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Millennium Park

A sight in The Loop, Chicago, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Millennium Park in The Loop, Chicago
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Why go

Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain and free summer concerts at Pritzker Pavilion.

It is one of 19 curated places we feature in Chicago, alongside 6 activities, 4 places to eat and 4 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with McCormick Tribune Ice Rink and Cindy's.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
The Loop
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Chicago. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

    Free outdoor rink in Millennium Park next to Cloud Gate, open from mid-November into March; skate rental extra.

    Activity · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Cindy'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
  3. 3
    The 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
  4. 4
    Art Institute of Chicago

    Huge collection including Nighthawks, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and the Thorne Miniature Rooms.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Maggie 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 · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The 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

Millennium Park is a stop on our Chicago & Great Lakes route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Chicago

3 more curated sights in Chicago. See the full Chicago guide.

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 Millennium Park itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Chicago from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Chicago weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Millennium Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Coordinates
41.88250, -87.62334
Destination
Chicago, Illinois

Millennium Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Millennium Park?

Plan on about an hour at Millennium Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Millennium Park?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: See Cloud Gate early morning before crowds.

Is Millennium Park free?

Yes, we list Millennium Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Millennium Park?

Millennium Park is at 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA, in The Loop. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Millennium Park?

Millennium Park appears on Chicago & Great Lakes, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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