Millennium Park, opened in 2004, has quickly become one of the most popular attractions in the city. The free park is right in the heart of the city on Michigan Avenue. Those shopping down the street or visiting the Chicago Art Institute, which is right next to the park, can easily stop by. The most popular attraction is a large sculpture called Cloud Gate, with a reflective surface that acts as a mirror for the skyline. Another attraction is the Crown Fountain, which displays graphic photos of Chicagoans and in the summer shoots streams of water. The park also has a large outdoor theater with free concerts during the summer.
Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-742-1168
millenniumpark.org
Every Tuesday, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago offers free admission. It is a block from Michigan Avenue and has a unique, modern design. Visitors can enjoy a variety of art, including paintings, photography and installations. New exhibitions open on a regular basis.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-2660
mcachicago.org
There are many shops on Michigan Avenue, also known as Magnificent Mile. Tourists and citizens can experience streets are rich in Chicago history. Amidst the stores and boutiques is the famous Chicago Water Tower, the only building left standing after the great fire of 1871. If spending is not in the budget, tourists and citizens can window shop and enjoy people watching.
Michigan Avenue
600 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-409-5560
themagnificentmile.com
