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Shedd AquariumvsMillennium Park
Shedd Aquarium and Millennium Park are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Millennium Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Shedd Aquarium. Millennium Park comes in at #2 in Chicago with approval from 11 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Not For Tourists.
Shedd Aquarium
Fodor's
Concierge
Time Out
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
National Geographic
Where
Frommer's
1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
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Fodor's "One of the most popular aquariums in the country, the Shedd houses more than 32,500 creatures from around the world." Full review
Concierge "Encased in a handsome marble octagon overlooking the Lake, the Shedd is the world's largest indoor aquarium."
Time Out "Anchoring the aquatic offerings at this 75-year-old institution are enduring favorites such as piranhas, frogs and snakes of the Amazon." Full review
Not For Tourists "Marine and freshwater creatures from around the world are on view in this 1929 Classical Greek-inspired Beaux Arts structure."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The world's largest indoor aquarium. It houses some 8,000 aquatic animals comprising 650 species from around the globe." Full review
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Don't miss the new Fantasea marine show in the Oceanarium's amphitheater.
National Geographic "Popular lakefront aquarium with 1,000-seat amphitheater for dolphin shows." Full review
Where "From frolicking sea otters to sharks and exotic eels, the Shedd Aquarium is home to an array of fascinating aquatic animals." Full review
Frommer's "The Shedd is one of the world's largest indoor aquariums and houses thousands of river, lake, and sea denizens in standard aquarium tanks and elaborate new habitats." Full review
Millennium Park Fodor's Concierge
Travel + Leisure Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Not For Tourists Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Where
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602
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Fodor's ""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." Full review
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
