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Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate
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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Millennium Park
How to get there
- Randolph/Wabash • 4 min walk
- Adams/Wabash • 6 min walk
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Restaurants
3,306 within 5 kms
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
4,805
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Cherry Circle Room
291
0.2 km$$$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Acanto
502
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options • Gluten Free Options
The Gage
2,296
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Intelligentsia Coffee
402
0.3 km$ • Quick Bites • Cafe
Remington's
509
96 m$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Contemporary
Pittsfield Cafe
263
0.2 km$ • American • Cafe • Diner
Russian Tea Time
604
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Russian • Eastern European • Vegetarian Friendly
Goddess and the Baker, Wabash
439
0.3 km$ • Dessert • American • Cafe
Cindy's
978
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • American • African • International
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538 within 10 kms
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24,797
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63
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0.1 kmBridges
Millennium Monument
66
0.1 kmParks • Monuments & Statues
Chicago Skyline
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0.3 kmArt Museums
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4.5
18,104 reviews
Excellent
12,989
Very good
4,171
Average
855
Poor
66
Terrible
25
Bren H
Santa Rosa, CA87 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Just a really fun place to take pictures. It was pretty warm yesterday and the reflections showed beautifully in the sun.
Written 17 May 2022
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Kara R
Bloomfield Hills, MI203 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
High crime area. Last night a 16 year old was shot and killed at 7:30 pm. This is an iconic tourist attraction in Chicago but with all if the crime, just beware. Hopefully that will change and folks can feel safe enjoying it again. Great spot right in the center of Chicago.
Written 15 May 2022
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Reedmummy
Georgetown, SC20 contributions
May 2022
The best time to go if you are walking is the middle of the day. There is a lot of crime In Chicago and a lot of shootings everyday while I was there the middle of the day was the safest time it seemed
Written 14 May 2022
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Darryl G
Richmond, VA96 contributions
Apr 2022
Cloud Gate, aka "the Bean," is one of the top tourist attractions in the city of Chicago. That is why we went there. Still trying to understand the appeal. It is basically a large, bean shaped mirror. Now you know so you do not need to go yourselves.
Written 1 May 2022
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Deidre P
37 contributions
Apr 2022
Yes, we walked to the bean, just a few blocks from the river and easily accessible from the Loew’s Hotel. Great experience and fun place for a picnic.
Written 1 May 2022
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Alina
Boston, MA29 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
My mom and I took a pit stop at THE BEAN on our way to visit the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Not only did it reflect our beautiful faces, it reflected the Windy city behind us leaving us with an amazing view. I 100% recommend stopping at the bean (or Cloud Gate as some other more boring people may refer it as) any time you are driving through Chi town!
Written 20 April 2022
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In50by50
New Berlin, WI533 contributions
Apr 2022
If there are 100 people in downtown Chicago, 50 of them them are here. It is a truly amazing people draw.
Written 20 April 2022
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Barry T
Sacramento, CA89 contributions
Apr 2022
Wow, this is amazing one could easily spend an hour here. Also the surroung grounds are spotless and there is so much to see in this area
Written 16 April 2022
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TravelingMama
New York, NY346 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Must see if you are in the area. Reflection of the city is beautiful but don’t forget to walk underneath! It is mesmerizing!
Written 14 April 2022
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anastasiafromanaheim
Anaheim, CA7 contributions
Apr 2022
An interesting sculpture and fun to try and take pictures with. I'm not 100% sure it's worth coming out for on its own (unless you're a modern art enthusiast) but if you're going to Millennium Park already then I recommend stopping by.
Written 10 April 2022
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Donna M
Lexington, SC18 contributions
Is this still gated off, or is it opened up yet? If still gated off, any plans to reopen it? Thanks!!
StampAct
4 contributions
sorry for the delayed response. You could get pretty close for photos but there are low fences that keep you about 20 feet back. Don't know if it was that way before. I thought it was pretty accessible and it was fun to view and look at from different angles. Different angles reveal different reflections.
Aissa M
Kimberly, ID
We have a 6 hour layover from O'Hare International Airport on Jan 23rd (Thursday). Would it be doable to do a quick visit to Cloud Gate and maybe grab some food and be back in time for our flight? We will be arriving at 1:20 and departing at 7:30.
I should also mention that my husband and I will have our 5 kids with us 😁
Thanks in advance!
11kungc
Chicago12 contributions
You can make it if you take taxi in both way with 20 min. visiting time.
Melody D
Belleview, FL17 contributions
Not a question but just wanted to share about the best way to park in any large city. Use the app Spothero. We used in Chicago and was so very helpful and saved us money!!!
veer2808
Karachi, Pakistan427 contributions
Cool - thanks for the suggestion, will check it out!
Alejandra Enrique
Asuncion, Paraguay17 contributions
What is the best time to go during the day to avoid large crowds?
jenthetravelhacker
River Grove, IL197 contributions
We go several times a year and the crowd varies with the day of week as well as the weather. if you go on a weekday (not during summer or holidays) you will probably find the crowds much more manageable any time of the day or evening. If you are planning to go on a weekend or during summer, its best to go around 9 or 10 am to beat the swarm of visitors.
kelly a
2 contributions
I am making a trip there to see the Bean and would like to know where to park - the closer the better - i think its going to be cold :-)
Loukra
Chicago, IL32 contributions
There is a large parking garage under Millennium Park that would be most convenient. If you park at the north end, closer to Randolph, you'll come out of the garage closer to the Bean. I always use Spot Hero for prepaid parking. Put in your destination, and they'll show you a map with all available parking nearby. It's excellent and will save you a lot of cash.
kperret2016
Cologne, Germany3 contributions
Where is the closest toilet?
Really need to pee...
Pitchebxl
Bruxelles295 contributions
Really ?????!!!!!!?????
Hebermos
Monterrey, Mexico28 contributions
Best and cheapest place to park? Do they parking lot accepts credit card?
JP2431
Chicago, IL310 contributions
Parking is always difficult and expensive in Chicago. Most lots accept credit cards and if you park on the street, more than likely you will have to pay as well at a machine, that also accepts credit cards. Best bet is to Uber or take a train from wherever you are coming from.
Hebermos
Monterrey, Mexico28 contributions
Best and cheapest place to park? Do they parking lot accepts credit card?
LovesToTravel5552
Metairie21 contributions
I don't know but I would imagine most places do take credit cards
Frequently Asked Questions about Cloud Gate
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- Restaurants near Cloud Gate:
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