10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING CHICAGO

Today we share 10 things to know before visiting Chicago, which includes what to do in Chicago, how to travel to Chicago and get around the windy city, free things to do in Chicago, Chicago travel tips and more. Chicago is one of the most visited city in the US, with fun attractions, incredible architecture, beautiful parks and some of the best food in the country. But what should you know before visiting Chicago?

We hope you have an incredible time in Chicago! What are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below.

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0:00 CHICAGO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
0:46 USE THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
1:08 AVOID THE WINTER
1:26 USE THE PEDWAY
1:39 PACK LAYERS
1:55 STAY LOCAL
2:35 BE READY TO EAT
3:05 SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT
3:23 TAKE IN THE BLUES
3:45 CATCH THE CHICAGO CUBS
4:12 FREE THINGS TO DO IN CHICAGO

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[glenpeteroak]

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

[kellyanderson]

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.

[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.)
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[PRHILL]

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

[vinnieviddivicci]

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.

[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!

[anothertexasboi]

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.

[chihickman]

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.

[KevinSiyuan]

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

[jose]

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.

[graciepagcu]

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

[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!

[josejuanespinosadelgadillo]

Hermosa ciudad algún día voy a volver a

[ivancuevas]

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.

[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!

[bharatkotikanyadanam]

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

[thenobleone-]

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

[lindajenner]

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

[AkbarAkhyari]

I was there in April . Wonderful vacation & wonderful city