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Millennium ParkvsSkydeck Chicago - Willis Tower
Both are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Millennium Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower. Millennium Park is ranked #2 in Chicago with endorsements from 11 sources including Not For Tourists, Condé Nast Traveler and Where.
Millennium Park
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Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Not For Tourists Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Where
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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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Not For Tourists "One of the best public spaces on the planet."
Travel + Leisure "In the heart of the Loop, this park is a multi-functional green space peppered with contemporary art and classic Chicagoan architecture." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Millennium Park is among the city's nicest assets. Its 24.5 acres are filled with something to see at every turn." Full review
Where "This 24.5-acre green space is one of the city’s major cultural centers." Full review
Afar Magazine "The contrast between the organic form of 'the bean' and the structured grid lines, along with the warped fun house mirror quality of the city, makes this a truly unique destination." Full review
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower Fodor's Concierge
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233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
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Fodor's "At 110 stories and 1,730 feet tall, the former Sears Tower, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in 1974, was the world's tallest building until 1996." Full review
Concierge "Designed by renowned architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, this 1,353-foot landmark tower is one of the five tallest in the world."
Frommer's "Despite the fact that this observation area on the 103rd floor is called a "skydeck," you can't actually walk outside, but the panoramas are impressive nonetheless." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Think of it as the world’s tallest recycling effort. Or maybe it’s just an exceptionally ambitious retrofit." Full review
Time Out "This 1973 landmark put the city in an uproar when insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Ltd acquired the Sears Tower naming rights in 2009." Full review
Frommer's "From your vantage point on the tallest observation deck in the U.S... vehicles look like Matchbox cars and the skyline of Chicago looks miniature." Full review
Not For Tourists "Until recently the tallest building in the US, with a cool skydeck."
Travel + Leisure "At 1,353 feet in the air, brave albeit daring visitors can get to experience "The Ledge," a glass box that extends out just over 4 feet for hair raising views of the city below." Full review
Travel + Leisure "All children wish they could fly like Peter Pan. At the Willis Tower Skydeck, this dream can be realized. Step out on the ledge, a staggering 103 floors and 1,353 feet high." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Tallest building in the world for over 20 years, this 110-story feat of engineering cuts an unmistakable profile on the city's skyline." Full review
