Activity Millennium Park, Chicago
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
An activity in Millennium Park, Chicago, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Free outdoor rink in Millennium Park next to Cloud Gate, open from mid-November into March; skate rental extra.
It is one of 19 curated places we feature in Chicago, alongside 5 activities, 5 sights and 4 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Millennium Park and Cindy's.
- Type
- Activity · Adventure
- Neighborhood
- Millennium Park
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Chicago. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Millennium Park
Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain and free summer concerts at Pritzker Pavilion.
Sight · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Cindy's
Rooftop bar atop the Chicago Athletic Association with views over Millennium Park and Lake Michigan.
Drinks · The Loop & Chicago River · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3The Walnut Room at Macy's
Marshall Field's 1907 dining room on State Street, where a Great Tree rises through the room each Christmas.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Art Institute of Chicago
Huge collection including Nighthawks, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and the Thorne Miniature Rooms.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon
A quarter-mile loop of ice winding over the hills of Maggie Daley Park, with the skyline rising behind it.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6The Berghoff
German restaurant on West Adams Street since 1898, with schnitzel, sauerbraten and its own root beer and lager.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink is a stop on our Chicago & Milwaukee route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Chicago
4 more curated activities in Chicago. See the full Chicago guide.
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise
90-minute docent-led boat tour of the skyscrapers along the Chicago River.
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Chicago Riverwalk
1.25-mile path along the river's main branch with wine bars, kayak rentals and bridge views.
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Lincoln Park Zoo ZooLights
The city's free zoo turns into a light show with millions of bulbs from late November to early January.
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Goodman Theatre
Chicago's oldest nonprofit theater, staging A Christmas Carol every holiday season since 1978.
When to go
Average daily highs in Chicago run from 32°F in January to 77°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For McCormick Tribune Ice Rink itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Chicago from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Chicago weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 41.88269, -87.62376
- Destination
- Chicago, Illinois
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink: quick answers
How much time do you need at McCormick Tribune Ice Rink?
Plan on about an hour at McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit McCormick Tribune Ice Rink?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: The city's Christmas tree stands in Millennium Park nearby.
Which TripsCircle routes include McCormick Tribune Ice Rink?
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink appears on Chicago & Milwaukee, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add McCormick Tribune Ice Rink to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Chicago.
Plan Chicago
- Chicago travel guide 19 places
- Best time to visit Chicago weather by month
- Chicago to Milwaukee 81 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Chicago
- Magnificent Mile Sight
- Au Cheval Food
- Green Mill Cocktail Lounge Drinks
- Lincoln Park Zoo Outdoors
- Christkindlmarket Shopping
- The Drake Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.