Location: Millennium Park
Top Things to do in Millennium Park
The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Millennium Park, Illinois (IL)
The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
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1. Millennium Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24,640 reviews
Three square blocks of open lakefront complete with a Ferris Wheel, outdoor music pavillion and ice skating rink; expected to become one of the city's most popular sites.
Reviewed By 314LH - Chicago, United States
Cloud Gate (the bean to locals) is a 12-ft high stainless steel sculpture chosen in competition as the winning design (by Brit Anish Kapoor), inspired by liquid mercury. Begun in 2004, finished in 2006, it's become a Chicago icon that provides unique photo opportunities. Enjoy great views of downtown (and the skating rink in winter) from its platform, stroll the area to view regularly-changing public art exhibits, the Pritzker Pavilion, Lurie Garden, and fabulous Frank Gehry designed BP bridge.
2. Cloud Gate
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4.5 based on 18,019 reviews
Reviewed By alanclarke2017 - Chicago, United States
A visit to the Millennium Park at Christmas is a delight ... That magnificent silver Bean floats over the ice rink and at Christmas there is a fantastic tree all within an easy walk from the mile and central city. Jazz bands and Christmas lights made this very special
3. Crown Fountain
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4.5 based on 2,118 reviews
Reviewed By Dreamduck - Portland, United States
The fountain, found in the Millennium Park is a true delight, even when it isn't sweltering outside. Composed of black granite between a pair of glass brick towers, folks are invited to splash in the reflecting pool. LED videos of Chicago residents are displayed on the front-facing towers. The big surprise came when water spouted through a nozzle cleverly placed in the mouth of the person who was displayed. This is certainly a stop to make as you tour Millennium Park.
4. BP Pedestrian Bridge
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By RCSColumbus - Columbus, United States
As you walk across this stunning pedestrian bridge designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry you can't help but be impressed by the quality of the construction materials and the way they're used to create the gentle curves that define this work of art. Proof that something as practical as a footbridge can also be unique and beautiful. Every curve offers an interesting photo opportunity.
5. Millennium Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The Millennium Monument is a tribute to the individual, corporate and foundation benefactors of Millennium Park in Chicago. Located at 201 East Randolph Street in Wrigley Square, which is situated in the northwest section of Millennium Park, in the southeast corner of the intersection of East Randolph Street and North Michigan Avenue, the monument is a nearly full-sized replica of the semicircle of paired Roman Doric-style columns (called a peristyle) that originally sat in this area of Grant Park between 1917 and 1953. It was demolished to make way for the Grant Park North Garage. The square also contains a large lawn and a public fountain. The monument, a gift from the William Wrigley Jr. Company, is a limestone replica peristyle that rises to a height of 40 feet. The pedestal is inscribed with the names of the 115 financial donors who made the 91 contributions of at least $1 million each to help pay for Millennium Park. Built in 2002, the monument features 24 paired, fluted columns which are the same height as the original peristyle. Each of the limestone columns is cut from an Indiana quarry and made of five 2,200-pound sections reinforced by steel rods and plates. In 2017, the monument underwent a restoration to include enhanced LED color-changing lighting.
