Park & nature
Millennium Park
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Millennium Park is a vibrant public space in the heart of Chicago, blending art, architecture, and nature. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion, designed by Frank Gehry, hosts free concerts and events under its swooping steel ribbons. The Crown Fountain features two 50-foot glass towers projecting video faces that spout water. Seasonal gardens, ice skating in winter, and the serene Lurie Garden offer year-round activities. It's a gathering place for locals and tourists alike.
Don't miss
- Attend a free concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, with its striking stainless steel bands.
- Cool off at the Crown Fountain, where digital faces periodically spout water from their mouths.
- Stroll through the Lurie Garden, a native prairie-inspired landscape with seasonal blooms.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Millennium Park
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inChicago Art Heist: Millennium Park Puzzle Adventure4★ · 10 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$7 per personSee dates →
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