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OLD TOWN, CHICAGO - Neighborhood Travel Guide & Tour (Lincoln Park)
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4 жыл бұрынIn this video we pay a visit to one of the most vintage neighborhoods in Chicago, Old Town It is located next to Lake Michigan, south of Lincoln Park, between Armitage & Division, West of Clark, and East of Halsted & Clybourn.
Old Town is known for great dining, exciting nightlife, fantastic shopping, historic architecture, and a variety of things to do.
Old Town has a rich history, starting with the American Indian tribes who called this area home for many years (Potawatomi, Miami, Illinois). In the 1850s, many of Chicago's German immigrants moved here, in later years other ethnic groups would also call Old Town home, like Japanese Americans and Puerto Ricans.
The streets in Old Town predate the Chicago Fire and thus do not conform to the famous Grid Pattern.
To get to Old Town from the Loop, take the CTA Brown Line and get off at the Sedgwick stop. Other options include the CTA Red Line to North / Clybourn or Clark / Division. You can also take the 22, 36, 156, or 72 CTA bus.
Old Town is known for its varied and highly rated restaurants. From old school classics like Topo Gigio, Orso's, Kamehachi, and Twin Anchors to new favorites like Jeni's Ice Cream, Small Cheval, and Broken English Taco Pub.
There are many things to do in Old Town like attend mass at St. Michael Church, meditate at the Midwest Buddhist Temple, see improv comedy at The Second City theatre, watch stand-up comedians at Zanies, play some chess at Hudson Chess Park, or purchase some paintings at the Old Town Art Fair.
For coffee, stop by Intelligentsia (inside Plum Market), Bombo Bar, or La Fournette.
PLACES VISITED IN THIS VIDEO:
St. Michael's Church in Old Town
Midwest Buddhist Temple
The Second City Theatre
Zanies Chicago
Small Cheval
Kamehachi
La Fournette
Real Good Juice Co.
Old Town Ale House
Wells Street in Old Town
My favorite things to do in Old Town include seeing a show at The Second City, shop for my running gear at Fleet Feet, pick up some spices at The Spice House, and grab a burger at Small Cheval.
I hope you enjoyed this Chicago Vlog / Old Town Chicago Travel Guide!
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@ashleywolford948 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for acknowledging the First Nations people of Chicago
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
💯
@jonw8847 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, thanks so much for decolonizing the neighborhood before you talked about it. It's so important to recognize Native American roots to so many of these cities! I'll likely be teaching high school english in Chicago after I graduate college- I really hope to live in Old Town.
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I try to learn as much about the history as I explore the different neighborhoods. Unfortunately, most of the history of the Native Americans in Chicago is lost, even things that are in plain sight are forgotten by most. If I can bring even a little bit of awareness to this I'll be happy
@katiemcmurtrie7146 4 жыл бұрын
Chicago was definitely my Second City in my younger years! I've been binge watching your videos all day and have enjoyed revisiting all of my favorite destinations. You two have the BEST attitudes! Great Job!
@LuisGustoComedy 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thank you so much for watching, appreciate the kind words 😀
@FD_and_B Жыл бұрын
Damn Luis I found ur channel a day ago and you already got me wanting to move to Chicago lol
@Rosafit620 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Amazing! Extensive! Didn’t realize Old Town had so much to see! Great video!! Thank you.
@LuisGustoComedy 4 жыл бұрын
It has a plethora of activities, when the weather is warm we'll be returning for the Art Fair!
@rolandronquillo6305 4 жыл бұрын
Yo Luis. I love your work here bro. You were on my block. Good balance of past and current. Please also give some props to the Filipino Americans who settled Old Town as well back in the day when everyone was scared to live in Old Town ✌🏼.
@LuisGustoComedy 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it bro, thanks for the info, didn’t know that and glad to learn more about Old Town 😎😎
@ilahildasissac1943 3 жыл бұрын
I am a native Chicago Girl, and never knew it once had a large Filipino population. I also never knew it was once called the Cabbage Patch either.
@rolandronquillo6305 3 жыл бұрын
@@ilahildasissac1943 For decades, there were a bunch of Filipino families living south of North Avenue between Lasalle and Sedgwick back when the neighborhood was rough. Only a few remain since most all live out in the burbs now.
@veronicajohnson6800 10 ай бұрын
I'm looking to see the Old Town where my parents took us as kids. There were Beatniks and hippies all up & down the streets. From tiny shops music would pour out into the streets. Most of the shop owners would be outside their doors and trying to sell their wares!! Candles shaped as mushrooms, various scented oils and perfumes, pot parephenalia, lots of pot signs , love beads, hippies and Beatniks. This was back in the 1960' and I loved going to Old Town??!!? 😍🫶💯
@ArtistsCry13 3 жыл бұрын
Such a gorgeous neighborhood. Definitely the Greenwich Village of Chicago.
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
It's one of my favorite neighborhoods, haha great comparison!
@ArtistsCry13 3 жыл бұрын
@@LuisGustoComedy Have you been to Greenwich Village in NYC? Old Town and Greenwich Village have similar cultural histories (urban Bohemia). How similar are they if you’ve been to Greenwich Village?
@phillipbeckom3622 3 жыл бұрын
Man I'm from Old town and I can tell you personally that what his saying is all true man respect and the crazy thing is im still here i go to a public high school in Lincoln Park
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
True, thanks Phillip 💯
@SuckMyJohnson 4 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled across your channel and I love it!!! You should do Albany Park!
@LuisGustoComedy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Albany Park is a nice neighborhood - we’ll definitely cover it!
@Misscollage 2 жыл бұрын
“After eating a burger I always have a craving for sushi” this dude is HUNGRY lol
@163Jhernandez 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Luis, Love watching your vidoes! keep up the great work!!
@LifeOfLoveNHappiness 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Appreciate all the work you put into these.
@TheShamelle 3 жыл бұрын
This is terrific! Thank you!! Great production values, fantastic host work ... Really nice. Best of luck to you!
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words, thank you!!
@sanchezjean38 2 жыл бұрын
Great Channel man! I really appreciate the work you put in to all of these videos 💯
@artz50 3 жыл бұрын
Keep it up brother Luis Awesomesauce Videos👍😎
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!!
@ElectrickSoundz Жыл бұрын
Nice
@InYourCityy 4 жыл бұрын
I have to try this on my next layover✈️ New subbie❤️
@thenobleone-3384 4 жыл бұрын
It will be different but I'm imagining myself delivering things in a van. And Chicago gets a lot of snow. It won't be easy driving in the city in the winter
@fredricardo3272 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative-great stuff
@LuisGustoComedy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love this neighborhood and its history.
@Premchik 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@LuisGustoComedy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😄
@hectorromero8730 3 жыл бұрын
Please do Greektown and a food tour in Greektown.
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I need to go to Santorini again, it's been a few years!
@SabMCMLXIX 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Do you have any video for Jazz and Blues in Chicago, from venues to museum or anything related. Thanks
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! I don't at the moment but sounds like a great idea!
@SabMCMLXIX 3 жыл бұрын
@@LuisGustoComedy thanks for replying. I am sure you will. Keep safe and well
@ilahildasissac1943 3 жыл бұрын
I attended St. Michael's grammar school back in day.
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@jimmykurian9928 4 жыл бұрын
South Loop neighborhood guide next please!
@LuisGustoComedy 4 жыл бұрын
Coming soon! Thanks bro!!
@goodn3ss 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching all your videos. My wife and I are moving there in August (maybe sooner depending on job offers). I’m going to be starting a KZfaq channel. Maybe we can collab and/or meet up. It’ll be nice to know people who has similar interest. I’m from Detroit (Chicago’s cousin) originally & now live in Las Vegas.
@LuisGustoComedy 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the support, sounds good! I wish you all the best in your move!!
@marinastridhdz 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Could you make a video about Gold Coast?:)
@LuisGustoComedy 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely 😄
@marinastridhdz 4 жыл бұрын
Go Luis Gusto moving in a week or so to Chicago and near Gold Coast! I love your channel!:D
@ar_x7 4 жыл бұрын
Why and how is your voice audio so good?
@LuisGustoComedy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I use Rode microphones!
@vanessaayala9723 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully my first date is here
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
💯
@englishedge1988 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Luis I'm British, im hoping to travel to Chicago after the pandemic is over, my and my girl have been doing some research and want to stay at the Viceroy hotel, would you recommend this place and would you say its in Old town or downtown, as on Google maps it says its in Old Town but its only 10 minute walk from the river.
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris! I haven't stayed at the Viceroy, but it seems good. It's in the "Rush & Division" neighborhood, just south of Old Town & Gold Coast and just north of the downtown area.
@englishedge1988 3 жыл бұрын
@@LuisGustoComedy thank you Luis! Love your videos man, so informative! Keep up the good work!
@englishedge1988 3 жыл бұрын
Come here to play some chess and get yourself a checkmate! Haha very clever!
@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks ♛
@jeromegolden7245 2 жыл бұрын
Juice Pac Shakur😂😂😂
@LuisGustoComedy Жыл бұрын
😂
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