The cultural centerpiece of Chicago’s “front yard,” Millennium Park is stocked with public art, natural splendor and spectacular views of the city surrounding it. You’ll want to admire your reflection in the silvery Cloud Gate (a.k.a. “The Bean”), gaze at the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion from the Great Lawn and take a stroll through the serene Lurie Garden. Spend an afternoon in Millennium Park or use it for a quick break on your journey through downtown Chicago.

They're a first-stop on every tourist's list, but should also be on every Chicagoan's camera roll: engage in a little water play at Crown Fountain in Millennium Park and take a selfie at Cloud Gate (aka The Bean).

Nestled in the heart of downtown, Millennium Park offers an eclectic mix of nature and the arts, combined with contemporary architectural detailing in its Jay Pritzker Pavilion. As it’s home to the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as ‘The Bean,’ no trip to Chicago is complete without posing for a selfie in front of it. In the summer, take a relaxing stroll through the Lurie Garden, and enjoy picnics and open-air concerts in the pavilion.