Located at the north end of Grant Park, Millennium Park is Chicago's "hottest" new destination. At a final cost of $425 million, it surpasses any other public project of its kind ever before undertaken in Chicago.
Let our guides explain all the facts for you. Let them explain the workings of Crown Fountain.designer Jaume Plensa's 50 foot high dual interactive glass block water towers with their giant LED video screens. Later, stand with your guide underneath the 33 foot high concave center of artist Anish Kapoor's stainless steel "Cloudgate" sculpture. Allow the polished orb to pull you into its three dimensional illusionary reflections.
A short walk with your guide to the east will bring you to the Pritzker Music Pavilion. Your guide will explain the acoustical concepts and design principles employed by architect Frank Gehry. A walk along Gehry's 925 foot long serpentine stainless steel pedestrian bridge will bring you past blooming perennial gardens and finally to the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
Millennium Park may very well one day define Chicago for the world.Experience it as our guides narrate for you its concepts and dimensions.
Schedule
May 1st-October 31st
Time
11:30 am
Meet
Your Loop Area Hotel or NW Corner of Michigan and Randolph
Cost
$20 per person. No Credit Cards.
Children under 16 Half Price.
