Millennium Park

Oh man. This is Chicago’s crown jewel as far as I am concerned — the bean, gardens, outdoor pavilions w/​music playing in the summer — it’s fantastic. I hope to be back many times during my stay here in Chicago.

You would be a complete idiot if you didnt come here. This is the kind of park that breathes life and culture. from the concert stage to the playground, it has something beautiful for everyone. Im not going to gush over all the cool things in this park because hundreds of others have done the same thing. Just go here and enjoy it!

Beautiful and spacious park. A variety of activities to try including outdoor rock climbing, mini golf, etc. Would definitely return and have a picnic.

If all of the US state capitals had parks as beautiful as Millennium Park, I believe people would love each other more. This is a gorgeous place extending a few miles right in the middle of the city. No doubt this is a parallel to New York City’s Central Park. When I was out walking on a Saturday, I saw hundreds of people out there doing yoga together. It was pretty epic. Not to mention they had their outdoor concert stadium, the «Bean», the Art Insistute and Buckingham Fountain. I didn’t have much to base my Chicago opinion on before this trip but I can honestly say that this place will certainly be a highlight of anyone’s visit.

We visited the park twice on the same day. Early in the morning, while we waited for the Art Institute to open, we checked out and took photos at Cloud Gate. It was not yet insanely crowded at that point. There is also an adjacent plaza /​exhibit with two tall monolith-​type structures at opposite ends. They each show people’s faces, projected to huge size.
Later in the day, after a full tour of the Art Institute, the afternoon had warmed up considerably. We took a longer walk around the park, through a ball-​field, up to a public park area. It would be a great place to take younger kids. There also appeared to be small amphitheaters and some sort of skate park (closed at the time).
MP is convenient to the Loop downtown, just a couple of blocks from 2 — 3 stations. It is definitely worth a visit while in the city.

This is an obvious must see when visiting Chicago. Home to Cloud Gate (or the bean), the Crown Fountain, the Lurie garden, and the great lawn. The park is really beautiful, luscious, green, full of flowers, and very clean. My only issue is with the Crown Fountain because it smelled like a combination of feet, garbage, barf, and actual poop. My friend who lives in Chicago told me that homeless people bathe in it. I could imagine catching a concert or event at the great lawn. That must me amazing. Such a cool venue.

Came here to do a little sight seeing. First off the park was simply beautiful! It was superbly crested with a memorial for the founders upon entrance. It’s also a great place to take photos. I continued to walk and reached the Jay Pritzker Pavillion. It’s It’s a great place to relax and have a picnic with nice grass and scenery. When I went they had a children’s concert going on so it was nice to stop in and here them sing. They have chairs toward the front if your not a fan of sitting on the grass.
The last stop for us was «The Bean». It was super crowded when I went so I would advise going early in the day to avoid traffic and congestion, especially if your claustrophobic. Regardless, I loved going inside and taking pictures by it. They have some really nice skyscrapers around too so more photo sessions. :)
Overall, I love this park and would definitely come back to visit it on another trip to Chicago. :)

What an amazing place and well worth a visit when vacationing in Chicago!
My husband and I made sure to check out Millennium Park on our first day in Chicago because we wanted to see the famous bean (The Cloud Gate). After we took our photos (there was so many people in the afternoon that we came back later that evening and were able to get people free photos), we were on our way walking around this large park (free by the way, but parking is not).
My husband and I really found The Crown Fountain to be quite enjoyable with it’s random facial expressions (faces of Chicago citizens that smile, sad, etc). We especially loved seeing the water coming out of the face’s mouths too, lol. The fountain towers light up at night by the way and there are different faces throughout the day.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Great Lawn is a pretty beautiful place to catch a concert. Love the structure/​design of the pavilion. There are free concerts here during the summer (hopefully we will visit Chicago in the summer in the future to check it out).
The Lurie Garden is a beautiful garden and at the time we were there, tulips were in bloom (love these flowers) of many different colors.
Too bad we did not get a chance to check out the Boeing Galleries, that has a random mix of different artistic works of art featured (will have to be something to check out next time).
I think a perfect summer day in Chicago would be a visit to this park with a picnic packed and blanket in hand to lay on (there are also benches around the park). Walk around to take in all the sights (maybe even bring your bike and ride on the BP bridge, or you could rent a bike in the park) and soak up the history. Take some photos (post on the Unilocal page). Take a short nap to recharge and and then stay for a concert at the pavilion.

Millenium Park, better known as «where the Bean is», to me is probably the most fun tourist trap in Chicago for the sheer fact that basically all you’re doing is taking selfies of yourself for about 20 minutes.
Chicago has TONS of great parks and this definitely is one of them. Finalized in 2004, not 2000 as it’s name suggestions (ok, ok, I took an architectural tour while I was there). Outside of the Bean’s perimeter lies tons of green space for picnics, concert venues and the occasional homeless person.
Be warned: the park closes at 11:00pm sharp. And for good reason. I tried going at 10:58pm to be asked by a prostitute if I wanted to spend «$ 1 or «$ 2 on a good time». Sadly, I had no cash, but you see what I’m saying. Also, they have guards on segways who will kick your behind out. Get the selfie while you can but you better leave!
Listen. I love this place. Every time I’m in Chicago I go here. It’s a staple of this area. Every future time I plan on being in Chicago I will stop there as well. I can’t say that for other attractions, but this is the one place of all the wonderful places Chicago has that you’ve gotta go to. Plus, it’s free. Win/​win guys.
Don’t let a good selfie opportunity pass you by.

Millennium Park is spacious and beautiful. Plus, it has so much to offer!
A few things to do:
Cloud Gate, nicknamed The Bean
The Crown Fountain (fun fact: the faces on the fountain are Chicago citizens)
Boeing Galleries
The Lurie Garden
Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Great Lawn
Wrigley Square
Open daily 6 AM to 11 PM, this is a must see if you are in Chicago! Also, check out their website for upcoming events.

1900!
A few weeks back, I made my first visit to Chicago. I had booked a red eye flight from Seattle to O’Hare in which I arrived at the airport at 5 am. I was trying to figure out what I could do so early on a Sunday morning. It seemed like the most appropriate attraction to visit at this time of day would be a park, so I decided to head for one of the must see places on my list, Millennium Park.
The Blue train ride from O’Hare Station to The Loop takes about 40 – 45 minutes so I arrived in the area at 6 am. While that may seem early, it turned out to be a fantastic decision. Since it was so early, there was very little people and traffic in the area. But the sun was already up and it wasn’t too hot outside yet.
I walked through the entrance to the park on South Michigan Avenue. I didn’t have to walk too far before I saw the main attraction of this park, Cloud Gate. This is a public sculpture that is also known as The Bean because of its shape. As you walk towards it, you see that the sculpture reflects its surroundings which is a very cool feature.
Surrounding Cloud Gate is the massive Chicago skyline which is full of skyscrapers. This is a great place to take pictures of the sculpture with big buildings in the background. The skyline of Chicago is truly special. The only place that I could compare it to in my travels would be The Bund in Shanghai.
If it isn’t already on your list to visit, Cloud Gate should be. And I really do recommend visiting it early in the day like I did. There was just a handful of people at 6 am so I had time to take the pictures the way I wanted. If you come later in the day, there will be plenty of people around and your pictures might not come out the way you like.
Aside from Cloud Gate, there are some other nice features of this park. There is an open botanical garden called Lurie Garden as well as a cool video art display called Crown Fountain with peoples’ faces on them. It reminds me of the escalator video display at the Seattle Central Library except it shoots out water. There were a few other attractions including a performance arts theater and outdoor music pavilion that I didn’t have time to visit.
If you are visiting the park to get some outdoor activity in, this is also a nice place to get a walk/​run in or do some biking. The park even has a pedestrian bridge that connects with a neighboring park, Maggie Daley Park. Also the Lakefront Trail is in short proximity to Millennium Park.
My visit to Millennium Park really lived up to the hype. The Cloud Gate sculpture is one of the best pieces of public art in the US and the park’s view of the Chicago skyline is breathtaking.

Awesome. One of the most amazing touristy things to see in Chicago. The hubbster and I ventured through 32 degree temp and an off and on downpour of rain to see this park. It was all totally worth it!
I’m sure that in the spring/​summer weather its even more amazing, but we had the only one time this last April to see everything Millennium Park had to offer. The Cloud Gate experience, or what is AKA «The Bean», is super cool in real life. I had only seen pictures, and on Travel Channel, but to see it live and up close, is remarkable. Luckily for us, the crowds weren’t too bad to where the bean is just jumbled with tourist traffic, and we got great pictures. The rest of the park also features, the great lawn, Wrigley square monument, and the Crown Fountain. We were able to see what we could, weather permitting of course, but after our walk around, we took the Nichols Bridge way to the Art Institute, a great way to connect to another awesome Chicago attraction.
Perks: Park is clean, super spacious to walk and see plenty of Chicago buildings and architecture. As mentioned, the Nichols Bridge way is a great connector to the Art Institute.
KNOW before you GO: As mentioned, we came to Chicago during the early Spring season, so the weather wasn’t that great. Most of the fountains were turned off (probably to prevent freezing) During the summer, or better weather, the Buckingham Fountain (the fountain from Married with Children TV show) is not that far from Millennium Park. It was off when we got there, but we hope to come back and see it on a sunny day. Cool add on to your park visit.
OverALL: Be a total tourist and have a blast at Millennium Park! A definite sight to see in Chicago!

I was born and raised in South Florida, and it’s the only place I have called home to date. While Miami is known for, among many other things, the beautiful people, the miles of beaches, and for being a cultural gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, one thing Miami can’t boast about is being a walkable city.
Chicago, on the other hand, is a city you can completely explore on foot. One of the places I explored was Millennium Park and the famous Bean! I’ll be honest I didn’t previously know this thing was named the Bean. I have seen pictures of it, sure, but who knew it’d be named for a Bean?
When you first walk up to the Bean you can clearly see the skyline that sits behind you being reflected as it gets larger and larger. When you get up close, the reflection of the Chicago skyline is stunning! Not to mention your own reflection… as you’ll want to take the obligatory photo!
It’s a neat experience I suspect will give you great pictures to share of your visit to Millennium Park in Chicago. If you’re visiting Chicago for the first time, this is a photo-​stop you should not miss!

Absolutely beautiful outdoor space. I wish there was something as expansive, manicured, and artful as this in so cal. There wasn’t an event the day I came here but I can only imagine the crowds it would draw if there was. Super touristy on any normal day but so worth checking out. Great photo ops throughout the space.

Bunches of tourists, engagement photo sessions, crowds of people!
But amazing outdoor space, beautiful skyline views, sculptures and art.
You really can’t go wrong.

The coolest selfie mirror in the world resides in Millennium Park, THE BEAN! Lol I’m kidding– half kidding. It’s pretty damn cool. The whole park is beautiful and of course flooded with tourists. Located in The Loop which is where most tourists spots are so this is an obvious must-​see.

Famous Cloud Gate — checked ! :)
Finally we made it to the giant silver cloud in Millennium Park on Easter weekend. It was quite crowded so we hardly found a spot to take photos. If you get to close to the cloud, seems like you are taking photos in your bathroom mirror :) So don’t.
Park is famous for the cloud but do not miss to have a look around. Reading that the park was opened on 2004, 4 years later than planned made me laugh since it contradicts with its name.
Park is about 10 minute walking distance to Sky Deck. If you are a local tourist, you can visit them both following one another.

The people of Chicago are fortunate to have a venue that provides a wonderful, gorgeous beautiful community park full of the arts and so much more. Chicagoans and visitors can experience the arts on many levels for free. There are a few events that cost a nominal fee. It is a excellent example of the commitment, in time and expense, to provide for the community at large and includes seniors, people with disabilities and teens. Every city should be doing this for the betterment of its’ people.
We’ve only come here during the summer where the bulk of events occur but there are offerings during the winter too. We have attended concerts and ballet performances, participated in family days playing interesting games, like people checkers or making interesting crafts with young ones.
The architecture pieces constantly changes to feature sculptors and other artisans not just from the U.S. but from around the world. Then, there’s the piece that stands alone, looking like a giant silver bean, called the Cloud. A constant fixture as one of the top attractions of the park. I’ve spent easily an hour taking pictures of the different reflections of ourselves on the bean. Then, I come back at different times of the day and take more. The interesting shots are when you put something of yourself on the bean like your hand or head. I’ve seen people lie down on their back and put their feet up on the bean. Very interesting. hahaha Wow.
The attraction that gets the kids are the monoliths in the wading pool showing the different faces of ethnic backgrounds with water shooting out of their mouths to fill the wade pool. Remember, no running in the pool. Towards the evening, when the sun is setting, we would sit here watching G while he played in the water with the other kids. I brought extra clothes for G to change so G wouldn’t catch a cold later. You learn after the first time. Also of note while sitting here is the city skyline. It is beautiful. It even looks better at night. So relaxing to just sit and watch all this going on around you with so many people you don’t know but are here for the same reason as you. They are very friendly and easy to talk to. You can’t help it with how this wonderful place puts you in a good place projecting positive everything.
The Lurie Garden Program gave us a chance as a family to learn together about ecology and science through exploration. There’s actually lots to see here including animals like squirrels and all kinds of insects. They also introduce music and movement you can do together. Just blown away how the venue provides such an incredible learning experience.
One of the best events we attended here was «Taste of Chicago». Restaurants could set up a booth and sell their food. It was a chance to sample some of the finest foods Chicago had to offer for a few bucks (still expensive for the portion). Truly a wonderful event. We ate up trying many different things like Caribbean goat, bbq with plantains and cheese. Ethiopian beef stew. Spicy corn on the cob, these things were as big as my arm. Slow smoked, bbq turkey leg. Couldn’t eat that by myself. It wasn’t as big as my arm but boy was it thick. The meat was tender, juicy and delicious. The list goes on and on and on.
Buckingham Fountain is on the lake side of the park. Many birds fly around there. They fly so low it’s amazing they haven’t hit anyone. Maybe they have. Another favorite spot to take pics and to sit and relax, to take a breather before hitting other areas of the park. Plus, this fountain is huge and is a beautiful piece of art. There are other areas where you can sit and dangle your tired feet in the water. It’s cold though but you can get acclimated quickly. Well, most of us can. Sometimes, ducks will go here to rest too and they’re right by your feed. lol
Most of the concerts we attended were jazz and blues. Just thinking about them brings back a good vibe. You could sit in the seats or in the grassy area behind the seats. People would bring blankets, mats, pillows, small chairs so you would not block the view. And these were free. Just like everything else. People brought wine to enjoy too.
The first time I went there I didn’t know what to expect or what to do. I’ve learned since then. The best thing to do is to plan and prepare. Go to their website and become familiar with it. Plan what you would like to see. Plan what events you want to attend and note the time they are at. Now you are set to have an exciting time and know why Chicago is called the City of Love.
There is parking beneath the park but it is not cheap. However, you are spending the whole day there, and it is good if you do, then the $ 20 parking fee is so worth it. Plus, at the end of a long exciting day, you just want to walk to you car not far away and drive off feeling happy and content.
I hope some day to return. When I do, this will be number one on the list to plan and hit.

Millennium park is just one of those places where I can go every afternoon and still find something to do or see. This place has it all — a gorgeous amphitheater and pedestrian bridgeway both designed by frank gehry, gardens, museums, art exhibits, the BEAN, an ice skating rink in the winter, a huge playground, a mammoth outdoor rock climbing center, and more. I was in awe as to the sheer enormity of this park as well as how fun it is! You can even just plop right down on a bench and people watch and it would still be fun. The bustling energy of the park is contagious – you can’t help but be in a good mood.
Make sure to check out the two fountain murals with the gigantic faces projected that spew out water from their mouths. Amazing! And of course the bean – can’t miss it: it’s swarmed by tourists, but for good reason. I also love the bridgeways, both the gehry one (shiny curvy metal) and the one leading straight to the art museum.
This park truly sets the standard as to how parks should be, in terms of providing a great space for the community to do a multitude of things!

One of the nicest city parks I’ve visited. Millennium Park has so much to see and do, including being right beside some of Chicago’s nicest buildings.
Make sure to check out the Millennium Monument, the Bean, the Art Institute, and some of the beautiful gardens and fountains (particularly Buckingham Fountain).
A lot of the images people imagine when they think of Chicago will involve Millennium Park, so it’s definitely somewhere to check out in the city.
The Cultural Center is right across the street, and the Planetarium and Aquarium are easily accessible as well. This park really is the ideal place to base yourself for a day of touring.

Amazing place to go! Love the way the bean was designed in such an artsy way. The amazement continues with a stadium for music concert; not far from the bean, they have an ice skating ring and a playground for children and adults to play! Too bad I went during the winter, they have a beautiful fountain that is suppose to be open during spring and summer.
During the rainy day at this park, I am still able to see the excitement of everyone seeing the bean! At every angle you’re able to see a reflection of yourself and a distorted reflection of yourself. Further in the middle of the bean, you will see a deep hole above you which you can challenge to find yourself in the reflection.
The park is designed in a very slanted circular way. It feels like you are sliding down the floor. Becareful during the winter, the floors might be slippery! The playground area, show different adventures for different age group. They also have security there to make sure everyone is safe.
It is a really good tourist area!

Yet another amazing Park in the City of Chicago — this is a new park built at the north end of Grant Park just north of the Band-​Shell and the Art Institute — and just south of the Standard Oil Building and the Prudential Building.
What is new here and what sets this Park apart from what it once was are the two new additions:
1) — the giant Chrome Bean: wich is both a huge piece of unique public art — and a really fun object to walk around and look at your reflextion in —
and 2) — the wading pool with the huge monoliths that show video displays of many different entnic faces — representing the many faces of Chicago and so the World.
Play under the bean — and then bring your kids to splash in the wading pool — which in the summertime doubles as … a wading pool to splash in (hmmm — but its true)
This Park may not be all that it can be during the winter — but in the summer it is a truly unique and functional public space — that feels like you are playing in an art-​park.

Dang that is one huge bean. There is no way you can walk through this park and just marvel at everything that you see. Inside there are multiple attractions inside, the massive amphitheater, the crown fountain, an ice skating rink, multiple exhibits and the list goes on. One look around and you get to soak in the beautiful Chicago architecture. Great place for tourists to explore, especially with all of the other things you can do just next door.

I think this place is a must for anyone visiting Chicago.
I’ve been here many times with family and friends and everyone loved it. You have a lot to see hear:
— The park itself is beautiful and if the weather is nice (that happens sometimes, I swear!) and it’s fun to walk around and explore it.
— The bean is interesting/​beautiful/​fun spot where you have to take at least 10 pics from different angles.
— Sometimes there are free concerts in the Pritzker Pavilion, so that’s something worth checking before you go, but even if there isn’t any concert the place itself is beautiful.
— From the part you have a great view on Chicago’s architectural structure.
— Not far there is the art institute which is also highly recommended.
If you’re coming to Chicago, please do yourself a favor and visit this place!

What a great park! Put on your walking gear, grab a coffee, and get yourself here.
It’s terrific for singles to families alike. My visit was in the heart of winter. I completely enjoyed walking around all bundled up watching ice skaters on both the rink and the ribbon (track that winds around the rock climbing area).
I, like most other tourists, visited the «Bean» and took a selfie. Super fun people watching area.
Great, accessible park. Bookmark now.

DA BEAN! That’s pretty neat!
Ice skating looked good too. Looks like it would be a blast in the summer with concerts and such. Can’t go to Chicago without going here!

Terrific city park and Millennium Park puts Los Angeles’s Grand Park to shame.
Opened in 2004, this park has it all — Crown Fountain (a video sculpture!), Cloud Gate (aka the Bean, Chicago’s new icon), Lurie Garden (beautiful), Great Lawn, Jay Pritzker Pavilion (home to the Grant Park Music Festival), and Millennium Park Monument. Oh did I forget to mention that almost everything here is absolutely FREE OF CHARGE?
This is an absolutely a must-​visit attraction, just like the Time Squre in New York City.
P. S. — Here’s a map of the Millennium Park (
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Awesome spot. Great for family’s to take kids and have a good time. You can’t visit Chicago without visiting the Bean! Really neat spot for all to enjoy.
I have never been to a concert here, but it is for sure on my list to do.

What a beautiful park and a beautiful way to spend hours exploring Chicago. On a nice fall or summer day there is nothing better than a park like this one.
The park has several notable attractions that are musts for visitors and locals alike including the amphitheater and «The Bean» sites. The amphitheater is an amazing site to see. It’s one of those places that photos don’t do justice. You have to be there to truly appreciate the size and design. The Bean is just a trip and a cool photo opportunity. The fountain and gardens are beautiful as well. I also love that you can walk so much of the city by crossing through this park.

Take a stroll in the park and enjoy the city sounds and attractions. Chicago’s bean is located here and the Art Institute as well (you don’t want to miss this). There are plenty of buses and trains
Don’t forget to bring you camera to take plenty of pictures of your trip.

I’m sure everyone already has the park listed on their «must see» list when you head to Chicago — and with good reason. It really is a lovely space. And yes, this is where the infamous «bean» is located. But there are actually quite a few art installations placed around the park. There is signage that gives a suggestion on the order to visit each of these.
This park is situated right next to the Chicago art museum, so all the artwork here really makes sense. They also have an amphitheater and beautiful gardens. There is a gorgeous bridge that allows you to cross over the road the a more recreational area that includes a rock climbing wall, tennis court, and walking trails. This is also right across from Lake Michigan and offers beautiful views. Also, they have the most amazing children’s play area. Gorgeous!

To date, I’ve visited Chicago three times, and I’ve made it a point to stop by Millennium Park on each of my visits. This park is a great example of how an open space full of art and greenery can enhance a downtown central business district. As such, it’s a natural attractor of tourists such as myself, and therefore a natural subject of many tourist photos.
Needless to say, the highlight of Millennium Park for many tourists (including me!) is Cloud Gate Sculpture, otherwise affectionately known as «The Bean.» Its polished silver exterior and reflection of the downtown skyline makes for a natural focal point of attention, as well as photos. Though I can’t say for certain, I suspect that the Bean is where some of the first selfies were taken, long before the concept became ingrained in popular culture and the invention of the selfie stick. Despite being a selfie scoffer, I have two selfies taken at the Bean five years apart on subsequent visits to Chicago, and I’m quite proud of them!
Aside from the Bean, some of the other highlight of Millennium Park include the spitting fountains, the curvy bridge carrying the walkway to Lake Michigan, the Pritzker Pavilion, and the Crown Fountain. If possible, try to check out the fountain at night so you can see it at its colorful best! The park makes for a great starting point for a walk along Michigan Ave. or the shore of Lake Michigan, and I’ve seen many athletes taking advantage of it.
Millennium Park is one of the highlights of Chicago, for sure, so don’t miss it on your visit to the city! And, of course, don’t forget to take your very own Bean selfie! :-)

I have been to this park a few times in my previous visits and absolutely love the community-​friendly park. The main attraction is the bean (reflective mirror) which always captures anyone’s attention, young or old, and countless selfies.
This is my most favorited park I’ve been to yet due to the traditional look for a modern-​day park. When I say that I mean that they have Roman-​style staircases that leads into exhibits that are exciting (the bean, Crown Fountain, and the Millennium monument). Tons of opportunity to photo yourself and strangers alike when they ask for their picture to be taken (and trustworthy of their devices as well). Their collection of flowers also beautiful.
Regardless of the fact, this is a MUST-​GO when you’re in town. I have been here already a handful of times and love how the park looks differently from the daytime to night time with the skyline behind and city lights. Please do yourself a favor and take a selfie in front of the bean like everyone else. you’ll be proud when you do, I guarantee it.

This park is huge!
And has so many art displays going on
Beautiful place and a must see if visiting Chicago
There seems to be many events going on in the park which makes cutting through areas difficult

STOP READING MY REVIEW AND JUST GO THERE!
In case you’re a non listener, here’s some tips.
Don’t forget to take a picture of the Bean with the Chicago Skyline in the reflection.
There’s a very clean restroom underneath the Bean. Go down the stairs and it’s in front of the restaurant/​bar.
Also a restroom on each side of the stage in front of the Great Lawn. Bring a friend if it’s dark.
Long bridge to the right of the Great Lawn leads to Kids playground (Free) and rock climbing (Not Free)
Make a wish and throw a penny by the Lurie Garden.
Millennium Park is a must go if you’re a first time traveler to Chicago.
Here’s their website.
Happy travels!!!

Great park, great views. YOU HAVE TO GO AT LEAST ONCE. Chicago’s architecture is a must-​see, but don’t forget to tour this park as well. In fact, you still have beautiful views of the buildings surrounding you, so don’t worry if you can’t bear to part with them. The «bean» is a tourist hot-​spot, and it was surprisingly way cooler than I anticipated it to be in person. Lots of places to walk and explore. Kid-​friendly too. There were places to rollerblade, rock climb, play in the water fountain (if it’s hot), and there appeared to be an entire kid’s adventure-​land to be explored as well. Very modern designs. There is an amphitheater too.
As you can see, most reviews are positive and provide similar feedback, so rather than continuing to read my review as I ramble on about how great this park is, just go already!

Just this past weekend there was the Jazz festival that was running out of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. I was sort of surprised to see that you could purchase alcohol in the park but you had to stay in the park. There were signs saying «No alcohol beyond this point» which was basically out of the park.
Included in the newer areas of this public space in Chicago’s wonderful waterfront parks are the windy BP pedestrian bridge which crosses Columbus to the Pritzker pavilion as well as the ever popular Cloud Gate (aka the Bean), the faces of Crown Fountain and adjacent to the Art Institute of Chicago all on the Michigan Avenue side.
This is yet another green section of Chicago with their contiguous green spaces all along the waterfront and the collection of green spaces that stretch for miles along Lake Michigan. Millennium Park compared to the other adjacent green spaces does have more of an urban feel to it. It is a lot more «shiny» in several ways than say the open area of Grant Park.
If you happen to visit the Art Institute, Millennium park is just north of the lions. If anything the Bean is something to see because it’s very shiny.
I admit I’m jealous that Chicago has so many cool green spaces and wonderful parks to enjoy.

Magnifique réalisation associant oeuvres d’art, «salle» de concert en plein air dotée d’une acoustique fantastique et jardins le tout au bord du lac Michigan. A né pas manquer!

Ein wunderschöner Park in Downtown Chicago mit einigen Wiesen sowie architektonischen Highlights (die berühmte Bohne aka. Cloud Gate, die Freilichtbühne usw.).
Toll, fand ich auch, dass der Park sehr zentral an der Michigan Ave. liegt (parallel zur ebenfalls recht belebten Wabash Ave. und State St.). So kann man den Millennium Park mal eben so beim Sightseeing mitnehmen und muss nicht extra dorthin reisen.
Nördlich des Parks, ebenfalls an der Michigan Ave. liegt die Magnificient Mile (=Michigan Ave.) an der sich die Nobel-​Shops und einige Einkaufszentren reihen.

auf jeden fall sollte man hier gewesen sein.

Hier muss man hin, wenn man in Chicago ist. The Bean ist der Knaller. Die umrahmenden Hochhäuser spektakulär und gerade ganz früh morgens, wenn die Massen nicht da sind, ist es bei aufgehender Sonne geradezu magisch. Andererseits ist der Park völlig von Strassen zerschnitten, das Seeufer zugepflastert und es ist keine ruhige Lunge. Es gibt keine verwunschenen, ruhigen Ecken wie zB im Central Park in NY. Am Besten mietet man sich von hier ein Fahrrad und fährt das Ufer gen Norden. Da ist es dann etwas beschaulicher und weniger voll.

Mon endroit préféré à Chicago!
Une fontaine avec eau de piscine pour que les enfants se rafraichissent, un haricot GEANT, ou on retrouve tous notre ame d’enfant en s’amusant dessous, une scèné avec un parc immense pour profiter des concerts GRATUITS en plein air, c’est vraiment un parc qui à tout pour plaire, aussi bien aux petits qu’aux grands! Quand je né savais pas quoi faire j’allais regarder les enfants s’amuser sous les fontaines!

Une belle pièce d’architecture que tous sauront apprécier, même les personnes qui né sont normalement pas fan d’architecture !!

Der Millenium Park ist einer der schönsten Parks in downtown Chicago. Optimal wie diese künstlich aufgeschüttete Fläche vor allem so kommerzfrei nutzbar gemacht wurde. Alles sauber und safe. Highlight ist die Chrombohne, ein Muss zum fotografieren. Im Sommer immer wieder schön sind die OpenAir-​Konzerte. Im Winter auch die Eislauffläche nicht verpassen.

Unser erster Eindruck von Chicago– und was für einer! Der Park liegt ziemlich zentral, dennoch hatte ich den Eindruck, dass es dort ruhiger ist, als im Central Park in NYC.
Auf der Bühne war ein Weltmusikfestival. Auf der Tribüné und Wiese davor hatten sich viele Menschen versammelt und das schöné Herbstwetter genossen (Mitte September 2008 ca. 25° Celsius!).
Was uns am Meisten beeindruckte war, dass die Menschen ihre Tische, Stühle und Picknickkörbe mitbrachten und es sich einfach gemütlich machten. Teilweise zu zweit oder auch in großen Gruppen mit mehreren Familien. So etwas findet man in Deutschland leider nicht so wirklich.
Das Cloud Gate (die spiegelnde Bohne) ist zu einem Wahrzeichen Chicagos geworden.
Wer in Chicago ist, muss dort unbedingt hin (zumindest bei schönem Wetter); man kann den Park aber auch kaum verfehlen ;-)

tre bien the beste city of america so cleen and nice and frendly i love it

Un site inévitable, je né suis personnellement pas un grand amateur d’architecture mais c’est à voir au moins une fois.

Vraiment une réalisation intéressante. Même s’il a ouvert avec 4 ans de retard, ce parc en hommage au nouveau millénaire renferme quelques merveilles architecturales qui font oublier ce couac initial :
— Cloud Gate, surnommée The Bean, une structure en forme de flageolet, toute brillante et dont on né voit pas les joints, qui permet de faire des milliers de photos loufoques gra^ce à ses reflets étranges et lumineux
— Pritzker Pavilion, salle de concert en plein air, bâtie par Gehry (si si, vous connaissez, Bilbao Guggenheim, c’est lui !), qui donne sur une pelouse super moelleuse.
— BP bridge, qui donne envie de le traverser rien que pour sa forme étrange
… et toutes sortes de recoins bien aménagés.
A voir !

Un endroit à né pas rater si vous aimez l’architecture et les sculptures modernes. Le parc est public et gratuit, il est situé sur la lignée de la Michigan avenue proche du centre ville.

Neuer Beitrag
Gerade aktuell war ich wieder im Millenium Park. Den ganzen August während der Ferienzeit finden tagtäglich verschiedene Aktionen für Kinder und Familien statt. Theateraufführungen, Konzerte und Aktionen lassen den Millenium Park zum Leben erwachen! Vor allem die Wasserspiele sind eine beliebte Erfrischung für Kinder.
Es ist einfach toll, seine Zeit an diesem lebhaften Ort zu verbringen!
Alter Beitrag
Der Millenium Park in Chicago ein schöner Park, dem man erreicht wenn man die Michigan Ave nach dem Shopping einfach weiter geradeaus läuft. Im Sommer kann man hier perfekt mit einem Snack in der Sonne liegen oder im Winter die tollen Lichter der Stadt bewundern. Regelmäßig gibt es hier vor Weihnachten eine Lichtausstellung. Hier werden auf Glasbausteine verschiedene Gesichter von Menschen der ganzen Welt projieziert. Auch eine Schlittschuhlaufbahn gibt es dortso kommt bestimmt ganz schnell Weihnachtsstimmung auf.

Schöner Park inmitten der Stadt, wo man sich Abschalten und ein wenig Natur genießen kann. Kinder sind im Sommer insb. von den Wasserspielen begeistert.

Jeder der Chicago besucht hat war vermutlich im Millennium Park von Chicago mit seinen Gärten, Bühnen und der großen Bohne aus glänzendem Edelstahl, die von weiten wie ein riesiger Donat aussieht. Der Park liegt direkt an den alten ersten Wolkenkratzer vom alten Stadtkern und reicht bis zum Lake Shore Drive am Michigan See. In der der Hektik wischen den Wolkenkratzern und Straßenstaus ein willkommener Platz zum ausruhen.