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What to see and do in the Loop and Millennium Park
The reflection of Cloud Gate opens a route between art and height.
A proposal to link the public art of Millennium Park with the collections of the Art Institute and another perspective from Skydeck. Distribute the museums and the viewpoint according to your pace.
Duration, budget and itinerary: editorial suggestions adjustable to your trip. No prices or availability in real time.
What to visit in the Loop and Millennium Park
PLACES AND EXPERIENCES
Things to do in the Loop and Millennium Park
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Millennium Park Cloud Gate
Public art and gardens between the Loop and the lake: Cloud Gate, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the spaces of Millennium Park invite you to calmly look at the city.
Activities for your visit
- Observe the reflections of Cloud Gate from the enabled plaza.
- Tour the gardens and admire the architecture of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Tips for this place
- Check park notices before approaching an event.
- Access controls and show conditions may vary.
Free access to the park. Check the accesses enabled and the conditions of each event.
Reference sources and location
Cloud Gate serves as a landmark within Millennium Park; It does not locate a gate to the park or an access to the pavilion.
Reference coordinates: 41.8827, -87.6233.
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Art Institute of Chicago
A museum to get closer to art collections from different periods and regions, from painting and sculpture to design and photography.
Activities for your visit
- Choose the collections that interest you most to browse through them without rushing.
- Consult the temporary exhibitions compatible with your visit.
Tips for this place
- Please select the correct date and category when purchasing.
- Check which exhibitions your ticket type includes.
Select the date and entry category. Review the conditions of special exhibitions.
Reference sources and location
Venue reference; it does not indicate an entrance, ticket office or accessible route.
Reference coordinates: 41.879444, -87.623889.
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Skydeck Chicago · Willis Tower
The Willis Tower Observation Deck brings together elevated views of Chicago and The Ledge glass balcony experience.
Activities for your visit
- Contemplate the urban layout and the lake from the viewpoint.
- Visit the areas of the Skydeck experience included in your ticket.
Tips for this place
- Organize the entry with time for the day you choose.
- Visibility depends on time; Check the conditions before you go.
Book the Skydeck experience with date and time. Check what your ticket includes.
Reference sources and location
Willis Tower Reference; Skydeck indicates its access via Jackson Boulevard.
Reference coordinates: 41.878611, -87.635833.
A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF
2-Day Loop and Millennium Park Itinerary
- Day 1
Outdoor and indoor art
Stroll through Millennium Park and spend time in a selection of rooms at the Art Institute, if you have arranged your entry.
- Day 2
The Loop from above
Hit the streets of the Loop and add Skydeck with a ticket for your chosen date. Check the conditions of the viewpoint.
Tips for visiting the Loop and Millennium Park
- Organize the admission of the venues separately.
- Leave room between the museum and the viewpoint to move around and rest.
LOCAL FLAVORS
What to eat in the Loop and Millennium Park
Chicago cuisine tells of its communities: deep dish pizza, traditional Italian sandwiches and jibarito with Puerto Rican roots.
A pizzeria classic
Deep dish pizza
High edge pizza with plenty of cheese and tomato sauce on top. A classic to share during your visit to Chicago.
Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine
Stalls and neighborhood stores
Chicago style hot dog
Beef sausage in bread with poppy, mustard, onion, relish, tomato, pickle, peppers and celery salt. The local combination is served without ketchup.
Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine
Italian-American tradition
Italian beef
Beef sandwich cut very thin and cooked in its juices. A specialty born in the Italian community of Chicago.
Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine
Flavors of the Puerto Rican community
Jibarito
Two sheets of fried plantain replace the bread and wrap the filling. A creation linked to the Puerto Rican community of Chicago.
Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine
A bite of Chicago
Pizza puff
A pocket of dough filled with pizza ingredients and served fried. Iltaco brought its Original Pizza Puff to Chicago cuisine in 1976.
Reference: Iltaco · History of the Original Pizza Puff
Italian-American cuisine
Chicken Vesuvio
Roasted chicken with potatoes, garlic and white wine, often accompanied by peas. Another classic of the Chicago Italian tradition.
Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine
Sources to prepare your visit
- Millennium Park Foundation · Art, architecture and visits
- Art Institute of Chicago · Tickets
- Skydeck Chicago · Plan your visit
Reference location: Wikidata Cloud Gate.
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