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Crown Fountain
At the southwest corner of the park
(Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street) are twin 50-foot fountain
towers. In addition to the cascading water, the towers display video
images of various Chicagoans and lights. On warm summer days,
children (as well as youthful- spirited adults) frolic in the
shallow water between the two towers and delight in the spray from
the fountains. The surrounding green area is a relaxing place to
spread out on a blanket and read a book. |
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Kapoor Sculpture at
SBC Plaza-Cloud Gate
The Kapoor Sculpture, located near the
center of Millennium Park, is a 66-foot long 33-foot high elliptical
sculpture inspired by liquid mercury. Its seamless stainless reflect
the sky above, people below and city around it. Visitors will want
to walk all around and under this 110-ton work of art. The skyline
reflection is breathtaking. |
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Jay Pritzker
Pavilion and the Great Lawn
The Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the
Great Lawn is located at the east side of Millennium Park and
comprises almost half the park. It is a 95,000 square-foot outdoor
concert area with 4,000 fixed seats, plus the lawn area that can
hold another 7,000 guests. Above the lawn is a steel trellis that
distributes speakers throughout the entire lawn area, creating a
truly modern acoustical environment. |
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Lurie Garden
The southeast corner of Millennium Park contains Lurie Garden. Here
you’ll find a variety of plantings with pathways intertwining
throughout. |
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BP
Pedestrian Bridge
The 925-foot BP Pedestrian Bridge is located at the east section of
Millennium Park, starting near the back of the Great Lawn and
crossing Columbus Drive to the northern end of Grant Park. This
pedestrian boardwalk provides beautiful views of the city. |
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Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square
At the northwest corner of Millennium Park sits the Millennium
Monument, a semi-circle of 40-foot columns. The names of Millennium
Park’s founders are etched in the base. This corner of the park is
known as Wrigley Square. It is currently the home to the Family
Album Exhibit of family photographs from around the world. |
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Millennium Park Landscaping
The walkways throughout the 24.5 acre Millennium Park are lined with
well-maintained gardens and a variety of lush trees. |
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McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink
Located in
Millennium Park at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and
Washington Street, the 16,000 square-foot Ice Skating Rink offers
visitors one of the best views of Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue.
Operating from the months of November to March (weather permitting),
the rink offers skate rental, a warming lobby and public lockers. |
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Park
Grill
At the west side of Millennium Park you’ll find Park Grill, a
300-seat restaurant in a comfortable open-air setting
right next to the Ice Rink.
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Bicycle Parking
Within this clear glass structure, cyclists can park their bikes in
a heated building. Eventually, lockers, showers, bike rental and
bike repair will be available. This facility is located at the
northeast corner of Millennium Park. |
