. We hope you enjoy it :)
@askvanita6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this together...appreciate it
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
No worries. It was a fun video to shoot :)
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
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.
@isfir61263 жыл бұрын
I am planning to visit Chicago. Thank you guys this video help me a lot.
@JamesandLaurent3 жыл бұрын
We hope you enjoy your trip to Chicago. Depending on how long you stay, we have other videos about the Chicago museums and things to do off the beaten path.
@durga45536 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome place keep loading... video incredible.. Chicago...
@durga45536 жыл бұрын
It means u loves ur country...
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
Moon Joon, we just released a new video on Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Hopefully, you'll enjoy it as much as this one :).
@kenyattaclay76666 жыл бұрын
You guys made me a bit homesick. I don't know if they still do it anymore (I left 21 years ago) but when I was growing up in the 80's in the summer time we would ride our bikes to the museums, aquarium and planetarium because on Wednesdays they were also free. However I know they have started charging for a lot of things that used to be free. I might be a little biased but I have lived in five different states, been to several countries around the world and even lived in Germany for a while and Chicago is still the best city in the world to me.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Kenyatta, Several viewers commented on that very point. In this video, we only wanted to feature attractions that are year-round and are free all the time. This is why we didn't mention the museums, which are only free certain days or the festivals, which only happen one week per year. But when we do a video about Chicago museums - it's on the to do list, but we never got around to doing it - we will mention the tips to get there for free :).
@twanadobson14676 жыл бұрын
Great job guys I totally agree with your choices of places to visit in Chicago! I live in Chicago I luv this city!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. After a while, we kind of figured out what outoftowners liked and didn't like. We like it all :)
@lizcedillo46024 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this. Great shots and helped me immensely.
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. We hope you enjoy your trip to Chicago.
@TemptressMoon6 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrSlowPaper6 жыл бұрын
EVERYTHING in Navy Pier costs
@rob88726 жыл бұрын
Free Things?
@ms.monroe25626 жыл бұрын
Livingboldlynfierce fireworks are on wensdays as well but he said free so....
@TemptressMoon6 жыл бұрын
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.
@mimikarenbryant73253 ай бұрын
James and Laurent, thoroughly loved this video as it provided great ideas of what to do when in Chicago. Will be going there July 2, 2024 for 1 week.
@JamesandLaurent3 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@bettyjeansmith33656 жыл бұрын
Chicago has the best blues venues. Deep dish pizza.
@misterhot9163 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Chicago for 15 years, and truly miss it. Robbie House is a can’t miss.
@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын
We hope you get the chance to go back from time to time.
@misterhot9163 Жыл бұрын
@@JamesandLaurent I come back every fall.
@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын
Great time of the year to visit.
@GreatCityAttractions Жыл бұрын
Some great spots for sure.
@misterhot91636 жыл бұрын
You should include Marshall Fields on State St. Fantastic interiors!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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.
@PRHILL96966 жыл бұрын
I LOVE going there. they have tours as well
@karmicobsession16365 жыл бұрын
It hasnt been Marshall Fields in a decade.
@MegaMoose19895 жыл бұрын
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.
@MegaMoose19895 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@minhthifresh3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to Chicago for the first time this summer. Thank you for this video!
@JamesandLaurent3 жыл бұрын
We hope you enjoy your trip to Chicago. Depending on how many days you stay there, we have another video about Chicago off the beaten path and one about the Chicago museums that you might find interesting.
@reedthibaudeau66326 жыл бұрын
I live near Chicago and I love it
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We love it too :)
@sriharigopal37456 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I used to live in Chicago more than 20 years ago, and the top 3 items on your list were not there during my days. Thanks to your informative video, I know which attractions to hit during my next visit!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Yes, the city has changed a lot over the 20 years we've been here. It'll be a brand new destination by the time you come back :)
@dlo4rmdago16936 жыл бұрын
Greatest City Ever!!!!
@robertpreston22206 жыл бұрын
yes it is
@dlo4rmdago16936 жыл бұрын
Brian agreed! I'm from the southside but I live in the burbs..I have a family bro
@closgreen706 жыл бұрын
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
@useipie24176 жыл бұрын
D-Lo The Gamer no it's not in my opinion.
@dlo4rmdago16936 жыл бұрын
useipie 24 I feel you bro
@andreas_adventures5 жыл бұрын
I think Chicago Botanic Gardens should be on this list!! It’s free to get in and the most amazing garden I have ever seen!
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
If only it were in Chicago proper with easy access via public transportation :).
@andreas_adventures5 жыл бұрын
@@JamesandLaurent true but there are ways to get there still.
@yodamewtwo38266 жыл бұрын
The water air show
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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.
@thestringbrothers-official61107 ай бұрын
This is great, very useful information. Thank you
@JamesandLaurent7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@karenalvarado19406 жыл бұрын
Very informative since I’m currently working on my itinerary for my trip to Chicago in September.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We're glad you found it useful. This is why we made this video.
@SausageFaCerria6 жыл бұрын
Karen Alvarado U will Love Chicago !
@karenalvarado19406 жыл бұрын
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!
@SausageFaCerria6 жыл бұрын
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 !
@karenalvarado19406 жыл бұрын
Dierre Sanders can’t wait! Still 9 more weeks til my trip but taking note of all the tips. Thank you so much!!!
@gaming_sportsaaron13654 жыл бұрын
When you visit Chicago go to the loop and try the Chicago Style Pizza THERES a lot of stuff to do here but I don’t like parking because it’s pretty expensive also visit in summer when it’s warm nice tempature don’t visit in winter or spring fall it could still be warm but Chicago is located at the right place where Lake Michigan is so beautiful
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips.
@yuhmatep73586 жыл бұрын
I wanna meet u guys one day❤I also live in chicago😁😁
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We do spend time in the city, occasionally, when we're not travelling 😁😁😁.
@yuhmatep73586 жыл бұрын
James and Laurent's World Travels ohh😁Have u met any of ur fans yet?
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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.
@yuhmatep73586 жыл бұрын
James and Laurent's World Travels ohhh😀I did see the video tho😀
@kylie-nr9pq5 жыл бұрын
truly captures the great areas of chicago! i love living in chicago and visiting these places!💗
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliments. As you might imagine, a lot of hard work went into this video. We're glad you enjoyed it :)
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
Kylie, we just released a new video about Chicago Off The Beaten Path. Hopefully, you'll enjoy it as much as this one :).
@curtistinemiller15606 жыл бұрын
GOOD CHOICES IVE BEEN TO ALL OF THEM EXCEPT MAGGIE DALEY PARK.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
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 :).
@timmmahhhh5 жыл бұрын
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.
@beautifulflorida Жыл бұрын
Great information! Thank you for sharing!
@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip!
@genegustafson7156 жыл бұрын
What?! No mention of GARRET'S POPCORN???
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
Garret's Popcorn is not free, as far as we know :).
@genegustafson7154 жыл бұрын
@@JamesandLaurent No matter....if you haven't had Garret's popcorn, you haven't been to Chicago.
@tiffanylowe79255 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the video I was just there beginning of April great City. Your video was definitely a big help when I go back.
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
We hope you do get a chance to go back. We have other videos featuring things to do in Chicago, make sure you check them before you go back :).
@normaj39ami5 жыл бұрын
Lincoln Park ZOO and CONSERVATORY are BOTH FREE.??
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
Yes, free as free and they are right next to each other.
@normaj39ami5 жыл бұрын
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).
@vaishx4 жыл бұрын
What sucks is parking isn't free and is in fact insanely expensive! DON'T bring a car if at all ya come here!
@richkurtz60534 жыл бұрын
@@vaishx Use the SpotHero parking app. The parking is reasonable that way.
@pklongutoobe6 жыл бұрын
Looked at that 96th floor bar and it's $17 for a Pims and $10 for a Stella, going on a bender is very expensive across the pond! Here it works out as about $4 for a beer and $15 for a whole pitcher of Pims.
@robertpreston22206 жыл бұрын
Greatest city on earth!!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely… 6 months out of 12 😀 😀 😀 .
@robertpreston22206 жыл бұрын
I only love during the winter myself. Summer well almost makes me leave here but cant the city is too great
@santosperez10486 жыл бұрын
Come on you know New York City does it better ladies😂😂😂😂😂
@robertpreston22206 жыл бұрын
new York is only good for people who like filth so no not for me
@alejandrojuarez-rea48996 жыл бұрын
Santos Perez Chicago is a clean New York. At least we don’t have rats on our trains
@morgannarocha4688 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, it was so helpful and I am the kind of tourist that loves to run away from crowd and touristic places. For the records, I am brazilian
@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Depending on how much time you spend in Chicago, we also have two other videos about Chicago off the beaten path and museums in Chicago.
@ВладимирНижнекамский656 жыл бұрын
good people good city )
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
Yes, we like it :)
@lydiaanderson17473 жыл бұрын
Hello, I hope you are doing good
@Rebkmartin3 жыл бұрын
I’m planning to travel Chicago, this video help me a lot!
@JamesandLaurent3 жыл бұрын
Depending on how long you're staying and how much you want to see, we have two other videos, one on the Top 10 museums in Chicago and one on things off-the-beaten path. Enjoy your stay!
@Ecoean5 жыл бұрын
The Chicago beetches 😁😁😁😁🤣
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
🌊🌴🌊🌴🌊
@theaznfoodie4 жыл бұрын
watching this in 2020 and wondering how many of these we can do during COVID-19 lol going to Chicago in October!
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
Since most of the items on this list are outdoors, we would argue you can still do most of them. We hope you enjoy your stay in Chicago.
@PRHILL96966 жыл бұрын
Tourism in Chicago is at its highest and Chicago has been ranked best city overall and best city too live in last two years!
@jesusismyjoy71025 жыл бұрын
PRHILL9696 big lies !
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
Chicago is very underrated :).
@robertpreston22204 жыл бұрын
Agree. It gets no better any where than Chicago!
@PRHILL96962 жыл бұрын
@@robertpreston2220 True Chicago is the best of all
@lelangjo66653 жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful Chicago daley park amazings buildings and structures
@JamesandLaurent3 жыл бұрын
Yes, we hope you get a chance to go there some day. Chicago is completely underrated.
@ejhirschle5 жыл бұрын
The Baha’i Temple is in Wilmette not Evanston I live two blocks away from it.
@JamesandLaurent4 жыл бұрын
You're only the 20th comment pointing this out. We were off by 2 blocks 😁.
@ejhirschle4 жыл бұрын
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
@bonniedeibel1546 Жыл бұрын
I miss Chicago! I even liked Navy Pier, especially when the tall ships were there!
@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын
We hope you get the chance to go back.
@argreentech6 жыл бұрын
Baha'i temple is in Wilmette, not Evanston
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
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!
@argreentech6 жыл бұрын
No worries, hope you keep making more videos.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We're planning on it :)
@elboogie23246 жыл бұрын
It's North, so that's really all that matters going by this video.
@JetMags6 жыл бұрын
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
@kawadakiwi5 жыл бұрын
Best and most informed video about chicago
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the kind words. As you probably know, a lot of work goes into making these videos and it's always rewarding for us when viewers appreciate our work. Much easier to do good work on a topic we know really well and are passionate about though 😉.
@angelaparizhehnaji74895 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thank you
@JamesandLaurent5 жыл бұрын
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.
@RajaGill-zq7lp6 жыл бұрын
I like Chicago
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We like Chicago too :)
@RajaGill-zq7lp6 жыл бұрын
James and Laurent's World Travels thanks
@ddsk166 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the tour. I'm from Chile and I'm thinking of study in SAIC in a couple of years. This is perfect for me. Regards 😊
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
James studies at SAIC too. Maybe someday we can meet there :)
@ddsk166 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for the MA on Visual and Critical Studies. It could be nice to have a recommendation or opinion from James about SAIC 😊
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
ddsk16 SAIC is great! I'm finishing my degree in interior design this fall. The faculty are really helpful and the facilities and academic experience is world class. We have many International students as well....I think you would enjoy it.
@melindawalker13926 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
We love Chicago too :)
@mariareyna22875 жыл бұрын
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@ginafernandez88583 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! really helpful guys
@JamesandLaurent3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! We hope you enjoy your stay in Chicago :)
@1BoiHot6 жыл бұрын
I love CHICAGO!
@JamesandLaurent6 жыл бұрын
So do we :)
@argreentech6 жыл бұрын
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.