Millennium Park
Park · Millennium Park, Chicago

Millennium Park

Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Millennium Park covers 24 acres in the Loop district. It holds the Cloud Gate sculpture, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and the Crown Fountain. The Lurie Garden offers seasonal plantings and quiet paths.

On day 1 of Chicago: Architecture & Deep Dish

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
1 to 3 hours
Best time
May to September for concerts
Getting there
Walk from the Loop or use CTA trains to Millennium Station

Itineraries with Millennium Park

Day 1 of Chicago: Architecture & Deep Dish

Millennium Park and River Cruise

How Millennium Park fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Millennium Park & Cloud GateMillennium Park
  2. 10:15Art Institute of ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago
  3. 14:00Chicago Cultural CenterChicago Cultural Center
  4. 15:30Chicago Architecture Center River CruiseChicago Architecture Center
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Millennium Park questions

Is Millennium Park free to visit?

Yes. Entry to the park is free at all times.

What is the Cloud Gate?

Cloud Gate is a large polished steel sculpture shaped like a bean. It reflects the city skyline and visitors can walk beneath it.

Does Millennium Park have restrooms?

Public restrooms are located near the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and other main areas.

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