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Millennium Park
4.5
#2 of 795 things to do in Chicago
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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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.
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The area
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Neighborhood: Millennium Park
How to get there
  • Randolph/Wabash • 5 min walk
  • Adams/Wabash • 6 min walk
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See what travelers are saying
  • chicago6900
    Troy, Michigan4 contributions
    Breath taking view
    This was my first time to see The Bean. I went at night time, which I didn't think would be to cool to see. Let me tell you, it was amazing. To see the city night time lights reflected in the statute was breath taking! Especially durning the holiday as well!
    Visited December 2022
    Traveled with family
    Written December 12, 2022
  • SteveK28762
    Worcestershire, United Kingdom95 contributions
    Loved it... wish I'd seen more.
    What a lovely place, right in the heart of the city. There's more to this place than Cloud Gate, but that was the reason I wanted to go. I feel that we barely scratched the surface of the park but just wandering around was a really pleasant and relaxing experience. Would love to go again.
    Visited September 2022
    Written January 9, 2023
  • ms8wotw
    Jacksonville, Florida187 contributions
    Very nice park
    First time visit to Chicago, and we didn't know what to expect. We were very pleasantly surprised at how clean it seemed, we were extremely cautious, but felt safe the entire time. This was a winter trip, but now, we'd like to come back and see this in the spring/summer.
    Visited January 2023
    Written January 30, 2023
  • Mags boy S
    Navarre, Florida405 contributions
    Very Beautiful
    Cold day out but still great seeing this area. Looks like a giant bean. It’s very reflective and a great place for pictures if ur in the city. Would highly recommend and return if given opportunity. God bless.
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 4, 2023
  • Bobbysgirl01
    Oxford, United Kingdom135 contributions
    See the bean and then go ...
    The Cloud Gate is definitely worth seeing and you have to take a photo. Apart from that, it's pretty much open space where you can sit and look at the surrounding buildings. We didn't feel the need to hang around.
    Visited January 2023
    Written February 11, 2023
  • Chris P
    4 contributions
    THE BEAN!
    The bean was cool to see - great pictures and you can play where's waldo while looking at it and sending pics to your family! The ice skating in the park was awesome as well in the winter. Just a nice relaxing place to visit!
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 16, 2023
  • Kittygal 🇺🇦 🌻
    Los Angeles, California8,262 contributions
    Sunday in the Park
    With a wink and a nod to the Chicago tune, a sunny Sunday in the park is a perfect way to enjoy the day. Come for Da BEAN, stay for the ambience. I've visited in all kinds of seasons and weather, and it's still a great spot to walk through.
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written March 2, 2023
  • jjac0bus
    Toms River, New Jersey2 contributions
    Tip to be the first one in at photo time
    Definitely a must see when you come to Chicago. If you are waiting for the park to open to view the Cloud Gate (bean) - I recommend going to the Millenium Grill for a Carbonara Pizza and a couple of beers. Keep a watch on the time and be the first one in to get a once in a lifetime picture without all of the other visitors getting in your photo!
    Visited March 2023
    Written March 14, 2023
  • 2BEis2SKI
    Charlotte, North Carolina1,375 contributions
    Really crowded but when in Rome...
    The Bean is a tourist magnet but worth at least looking at for 2 minutes. The park itself is really magnificent with lots to enjoy. We were there in Feb so ice skating was available. There are good views of the city and lots of great people watching. In better weather, it'd be a great place to just go and sit. Definitely recommend.
    Visited February 2023
    Written March 19, 2023
  • JulianneExplores
    Charles Town, West Virginia8 contributions
    The Bean
    Several visits to Chicago and I keep promising to go see The Bean at Millennium park. Yet, every time I think it's too cold to walk there. This time I decided to detour a few blocks over to see how far it was... and I was near it every visit! It is amazing art to experience, yes experience, even on a cold day. I wish I had gone sooner and I'll return in different seasons. Definitely a must-go!
    Visited March 2023
    Written March 20, 2023
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LSUTraveller
Denham Springs, LA1,851 contributions
Ice Rink experience
Jan 2020
Brought one of our daughters here (birthday trip) and she wanted to ice skate (it was January). Skate rental was $15, or you could bring your own. Rental line was long, but it moved. Lots of people on the ice - and they could use some separation on skill levels of skaters. It was a cold day and the hot chocolate was perfect to sit on a bench and watch the skater circle.
Written January 11, 2020
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Gino & Tracy
Ancaster, Canada279 contributions
Not as fun in the winter
Jan 2020 • Couples
We went on a very cold winter day when there was freezing rain so that biased my opinion a tad. The park in general is pretty cool with some cool art installations (ie. The bean, video screens with random faces, etc). They did have a ice skating rink as well but we passed due to the rain. Still a good time but would've enjoyed it more in the spring.
Written February 23, 2020
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Suzanne W
5 contributions
A 'must see' in Chicago - The Bean
Mar 2020
We were only in Chicago for 3 days so we got a 2 day Hop On / Hop Off bus pass. We spent the first day mainly on the bus and then on the second day used it to return to the sites we wanted to spend time at. As we visited in March, there wasn't a lot in the Park to see as far as gardens were concerned but The Bean was so worth the visit. I could have spent a couple of hours just looking from different angles at all the incredible reflections. It is just so cleverly constructed and a 'must see'.
Written March 16, 2020
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gemmap81
Liverpool, UK131 contributions
Home of the Bean
Nov 2019 • Couples
Home of the ‘Bean’ but lots of other things to see as well. Lovely park, freezing and snowing the day we went but still looked great. Having been before in July when the weather was glorious it was a great place to chill out away from the hustle of the busy city.
Written January 25, 2020
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United States221 contributions
Great pictures all over this park
Feb 2020 • Couples
During your visit go no later than mid morning and take 15 to 30 minutes to enjoy cloud gate, and other nice views of the city in this park. Cloud gate gets the most attention but the picture on the bridge and further away from the beginning of cloud gate has amazing pictures of the city trust. Take the time to walk around and see. See my pictures below as examples
Written February 14, 2020
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YourHelpfulWendy
Miami, FL2,079 contributions
Winter
Jan 2020
I went to the millennium park twice during the day and at night.

I liked both times because it was simply amazing to see how many people gather around these gorgeous place and how clean it was.
This is a must go place when you visit Chicago.

You have many benches where you can sit and relax and because we went during the winter they were also had an ice skating rink where people can rent the ice-skating shoes and play there too.

The Christmas decoration was so beautiful with a huge Christmas tree in the middle that I fell in love with.
Written January 2, 2020
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ganapathi gottumukkala
Chicago, IL11 contributions
Traveler
Dec 2019 • Friends
Great location and so unique sculpture and never get bored after about at least 30 times taking different friends from all parts of the world. Views of Chicago architecture surrounding Bean spectacular . Great place for taking pictures
Written February 11, 2020
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Rachel P
Collinsville, IL769 contributions
The bean
Mar 2020 • Friends
Always a good time at The Bean. The weather was great for March. Pizza is available across the street and you can see some of the great Chicago skyline here. The only issue is the smell of weed every where. We did not have kids with us but I overheard a family telling the kids that the city has a “skunk problem “.
Written March 15, 2020
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EaglesFan27
Reading, PA631 contributions
Have to See Cloudgate
Jul 2020 • Friends
Millennium Park is where the Cloudgate sculpture is. Many people call it "the bean", but I think it looks more like a cloud. Right now due to social distancing the park only has one entrance open and they put fencing in front of the sculpture. Also, masks are required. Those restrictions did not take away the enjoyment of the park. The city views are awesome and I love the Cloudgate sculpture.
Written July 26, 2020
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ChrisandHolli
Taipei, Taiwan173 contributions
Safe to Visit
Sep 2020
The City has done an excellent job to ensure that visitors are protected and maintain proper protocol during this pandemic.
Actually, it has become a lot easier to get a nice picture due to the current rules. YAY. No rude people in your pictures.
Written September 4, 2020
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