Grant Park, Chicago: Hours, Address, Grant Park Reviews: 4.5/5
Grant Park
Grant Park
4.5
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
About
Dedicated in 1844, this park covers 319 acres along Lake Michigan and is home to the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum and the Art Institute.
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Neighbourhood: Millennium Park
How to get there
- Randolph/Wabash • 5 min walk
- Lake • 7 min walk
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Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
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Intelligentsia Coffee
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Pittsfield Cafe
264
0.4 km$ • American • Cafe • Diner
Cindy's
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478
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42
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67
0.1 kmParks • Monuments & Statues
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31
0.2 kmMusic Festivals
Taste of Chicago
96
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394
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL7,646 contributions
Jun 2022
Grant Park is a large urban park in Chicago's Loop that is usually the first attraction visitors to the city are acquainted with, even Queen Elizabeth II. The 319-acre site is bounded by Randolph Street on the north, the Museum campus at Roosevelt Road and McFetridge Drive on the south, Lake Michigan on the east and Michigan Avenue on the west. Popularly referred to as "Chicago's front yard," the park contains performance venues, museums, gardens, art work and sporting and harbor facilities. It also hosts public gatherings, music festivals and other large events such as Barack Obama's Election Day victory speech in 2008 and championship celebrations by the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993, the park is home to Millennium Park, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Cloud Gate (aka The Bean), Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, BP Pedestrian Bridge, Maggie Daley Park, Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, Congress Plaza, Petrillo Music Shell, Court of the Presidents, Hutchinson Field, Chicago Lakefront Trail, Monroe Harbor, Grant Park Skate Plaza, Chicago Children's Museum, Grant Bark Park, Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium. In addition, the park offers four miles of walking paths, 16 softball/baseball fields and 12 tennis courts. Artwork? Among the famous sculptures on display are the Abraham Lincoln Monument, Columbus Monument, Agora, and the General John Logan Memorial.
Written 9 June 2022
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia13,539 contributions
Apr 2022
Grant Park is the last one in a series of parks starting from the Millennium park, over the Maggie Daley park further down.
The Grant park starts just after the Buckingham fountain and stretches south to the Field museum. Nice landscaped park with terrific city views.
The Grant park starts just after the Buckingham fountain and stretches south to the Field museum. Nice landscaped park with terrific city views.
Written 22 May 2022
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bklyndelight
Brooklyn, NY106 contributions
Oct 2021
This park is absolutely beautiful. Just walking around is a treat. I saw two brides taking pics. Near downtown,
Written 19 October 2021
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SeeTheW0rld62
Sunnyvale, CA1,340 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
This was our first time visiting Grant Park and we were impressed. The landscaping is beautiful, the grounds are very well designed and maintained. The setting next to the lake and near downtown is very accessible. It's a great greenspace in the city.
Written 1 September 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA13,144 contributions
May 2021
This is a huge open space on the North Side of town, a big city park where there are a lot of special events, plus just plain sports and good times. Well used by the locals.
Written 16 August 2021
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908Laura
San Francisco, CA1,682 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
About 15 minute walk from Millennium Park, this is another urban oasis. We came here to see the Buckingham Fountain, the fountain that is featured in the opening sequence of the sitcom, Married with Children, a classic.
This park is also right by Lake Michigan.
This park is also right by Lake Michigan.
Written 6 August 2021
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CharlieinTexas
Austin, TX3,770 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Surprisingly few people at this park, given the crowds at millennium Park just next-door. Well-maintained grounds, a few places to grab a bite, and a fabulous fountain, which is a must see in my opinion. Lots of benches to relax
Written 25 July 2021
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Jeana P
Raleigh638 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
The Buckingham fountain is worth a visit to the park. The park is across the street from Lake Michigan where there are bike and walking paths. The area around the fountain is huge but lacking in benches and shaded areas. There are some benches and some trees but not enough for a city this size. Just FYI. At the time we were there, they were setting up for the Lallapalooza festival, so several areas of the park were closed off.
Written 25 July 2021
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Lori G
Lumberton, TX381 contributions
Jun 2021
I love this park! There's multiple things to see and I felt safe going on a morning walk alone. There's plenty of people out with their dogs, folks walking/jogging, etc. It's quiet and a fair amount of shade but prepare for sections where you are on walkways that aren't shaded and it can get quite hot in the summer.
Written 20 June 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA13,144 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a huge park on the Lake and a place where a lot of history has happened. Now it is just loved by the residents who use it a lot in good weather.
Written 19 September 2020
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flipflopdivas
Wheaton, MO3 contributions
What are the closest hotels to the park and river/lake in reasonable walking distance?
bwang20874
Chicago, IL176 contributions
There are many great hotels within a walking distance to the park, lake, and river. Raddison Blu is a famous building itself and is about 5 minutes walk to the park and river, 10-15 minutes walk to the lake. Hyatt Regency Chicago on Wacker Dr. is also nearby. Other nearby hotels include London House (newly renovated in a historic building), Fairmont Chicago, Embassy Suites in River North, Sheraton in River North, Homewood Suites. If you search any travel reservation website, try zip code 60601 - an area within a walking distance to the park, lake, and river. Enjoy your visit!
Where can I park and how much
G7491PSmichaelg
Chicago25 contributions
Monroe st underground parking right by the park!
Dave H
Fairport, NY42 contributions
Are dogs allowed in Grant Park?
CyndyandByron
Bridgeton, NJ910 contributions
No problem walking dogs on a leash. It was common to see them and their owners enjoying the walkways. You will notice certain areas of the park seem to attract more visitors, in fact, lots of them. Avoid those areas and use the paths in the southern area of the park.
TheFinicky4
21 contributions
We will be staying at the Wyndham Grand resort in Chicago and I see that Millennium Park appears to be in walking distance. We will be there when the weather is 40-50 degrees, but I know that it is colder by the lake. How far is it to walk to the other end of the park to see Buckingham Fountain? On the Chicago Parks website, it shows that the fountain is open now, so we'd like to see the water or water/light display. Walk? Drive? Where to park the car? Any suggestions?
James I
New York City, NY541 contributions
I would definitely suggest walking. You seem to be close enough and if not, as stated there are buses. be careful with the number 10 bus however as it only runs express to the science and industry museum after a certain stop. If you are within walking distance to the bean, you can be at the fountain in another ten to fifteen minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Park
- Grant Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- We recommend booking Grant Park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 10 Grant Park tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Grant Park:
- Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (From HK$353.17)
- Chicago Pizza Tour (From HK$588.75)
- 30 Minute Lake Michigan Speedboat Ride (From HK$272.79)
- Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour (From HK$431.67)
- Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour (From HK$6,664.63)
- Hotels near Grant Park:
- (0.21 km) Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
- (0.30 km) Pendry Chicago
- (0.28 km) Hotel Julian
- (0.26 km) Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
- (0.41 km) Virgin Hotels Chicago
- Restaurants near Grant Park:
- (0.13 km) Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
- (0.20 km) Giordano's
- (0.11 km) The Mid-America Club
- (0.16 km) Market Creations Cafe
- (0.16 km) Panda Express
- Attractions near Grant Park:
- (0.05 km) Bike and Roll
- (0.06 km) Bike & Park - McDonald's Cycle Center
- (0.14 km) Jay Pritzker Pavilion
- (0.21 km) Millennium Park
- (0.12 km) Descubre Chicago Tours