Lincoln Park Zoo vs Millennium Park
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Millennium Park ranks significantly better than Lincoln Park Zoo. Millennium Park has a TripExpert Score of 96 with praise from 11 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Not For Tourists and Fodor's.
Lincoln Park Zoo
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2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
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Fodor's
"At this urban enclave near Lake Michigan, you can face off with lions (separated by a window, of course) outside the Kovler Lion House."
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Concierge
"Although it's charmingly small, you should still allow yourself two to three hours to wander the paths among landmark Georgian Revival brick buildings and colorful flower gardens."
Time Out
"See some 1,200 animals, from apes to zebras, at the oldest and one of only a few free zoos left in the country."
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Frommer's
"One of the city's treasures, this family-friendly attraction is not only open every day of the year, but it's also free."
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Not For Tourists
"Oldest free zoo in the U.S."
Millennium Park
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201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602
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Fodor's
""The Bean," the fountains, the Disney-esque music pavilion—all the pieces of this new park quickly stole the hearts of Chicagoans and visitors alike."
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Concierge
"This 24.5-acre park, built on top of a former rail yard beside the Art Institute, is a welcome oasis downtown."
Travel + Leisure
"Since opening in 2004, the 24.5-acre Millennium Park has become a Chicago staple that lures renowned artists, architects, and musicians."
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Time Out
"This 24.5-acre park features Frank Gehry's Pritzker Pavilion and serpentine bridge; sculptor Anish Kapoor's 110-ton Cloud Gate (a.k.a. “The Bean”); and Jaume Plensa's Crown Fountain."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"One of Chicago’s most popular destinations—thanks, in part, to the throngs of tourists taking selfies in the reflective surface of Ani Kapoor’s Cloud Gate."
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