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The Art Institute of Chicago vs Millennium Park
Both The Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Art Institute of Chicago scores slightly higher than Millennium Park. The Art Institute of Chicago scores 98 with recommendations from 13 sources including Concierge, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
The Art Institute of Chicago
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111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6404
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Fodor's
"Come for the sterling collection of Impressionists (an entire room is dedicated to Monet) and Old Masters; linger over the extraordinary and comprehensive photography collection."
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Concierge
"It takes several days to navigate this superb museum housing some 260,000 artworks—including some of the world's most famous masterpieces."
Travel + Leisure
"With more than 260,000 works of art ranging from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, the Art Institute is home to some of the world’s most celebrated masterpieces."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"An institution, whose gorgeous historic wing (opened in 1893) is rivaled only by its stark and stunning Modern Wing... the second-largest museum in the country."
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"The AIC is home to more than 300,000 artworks from the far reaches of the globe."
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Millennium Park
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201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602
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""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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