It is an obligatory stop if you go to Chicago, however and as always, for the photos that appear in advertising, one would think that it is very lonely, when in reality the Clowd Gate is always surrounded by many people. It is also common...More

You can’t come to Chicago and not see the Bean. Suggestions: come early if you want to beat the crowds. Pictures I posted were taken on a Saturday at 1030am.

Where else can you see people posing and primping in front of a giant shiny metal bean in all types of weather. If you look beyond your own reflection, the beauty of Chicago plays out, rain or shine. Pritzker pavilion, Millennium Park and Maggie Daley...More

We had seen this in the summer, but also a great experience in the winter, with snow capping the bean. Wonderful undulating reflections provide tons of fun. Right next the the Art institute of Chicago, a great museum

The "bean" is normally so crowded you can barely get up close, but it was so cold out we were able to get right up for a photo op.

Out of town visitor - had to go. Cold Friday (17 degrees) but still got some wonderful photos. A must see if visiting Chicago

We had great fun here exploring the park and taking selfies with the Chicago skyline reflected for us!