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Millennium ParkvsWrigley Field
Wrigley Field and Millennium Park are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Millennium Park is preferred by most writers compared to Wrigley Field. Millennium Park has a TripExpert Score of 96 with positive reviews from 11 sources including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
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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
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1060 W Addison, Chicago, IL 60613-4397
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Fodor's "With its first major league game played here on April 23, 1914, the venerable, ivy-covered home of the Chicago Cubs is the nation's second-oldest major league ballpark." Full review
Concierge "Catching a game on a sunny afternoon at historic Wrigley Field is a quintessentially American, not-to-be-missed experience."
Not For Tourists "Charm-filled ballpark that remains indifferent to wins or losses."
Travel + Leisure "Ferris Bueller had the right idea: There is no better way to spend a sunny Chicago afternoon than at a Cubs baseball game." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Cubs fans flock to Wrigley Field on game day despite their beloved team’s infamous defeats. Experience the Cubbies’ home field up close in the daily tours offered at Wrigley." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Famous for its ivy walls and lovable losing teams, the stadium is surrounded by turn-of-the-20C flats rather than the usual sea of parking lots." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The century-old, ivy-lined field sits in the middle of the city, providing the sort of intimate baseball experience (and skyline views) that doesn't exist at newer ballparks." Full review
Afar Magazine "It totally hit the spot. Hot Dog. Beer. Cubs Game. Wrigley Field. It really doesn't get any more American or better than that. I was so happy." Full review
On the Grid "The stadium is truly an anchor to the neighborhood and gives the surrounding area it’s own obviously named enclave, Wrigleyville. Nothing beats the charm of the Friendly Confines." Full review
Where "Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, behind Boston’s Fenway Park (1912)." Full review
