SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO // Neighborhood Travel Guide, Tour & Things to Do (Chicago Vlog)

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Today we're in a neighborhood that was once a major railroad hub but today has the highest concentration of skyscrapers outside downtown. It's home to the world famous Museum Campus and was Chicago's original "Gold Coast". That's right, we're in the South Loop Chicago!!
In this South Loop Chicago Neighborhood Guide we'll talk about where the neighborhood is, how to get there, history of the neighborhood, historic architecture & landmarks, food & drink, things to do, living in South Loop Chicago, the vibe, my hot takes, plus trivia!!!
Thanks for watching this Travel Guide from a Local Living in Chicago about South Loop Chicago neighborhood.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro, Questions, Trivia
0:58 Location & Getting There
2:16 History of South Loop
5:51 Architecture of South Loop
10:27 Where to Eat & Drink
11:25 Things to Do in South Loop Chicago
13:07 Living in South Loop Chicago
13:47 The Vibe / My Take / Trivia
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@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

What's good #GustoGang! Thanks for checking out our first South Side Chicago neighborhood guide! Have you been to the South Loop? What's your favorite thing about this amazing neighborhood?

@CrimsonRaven51 2 жыл бұрын

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago circa 1951. Most of this is news to me. lol for the old Butternut Bread factory. It was near my old Cosmopolitan Nursery School. You knew you wer close because of the smell of fresh bread baking.

@bigsmoke7754 3 жыл бұрын

This def the best KZfaq channel with Chicago based content

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, thank you!

@ashleywolford948 3 жыл бұрын

I briefly lived in the South Loop when I attended Columbia College,. As someone with Native ancestry I really appreciate you sharing the Potawatomi’s history in Chicago.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@journey176 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! I'd love to see Hyde Park next.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sounds great!!

@BuildinWings 2 жыл бұрын

I went to school here during its transformation from dilapidated industrial buildings to skyscrapers and strip-malls. The combination of residents, academic professionals & students give it a flavor that's hard to find in other places.

@timgrisham9051 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Dearborn Park in the 80s. It's amazing to see how much South Loop has changed over the years.

@beatricesiaw8776 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, this part of Chicago has changed even alot.

@mc76 2 жыл бұрын

I moved to Chicago in 1981, but I have learned more about this place from your videos in the past couple of years than I knew from 40 years of residency. This is a wonderful channel. Keep up the good work, Luis! By the way, I spent one Halloween night at the Keith House in the 1980s, watching one of those "special events," a one-man show about Edgar Allan Poe.

@josephmenna3985 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is making me fall in love with Chicago. My gf & I are planning to move here next year from Austin

@bbyfaith315 8 ай бұрын

I enjoy the bloopers because it shows that you put so much thought and work into your videos. Thank you!

@lifestolerable 3 жыл бұрын

I live in this neighborhood in one of the Motor Row district historic buildings. Thank you for such a heartfelt video . I kind of like how "underrated" our part of Chicago is, considering its proximity to the Millennium Park . I wish there were more authentic restaurants and small shops along S. Michigan Ave to keep all the historic buildings alive and in use. Hopefully it will happen some day without taking away neighborhood's cool character.

@rarecandy3445 2 жыл бұрын

south loop is still pretty quiet, atleast to me, and is very nice to walk around during the fall.

@beatricesiaw8776 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the 90s, there used to be an old railroad boxcar and people would play in the boxcar and tagged the train tracks ended near or behind the Buckingham fountain ⛲. This place has changed emmensly since when I used to go there growing up.a lot. This area honestly used to be a whole bunch of trees, old train boxcar, and a separation from the north and Southside of chicago.

@robertschwartz4810 2 жыл бұрын

Knowing almost nothing about the South Loop I was surprised by the enormous choice of retail shopping around the Roosevelt and Canal St. area. Thanks, Louis, for all the many fun and informative videos you put out. It's always great to learn new things about our ever changing city.

@tomschultz6370 Жыл бұрын

these videos are seriously so lit well done a lot of time and research went into this you can tell

@oinkcluckmoobahh 3 жыл бұрын

Love how well researched this is.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Looking forward to getting in the libraries around the city once things open up more

@elferraz2854 3 жыл бұрын

good video keep it up bro!!!!!

@meaganappleman720 3 жыл бұрын

I've lived in the South Loop for 7 years and didn't know most of this information. Thanks so much for sharing! Will definitely be watching the rest of your videos!

@bentmailbox 3 жыл бұрын

your one of my favorite channels now, and i always like listening to your videos when i do homework

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, thank you!

@anrn5303 2 жыл бұрын

omg; I stumbled on your video series.... quite informative; i've lived here for decades and learned something new! thanks!

@thilbert17 3 жыл бұрын

The quality 🙌🏽🙌🏽

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

🙏

@Rosafit620 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing history. Wow!! Thank you for the incredible amount of effort you put into this. So so interesting.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! It was weeks of researching, writing, and planning!

@andysoumpholphakdy1204 3 жыл бұрын

Best channel showing Chicago period!

@LuisGustoComedy 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words, Andy!

@justinsinn7312 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome channel! Grew up and went to college in central IL, lived in Denver for the last 6 years. Moving to Chicago now! Can't wait to start this new journey! Thanks for the great content :)

@manuelortiz1653 3 жыл бұрын

Another Banger

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 💯

@Stuff-qo2km 3 жыл бұрын

This is my most favorite neighborhood tour so far! Everything about south loop is awesome

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thank you so much! I agree, it's an amazing neighborhood

@dainnesegault6620 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luis! Another one of your incredible and informative videos of one of my favorite cities!🥰 #ilovechicago♥️

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dainnese!

@daniellawson2804 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!! The South Loop has definitely been developed...Good to see how lively it is...Great job!!! ✌🏼

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Appreciate the love!

@SirT80 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I worked in South Loop for four years and loved hanging out in the area. I thought about moving to the city at one point, and South Loop was high on the list. Hop on the L at Roosevelt and you pretty much have access to the whole city without the need of a car.

@fredricardo3272 3 жыл бұрын

This one was really good and very informative. How about visiting the South Shore neighborhood?

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sounds like a great idea!

@jimmykurian9928 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Great Video man! So well researched and so well done! You hit up all the spots in the South Loop! Great guide and as always loving the music selection! Steph and I loved the shout out at the end! Big ups my man!!!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much bro, was hoping you would enjoy this one! South Loop is an incredible area, def plan on spending more time out there when this is all over!

@chaseseegars1823 3 жыл бұрын

Really useful post for someone considering a move here. Thanks for the education Luis!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad to help!

@amazingcaliente1 2 жыл бұрын

Love my neighborhood!!!!

@peoplecallmeearl1051 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video👍💯 My mom used to work at Columbia college, so I spent a lot of time in the south loop, keep up the good work!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@d501672 3 жыл бұрын

Luis your tours of Chicago are great!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bruce!!

@CrimsonRaven51 2 жыл бұрын

My uncle had a commercial airline at Meigs field when I was a boy. He was also a pilot and took me for my first airplane ride at age 3 back in 1954.

@evanpatton2420 3 жыл бұрын

I stayed in Essex while in Chicago on a business trip, a beautiful hotel with amazing views.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

True! Yea I would definitely stay there again

@marcusfuller96 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos bro they are dope!!!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Marcus! 💯

@arturogarcia9271 2 жыл бұрын

I've just discovered your videos. It's a great way to keep up with the ever-changing city. 11/24/21.

@ginalee1010 2 жыл бұрын

I recently moved to South Loop. This is a great video!

@michael5G 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video! Video idea: talk about upcoming skyscrapers/projects in Chicago like the Tribune East tower. It's approved to become Chicago's second tallest building within 30ft of Sears tower by 2025. If you happen to make something like that, know that I turned all bell notifications on so I wont miss any of your videos. I really hope to live in Chicago some day, it's such an amazing city! Cheers from Milwaukee, 100 miles North of you

@ericjohnson4463 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Can't wait for the Hyde park edition i hope I'm near when you film it I'm a local fan.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated bro! Hyde Park is such a great neighborhood

@admidwest 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tour of South Loop!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

@MattSoverns 3 жыл бұрын

Great content, dude

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt!

@thepfeilmeiers5579 3 жыл бұрын

We would love to visit Chicago once 😍 like to see the combination of old and new

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

You should definitely visit!

@TKKT1234 3 жыл бұрын

Luis Gusto does it again! Love your history and production! I hope Pilsen is on your list!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes it most definitely is!

@skyetollefson9873 3 жыл бұрын

You are a national treasure, my guy. Keep up the amazing content as always. I love that your girlfriend is making more frequent appearances! I would love to see y’all make a Chicago date night video with in depth food content and date night activities!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the love! We have so much fun filming and creating, the date video sounds like a great idea!!

@jorgecuadra9798 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luis for showing Chicago. Regards from Santiago of Chile.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias Jorge!!

@amberjm2464 3 жыл бұрын

Lived in south loop for a since sophomore yr hs till I was 25 very beautiful neighborhood. I loved watching the neighborhood grow and expand. I knew the hotels were coming. It seems like they want to make it a flag stop for tourist. Very fun new businesses and the Mariano’s is much appreciated!! Hmm I wonder how they can possibly fit a Whole Foods ?? 😉

@Prowriter10392 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Definitely hope you guys get around to the Bronzeville area. One of my favorite neighborhoods.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Yes we definitely will!

@isabelalcala9055 2 жыл бұрын

What do you love about Bronzeville? Why should someone go there? asking as a non-local

@UR_Right24 Жыл бұрын

Would be interested in videos on: Canaryville, Bridgeport, Pilsen, and Back Of The Yards

@brittani9742 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve lived in River North for a year and am moving to Streeterville. I’m ashamed to say that aside from the parks, I’ve never really been to the South Loop. I stay in my bubble. Definitely going to venture out more, the South Loop looks pretty awesome!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

As we go about our daily business, it can be easy to stick to our routines, I've done it myself. You'll have a great time exploring South Loop, it's such an amazing neighborhood!

@nathanpop3230 3 жыл бұрын

A vlog style food tour would be dope. With your editing skills, It would be so raw!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea, thanks!

@SabMCMLXIX 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luis. as you welcome a suggestion. What do you think of a video in commenting the map of Chicago and its neighbourhood. how to move to one another and the attraction per area. This may help people to have wider picture of the place and plan more efficiently according the days they want to spend.

@micheller.9808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating & posting this video. And thank you for schooling us on the beautiful South Loop historical architecture.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, thanks so much for watching!

@kchan4621 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see Hyde Park please! Great videos!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hyde Park for sure!

@seanwarsaw9767 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see Hyde Park too!

@Premchik 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeee!!!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

😄

@AmyGChicago 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I live in and love the South Loop! I actually live in Printers Row and you mentioned you had a separate video for that but I can’t seem to find it. Can you link it here?

@Jski 3 жыл бұрын

should definitely do a Bridgeport video!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!!

@giannitaylor4176 3 жыл бұрын

very happy that I'm a subscriber

@giannitaylor4176 3 жыл бұрын

is there a better place in te summer?

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gianni!!

@TomandAmyinthePI 2 жыл бұрын

Meigs field was south loop airport until Daley chopped it up...lol

@CWintheWC 3 жыл бұрын

River North and Gold Coast are where we are looking to move.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Dope, both great neighborhoods

@MrPickle24 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man, are you planning to do Lakeview?

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So far we've done Wrigleyville and will definitely cover more of Lakeview

@cmshgratitude5581 2 жыл бұрын

I will be moving to Chicago next yr! My job would be in the southside..I am looking forward to live near Chinatown

@LuisGustoComedy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@elchristian9765 3 жыл бұрын

Northerly Island is awesome, but is blocked off by road. It's kindy of chilly to walk/bike all the way back there 😪

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

We got lucky with the weather that day it was really nice just really windy lol

@deandreh.2066 3 жыл бұрын

You should cover the Hyde Park/University village neighborhood

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!!

@chercarter4263 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about the history of The Atwel Building located at 221 East Cullerton Street on the corner of Culerto and Prairie Ave? I lived in that building as a building manager in 1989 - 1990. It was a business warehouse conversion then and only had 8 floors. I believe it is now an apartment or condo building and has had floors added. Please?

@erickujaqu8214 3 жыл бұрын

Very safe

@marcusfuller96 3 жыл бұрын

You've got to discover the Austin neighborhood on the west side it has some historical houses

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I definitely want to go back out there!

@ilahildasissac1943 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Garfield Park. I have seen some of the historic homes years ago.

@beatricesiaw8776 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on parkview area? And south chicago?

@bradderousse3440 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a guide for the Back of the Yards in South Chicago.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@bradderousse3440 3 жыл бұрын

@@LuisGustoComedy It sounds like an interesting neighborhood to me. Definitely a working class area. I know in the past it has had some crime issues, and I'm not sure how safe it is currently. I first heard about the neighborhood when Jane Jacobs talked about the "unslumming" of the neighborhood in her classic book, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities". I think it would be pretty cool to see a neighborhood like this in a video.

@RobertSpiller 11 ай бұрын

Luis, when I was in Chicago a few years back, we went to the Field Museum...and there was some apartments right in front of the museum...do you know the name of those apartments?

@crqdea6654 2 жыл бұрын

MY NEIGHBORHOOD THANKS VERY INFORMATIVE. "NEW TOWN' NEIGHBORHOOD NEXT USE TO BE CABRINI GREEN.

@Queen_Laureign 3 жыл бұрын

This was an Amazing content. But why grant Park? 🤣🤣

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@beatricesiaw8776 2 жыл бұрын

R.R Donnely used to give out scholarships for high school seniors when I was in high school back in the day. Do they still do this?

@ilahildasissac1943 3 жыл бұрын

The Rolling Stone recorded Satisfaction" on Record Row. I think Coca Cola once had its administration building there. Only 20 years ago, the area was skid row.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

True! Yes, the Coca Cola building is the only surviving pre-war building outside Atlanta!

@YoungPatriot-cz1sq 3 жыл бұрын

The tallest apartment building in chicago is now the St. Regis Chicago.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

St. Regis is a hotel / condo building 😎

@user-tl8hf5oy2o 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gusto! Is PHP popular in Chicago, I mean is there a lot of vacancies?

@LuisGustoComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! There are some jobs, but definitely not the same amount as other languages like C#, Ruby, C++, Java, etc

@cochilokodesonora3183 3 жыл бұрын

North and south limits nobody is certainly right, I used to drive for Uber and Lyft and it was the same question passengers always had, or conversation point, some said north avenue was the division between north and south, others say it was division St and like you said others consider I290 the division line, so then how it's possible that the west side is between both sides? Lol It doesn't matter I love Chicago