72 HOURS IN CHICAGO (my honest first impressions!)

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TIME STAMPS:
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 YouTube!

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[goldenrakelawncare]

There's nothing like Chicago. Absolutely amazing city!

[tofu_golem]

One detail about Chicago that even locals miss out on: Chicago has a large number of tiny museums covering incredibly obscure topics.

[johnnymartinez]

I love it when people travel to Chicago, IL, my home away from home.. Glad you guys enjoyed it

[mrdiscover]

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.

[jaythomas]

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

[ApplesOranges]

Eternally subscribed. Thank you for properly representing my great city. Thank you for capturing its fun and beauty. Dan

[wchandler]

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.

[hcarpam]

Love the big cities. Chicago is so beautiful with the water and parks.

[Lisa-oyts]

I am blessed to live here!!! I'm glad you had so much fun in our amazing City

[juliejohnson]

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!

[Town]

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.

[rayypres]

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😊

[Poet]

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.

[UKBornin]

Lived in Chicago since '73, love my city, best on planet earth.

[GtwNYkHYs]

Chicago is the greatest city in the world

[robertm.serrato]

❤CHICAGO! Beautiful city! Proud Chicagoan-Italian 🇮🇹

[barbarafriend]

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

[georgekatholos]

Chicago is so beautiful in the summer. The riverwalk is my favorite part. Also the chicago suburbs are nice too (oakbrook, naperville, etc)

[foxesamu]

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!!

[JP-dzzu]

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.