RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO - Neighborhood Guide & Tour (Knowledge from a Local)

[@jazzcatjohn]

Night life in River North is incredible. A couple personal favorites are Andy's Jazz Club for jazz and Blue Chicago for blues.

[@Limonadaasiatica]

Chicago siempre fue mi ciudad de ensueño desde pequeña e querido vivir allí y creo que esto me pasa por el simple echo de que Chicago en mi cabeza sueña como el jazz y blues simplemente increíble

[@michaelnobles2643]

River north is one of the coolest neighborhoods in Chicago!

[@FD_and_B]

Luis your love for your hometown is contagious

[@lliizzk]

this guy needs more subs. these videos are awesome, i’m always baffled that chicago related videos don’t get many views, like apartment tours, student vlogs and videos like this. what’s up with that!?

[@LuisGustoChicago]

I really appreciate it! We're definitely gonna change that and put Chicago in a good light on KZbin 😎

[@cjoutright9255]

I live here in Chicago (born and raised) and in person River North is very captivating. I use to go down there all the time before COVID and I even went to the French program there. Love my city!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Yea River North has a lot to offer, the history is pretty interesting how it went from smoky factories to upscale restaurants and night life 😎

[@karimianaviation]

Literally the perfect video I needed. My gf and I plan on moving to River North in a couple years cause we fell in love with chi so much!!!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Nice!

[@ericmathiasen8411]

Having lived in River North for over 17 years, I definitely love the area and love the explosive growth it's had in that time making it all the more active. Nice work on this guide!

[@Dstergurl09]

I absolutely love Chicago.. I'm watching this video to hold me over until it gets warm again.

[@pattallant2398]

I have to say I’m happy to have found your great videos of my hometown! It just takes me back and makes me smile. I haven’t been back since I left in 73 as I have developed a phobia of flying. Only 2 blood relatives there are still alive. So not being able to go there in person, I have your videos to take me back. Big thanks! 🤗👍👍

[@evolution4606]

take the train. anything to get you there. i'm going next week and have been watching all of his videos to prepare me. hope you make it back someday. such a great city!

[@RicV365]

Awesome, I loved the bloopers at the end. Keep making the city proud

[@allanwinters1852]

I started my radio/TV production compayi in 1986 in River North and loved the neighborhood. Spent 13 great years in this community

[@LuisGustoChicago]

That's amazing! It's a great area with lots to discover

[@111danish111]

3:24 This used to house a popular nightclub called Excalibur a decade ago .

[@amymalone3995]

I've been staying in River North for the past 6 years or so when I visit Chicago. Highly recommend an architectural boat tour for anyone looking for something to do.

[@er1417]

Thank you so much for the amazing work, because of your channel I decided to visit Chicago and after a few days there I’m now thinking about moving 🙌🏼 all because of your channel, I had never ever considered Chicago before

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Wow that's amazing!! Appreciate the love!

[@lizetharce390]

I love your Videos , I will be there in Dec. greetings from Costa Rica

[@DeniseMarieplaylearnteach]

At 3:46 Addington Gallery on Wells is a must visit spot for me.

[@elonmuskrat9244]

Your Chicago videos are a Godsend for someone new to the area. Keep it up Man!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Appreciate the love!

[@Therealmoseslupai]

Wow Downtown Chi looks so beautiful plus the lakefront. I might have to visit one of these days.

[@keeganmcguire7643]

Fantastic job Luis, I appreciate how thorough your history, and the inclusion of Native American presence in the region. These videos are entertaining, useful, and a classy job!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Thank you so much!

[@kateospeaks9018]

I'm in Chicago often I really enjoy your videos you turned me, on to a lot of points of interest in the city. Because of your videos everytime I come to visit. I always have some new places to explore also things to do. Thank You!!!!!

[@scottyjeff39]

My wife and I are staying at a hotel down in that area next month. Great tour of the area. I didn't realize how much history is in Chicago. Thank you again and keep up the good work.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Nice, hope you have a great time here! Thank you for the kind words!

[@caygeclements43]

Great job hosting this informative and entertaining video! I'm moving to River North from Austin in 2 weeks and look forward to enjoying the downtown life in this great neighborhood!!

[@Rosafit620]

Love the geese in the background. Great sound effects. Lol

[@LuisGustoChicago]

🦆😂

[@JJinChina]

I am considering moving to Chicago and your videos have helped so much! You are awesome! Keep at it!!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Great to hear! Thank you 😎

[@SamGeiger]

My man! I’m moving to Chicago and have been loving your videos. They are a perfect mix of everything that you want out of this kind of content. Keep it up!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Appreciate it bro, thank you for the kind words!

[@victoria_757]

I’ll be applying for grad school in Chicago, and this is my dream neighborhood!!! Thank you for the informative video, as always. Your videos have really helped with my researching the city!

[@cw4954]

Thanks so much for your informative vids! ❤

[@KatieJoMikell]

Very first apartments I lived in with my boyfriend at Marina Towers gotta say it was pretty nice having everything at your disposal well the basics 😊

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Nice! I always wondered what it was like to live there

[@sachinnair1613]

How did you like living at Marina Towers? I'm moving to chicago this summer and Marina looks like a good place

[@KatieJoMikell]

@@sachinnair1613 I loved living there although at the time I was 21 and it was kind of a little awkward because 90% of the people there were over 50 I’s say. I don’t know what it’s like there now? But I loved having everything there if you needed it to go shopping. Especially if you need food. One thing I hated was the parking garage. I always think the car is going to fall off 😳. If I had a chance to live there again I would. Oh and I loved the balcony too!

[@joefisher1972]

New subscriber here! Very informative vid! I'm staying in this neighborhood later next month at the Hilton Garden Inn on Grand Street! Can't wait!

[@fathanfamily7538]

i come to you again my FRIEND THANK you for GREAT vidio GOOD luck for you

[@fernandosalazar2484]

Great tour! Thanks! We are moving from Florida, like you did, to the chicago burbs this summer! Super excited!

[@eman7079]

Luis phenomenal as always ( all the videos !!)

[@victorchahin9956]

Great energy, I love your vids! You should do Boystown next!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

I appreciate it!! It’s definitely on my list! Thank you 😎

[@dustinbranham9746]

My gf and I love Chicago, and your vids are the best I've found so far. Great energy, great content, and you do a damn good job editing. Great to see you always recommending public transit, too.

[@cassyking5015]

How are you not a tour guide? I'm going the weeknd of August 6th and I'd hire you in a heart beat!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

I actually do private tours, all the details are on my website 😁

[@kathleencraig3804]

Love the video, I went to Holy name catholic school/church, lived 55 West Erie st. used to be a hotel, bldg built 1863? or ? dad leased hotel and that bldg is historical bldg now condo. thanks for videos.

[@brogirlia7233]

Thank you Luis 🏢🏛🏫

[@Aarontank24]

Hi. Sorry I’m late but I just visited here today and right now I’m in the Courtyard by Marriott hotel river north. And I mean it’s so beautiful the view is so cool. And the rooms are so fancy. Thanks for the tips!!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

That's dope! You're welcome 😎

[@evolution4606]

Going to be staying at a small hotel near there next week. How much was your Marriott room/night?

[@Aarontank24]

@@evolution4606 It was only 161$ per night. So definitely not that bad of a price of all to get that nice view!!!!

[@MN_ALGORITHMS]

River north is a great area

[@ram_bam]

Opening music is dope.

[@timothyjackson1981]

Great video! Would love one on Andersonville or Edgewater.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Appreciate it! Definitely 😎

[@RipplesnWaves]

I enjoyed this. Liked the enthusiasm. Subscribed

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Thank you so much, welcome to the channel! 💯

[@jasminefreeman1471]

I can’t wait to visit

[@LuisGustoChicago]

💯

[@markblackman1035]

Another dope video!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Thank you Mark!!

[@ashleywolford948]

Thanks again for mentioning the Native Americans that once occupied the land before, I truly appreciate that you did that.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Happy to include this important information!

[@delgadoabdel]

Thank you geese 🙄 thank you geese hahahahah 🤣. I visited Chicago last year and I will try my luck up there when I finish my degree. Thanks for the videos

[@LuisGustoChicago]

😂 those geese definitely get loud haha

[@ken12117]

It would be nice if you made a going to a White Sox game video similar to your neighborhood reviews about more than just Comiskey Park.

[@ginnybedi5678]

Lovely video!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Thanks!

[@babydollkincaid4584]

Next would you visit the Edgewater neighborhood please😃

[@FCm-tq2ho]

All deep dish pies ... Any thin slice Napolitan pizza in this area? Love Chicago.. Unfortunately not crazy about the deep dish.., very informative video. Thank you.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

I don't know of any that are in River North, but Cafe Luigi in Lincoln Park has NY style pizza that's really tasty! Lou Malnati's also makes a Chicago tavern-style thin crust pizza, a lot of my friends are crazy about it 🍕

[@FCm-tq2ho]

@@LuisGustoChicago ok got it.. I saw Lou M on the map in river north .. Thx Luis!

[@ilahildasissac1943]

How about Uptown, Garfield Park, Pilsen, etc.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Most definitely!! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@amymalone3995]

Also as a Michigander your great lakes acronym is HOMES..... lol Huron Ontario Michigan Eerie and Superior.

[@fredricardo3272]

I hope that at some point you can do a segment on Edgewater and Uptown.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Most definitely!

[@azlimacal2597]

Wooowww beatiful view

[@DemureDarlings]

I loved this video

[@Checkthefineprint]

What building is that at 7:10? I’ll see y’all 9.6.22 headed there for PICS 2022 conference

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Parking garage at Kinzie & Clark

[@Checkthefineprint]

@@LuisGustoChicago 9.9.22 we are going to untitled supper club for healthcare industry dinner conference away from Marriott. Your reviews and suggestions have been terrific. Chicago 360 yesterday, WOW!

[@alehaekhan1837]

I feel like I’m watching a travel show😆

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Thank you so much!! Travel shows are definitely a huge inspiration for me 😊😅

[@bernadetterafio9794]

I like the history of Chicago

[@LuisGustoChicago]

There's so much history in this city and discovering it is so much fun!

[@zuthee]

Hi luis. Could you recommend a chicago river cruise line? I’m visiting there on this coming April. Thx

[@rosalieclark7578]

You forgot to say it was excalibur before tao restaurant

[@gofdoom10]

west loop!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Coming soon!! Thank you so much for watching 😎😎

[@johnleewins3814]

Hi Luis, thanks for the great videos. I visited several of the places in your videos. Only sad part is I couldn't take home some Starbucks reserves cocktails tsa said under 3 Oz per bottle I had 6oz, know of a way to get them shipped? 🤔

[@zackeriah87]

Hey Luis, love your videos man! I currently live in Wicker Park. My lease is up in March.. What area in Chicago do you think would be the best to live in? I'm currently considering Lincoln Park or something near the Lake.. You seem like a good guy to ask, lol ;)

[@zitamoises3932]

How about streeterville in Chicago

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Streeterville - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5WwdIufot5srMk

[@vaishx]

Do you know what a good salary would be to live comfortably there and enjoy the social life? Do you think it’s more foe Chicago residents or tourists?

[@LuisGustoChicago]

In River North ... probably at least $60K .. Parts of River North are packed with tourists but toward the west side of the neighborhood it's a bit more residential

[@jacksilva6411]

Bello! How ya doin? Well it would be interesting to know if there in Chitown is still an Italian community? I am asking because I am Italian and I wanna emigrate to the states (Chicago). Thanks in advanced bello ;)

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Hello! Good thanks! There is definitely a lot of Italian influence in the city, but much less than the early 1900s. Many Italian families have since moved out to the suburbs. We'll definitely look more into the Italian influence in Chicago in 2021!

[@samminicksm]

I got to college in River North and I need an apartment soon so I have to learn my way around.

[@LuisGustoChicago]

It's an incredible neighborhood, I really love Ward Park!

[@CArguelles25]

South loop!

[@LuisGustoChicago]

One of my boys lives in the South Loop, I'll be working on that one soon 😀

[@sachinnair1613]

How much would you say someone should make in a year if they are going to spend $1600-1700/mo on rent?

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Well obviously it depends on other monthly expenses you may have, but I would say for that rent price I'd wanna be pulling in at least $100K per year

[@BBA-Csavv]

logan square

[@LuisGustoChicago]

Most definitely will be coming up soon! Thank you!!

[@JefferySherred]

Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, Superior.

[@jamesh8927]

H.O.M.E.S