Having lived in Chicago for 20 years, we came up with our list of the top 10 free things to do in Chicago when we have guests visiting us from out of town. Come discover with us our beautiful city of Chicago and all the free attractions it has to offer.
If you are coming to visit Chicago for the first time and are wondering what to do in Chicago and what to see in Chicago, this video was made for you. We give you all the locals’ advice on things to do in Chicago and things to see in Chicago. And not just any thing to do in Chicago: Free things to do in Chicago. There are lots of free things to do in Chicago if you are not afraid to walk a little bit. Chicago has a magnificent lake front and in the summer, you can enjoy the Chicago beaches. In addition to Lake Michigan, Chicago also has the Chicago River, which riverfront has now been developed in a nice walking trail. Chicago also has great shopping on Michigan Avenue. The Chicago Skyline is also spectacular and you can se it from Navy Pier, from the Museum Campus, or from Buckingham Fountain. But Chicago’s favorite tourist attraction is now Cloudgate also know by the locals as the ‘Bean’.
As you will see in the video, there are lost of things to do in Chicago and lots of things to see in Chicago.
00:00 – Intro
00:35 – Millennium Park
01:47 – Maggie Daley Park
02:38 – Riverwalk
03:56 – Lake Front
04:56 – Michigan Avenue
06:16 – Lincoln Park and Zoo
07:45 – Wrigleyville
08:35 – Hyde Park
09:17 – Baha’i Temple
09:59 – Navy Pier
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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 https://youtu.be/4ZJ5OA2f8z4
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.
How safe is the city at night?
The bahai temple is in wilmette not evanston
This is great, very useful information. Thank you
Cite ta go pati ti
I was just in Chicago. I’m definitely going back! So many things to see yet. A very clean, walkable downtown. Felt safe.
Getting mugged, car jacked and shot are always free in Chicago!
Why make the music so blaringly loud if you prefer to whisper when you speak?
CHICAGO IS AWESOME Enjoying my Visit as we Speak 😂🙌👍
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
Jessica Smith
Number One: Shoplift.
You gonna forget to mention how cold the water is?
It is not loud enough.
I leave for a week-long vacation in Chicago on May 15th and I'm so excited!
Good old days. Things will never be the same 😢
When a city is so large, it has multiple accents.
GREAT video!
I lived in Chicago for 15 years, and truly miss it. Robbie House is a can’t miss.
lol i went to Maggie daily park and I fractured my back from the water tower with the faces
Awesome video!
I go Chicago three time ad most of the places I go ad . The most nice things in Chicago is the strong wind in the City
thanks i don't know what college i will be accept but i apply UC anyway and this video is great for me ( the other college i apply because is the city i want to leave i literally know everything but chicago i does not ) and the park of UChicago i probably find out from my own anyway if i gotta accept i gonna study there lol and thanks once for the video is a great video
I love taking my dog to Montrose Dog Beach! Highly recommend it for Dog Owners!
What location would you recommend to stay that is perfect within walking distance to a lot of places?
Hi Shadab
This is a perfect list. I plan to visit Chicago this upcoming summer and will make all of these stops. Thank you!
Most beautiful skyline?
Doesn't hold a candle to Manhattan.