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Northwest Exelon Pavilion / Millennium Park Information Center

Chicago, United States of America

Northwest Exelon Pavilion / Millennium Park Information Center

Long before it opened, Millennium Park had become notorious for delays and cost-overruns, missing its titular date by a wide margin. However, when it was finished, the biggest shock of all came when it turned out to be quite nice. Aside from plenty of grass and open space, it has modern sculptures i

n steel and glass, including Chicago's newest must-photo for visitors, '''The Bean''' (properly known as '''Cloud Gate'''), and the Frank Gehry-designed '''Pritzker Pavilion''' for outdoor concerts. Kids will love getting wet in the '''Crown Fountain''' (mid-April to the end of summer) at Michigan and Monroe, in which the giant projected faces of Chicago residents spit water into a shallow reflecting pool where everyone is welcome to splash around. Look for tents offering guides to the park near the entrances at Randolph and/or Washington. From mid-November to early March there is an ice skating rink open to the public (weather permitting) located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Streets. The McCormick Tribune Ice Rink opens at Noon on weekdays and 10AM on Saturdays and Sundays with free admission (skate rental is 12$, locker rental is 1$).

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