Millennium Park
15 expert reviews
“"The Bean," the fountains, the Disney-esque music pavilion—all the pieces of this new park quickly stole the hearts of Chicagoans and visitors alike.”
– Fodor's
Concierge
"This 24.5-acre park, built on top of a former rail yard beside the Art Institute, is a welcome oasis downtown."
Travel + Leisure
"Since opening in 2004, the 24.5-acre Millennium Park has become a Chicago staple that lures renowned artists, architects, and musicians." Full review
Time Out
"This 24.5-acre park features Frank Gehry's Pritzker Pavilion and serpentine bridge; sculptor Anish Kapoor's 110-ton Cloud Gate (a.k.a. “The Bean”); and Jaume Plensa's Crown Fountain." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"One of Chicago’s most popular destinations—thanks, in part, to the throngs of tourists taking selfies in the reflective surface of Ani Kapoor’s Cloud Gate." Full review
Not For Tourists
"One of the best public spaces on the planet."
Travel + Leisure
"In the heart of the Loop, this park is a multi-functional green space peppered with contemporary art and classic Chicagoan architecture." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Millennium Park is among the city's nicest assets. Its 24.5 acres are filled with something to see at every turn." Full review
Where
"This 24.5-acre green space is one of the city’s major cultural centers." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The contrast between the organic form of 'the bean' and the structured grid lines, along with the warped fun house mirror quality of the city, makes this a truly unique destination." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the heart of the Loop, this park is a multi-functional green space peppered with contemporary art and classic Chicagoan architecture." Full review