Millennium Park and Cloud Gate
Chicago's front lawn, with Anish Kapoor's mirrored 'Bean', the Crown Fountain's giant video faces, and free summer concerts at Frank Gehry's band shell.
- Open
- Every day, early morning to late evening
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1–2 hours
- Address
- 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Washington/Wabash or Lake stations ('L').
Why Go
Opened in 2004 over old rail yards, Millennium Park is one of the most successful public spaces in America. Cloud Gate, the polished steel sculpture everyone calls the Bean, reflects the skyline and the crowds; the Crown Fountain's towers show the faces of Chicagoans spouting water; and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion hosts free concerts and films all summer. The Lurie Garden is a quiet escape.
Tips
- Visit the Bean early in the morning for photos without crowds.
- Skating rink in winter; the Christmas tree is lit in late November.
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