Chicago

Millennium Park

Open Time : 12:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M

Entry : free

Address : Millennium Park, East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, USA

Website : https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html

Why to visit Millennium Park

The centrepiece of Millennium Park, named Cloud Gate, is a three-story mirrored artwork created by British artist Anish Kapoor. Since the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, Millennium Park has been the city's most significant development. The 935-foot-long Snakelike Bridge spans Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park to unite them.

Places to visit near Millennium Park

  • Crown Fountain
  • Cloud Gate
  • Grant Park
  • The Art Institute of Chicago

Places to eat near Millennium Park

  • Remington's
  • The Gage
  • Shake Shack
  • Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe

How to reach

You can reach  by from public transport by following means

  • Bus: 136, 147, 157, 6, 20, 2
  • Train:,BNSF, UP-NW, UP-N, ME
  • Subway: BLUE LINE  GREEN LINE , BLUE LINE RED LINE
  • The nearest airport to Millennium Park is Chicago Midway (MDW) Airport which is 9 miles away.

Timings

You can visit Millennium Park at any time of the day.

Entry fees

It is free of cost to visit  Millennium Park

FAQ on Millennium Park

Is Millennium Park in Chicago free?

The entire family can enjoy the variety of free activities and exhibitions available at Millennium Park.

How long will it take to explore Millennium Park ?

You can easily spend a day there, bring a picnic, explore the grounds, and take in the park's splendour, depending on how much of it you want to see. Here, visitors typically stay for four hours.

What is allowed in Millennium Park?

Visitors are permitted to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to any events at Millennium Park.

Can you walk from Millenium Park to Navy Pier?

Navy Pier is a short walk from Millennium Lakeside Garage via the Navy Pier Flyover.

Special Tip

Make sure you allow four hours to see the Millennium Park, and also explore the shops and food outlets nearby.

By Hammad Warsi

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