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1. www.chicagoparkdistrict.com › grant-ulysses-parkGrant (Ulysses) Park | Chicago Park District

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   A city centerpiece much like New York’s Central Park, Grant Park is home to some of Chicago's most iconic landmarks and attractions. The park includes Museum Campus, the site of world-class museums the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum of Natural History, the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium.

2. www.choosechicago.com › articles › parks-outdoorsGrant Park | Find Chicago Attractions, Things to Do & Recreation

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   • See Buckingham Fountain
   • Visit Millennium Park
   • Play in Maggie Daley Park
   • Explore The Art Institute of Chicago
   • Visit Museum Campus
   • Check Out The Festivals
   • Take The Lakefront Trail
   • Discover Public Art
   • Get Active

   Buckingham Fountainis the centerpiece of Grant Park, and it doesn’t disappoint. For starters, it was modeled after one of the extravagant fountains at Versailles — it just happens to be twice the size, making it one of the largest fountains in the world. The fountain’s waters flow from May through October, including a dazzling light and water displ...

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   Millennium Park, a popular park within Grant Park, is a modern take on the traditional town square. Locals and visitors alike gather here to walk through the gardens, have a picnic in the grass, catch outdoor concerts and movies, admire the public art, and so much more. Your first stop has to be Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean,” one of the city’s most ic...

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   Maggie Daley Park is the playground of your kids’ dreams. It’s located right next to Millennium Park within Grant Park’s campus. The sprawling lakefront space is jam-packed with whimsical play spaces inspired by classic children’s books, like an enchanted forest or a full-size ship. There’s the popular Skating Ribbon for summer scootering and winte...

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   One of the largest and oldest art museums in the country, the Art Institute of Chicago is a must-see during any visit to Grant Park. The sprawling museum houses some of the world’s most famous paintings, plus the largest collection of Impressionist art outside of the Louvre. Don’t miss the stunning Modern Wing, home to contemporary masterpieces fro...

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   The southern section of Grant Park contains some of Chicago’s largest museums— plus stunning views of the lakefront and skyline. First stop, Field Museum, with its incredible natural history collection, including Máximo the Titanosaur (the largest creature ever to roam the Earth) and SUE, the world’s most complete T. rex. Next, stop by the Shedd Aq...

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   Chicago is a festival city, and Grant Park is home to some of the year’s biggest and best fests. There’s Taste of Chicago in July, Chicago SummerDance June through August, and famous music fest Lollapalooza in August. Check out more Chicago festivals.

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   Chicago’s Lakefront Trailstretches 18 miles from one end of the city to the other, framed by Lake Michigan on one side and the city skyline on the other. Sounds pretty breathtaking, right? A 1.5-mile stretch of the trail borders the eastern edge of Grant Park, making it easy to hop on and off at multiple points. Rent a bike and ride from one end of...

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   Grant Park is like one enormous outdoor art gallery. Check out The Bowman & The Spearman, the park’s gatekeepers, and the dramatic gathering of headless and armless torsos that make up Agora. There’s also the Fountain of the Great Lakes, a popular spot to sit in the tree-shaded South Garden of the Art Institute of Chicago, and lots of other public ...

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   Get motivated for a morning workout with some spectacular skyline views. Try a free outdoor class from June through September, featuring yoga, Pilates, Zumba, and tai chi on the Great Lawn at Millennium Park. Or show off your best tricks at the Grant Park Skate Park (you can bring your scooter, rollerblades, and BMX bike, too). The park also serves...

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Grant_Park_(Chicago)Grant Park (Chicago) - Wikipedia

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   Grant Park is a large urban park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Located within the city's central business district, the 319-acre (1.29 km 2) park's features include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum Campus .

   • Architectural style: Beaux Arts, Art Deco
   • Area: Downtown Chicago

   • Architect: Edward H. Bennett
   • Location: Chicago

5. www.timeout.com › chicago › things-to-doGrant Park: a guide to discovering the great downtown Chicago ...

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   Apr 20, 2014 · The great expanse of downtown green space in the shadow of the city skyline and a stone's throw to the Lake Michigan shoreline and its beaches offers plenty of shade, baseball fields, gardens,...

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7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g35805Grant Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Grant Park. 933 reviews. #49 of 1,375 things to do in Chicago. Parks. Closed now. 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Write a review. About. Dedicated in 1844, this park covers 319 acres along Lake Michigan and is home to the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum and the Art Institute. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing.

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   • Location: 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, 60601, Illinois

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8. travellemming.com › grant-parkGrant Park | A Chicago Local’s Guide to Visiting

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   Mar 10, 2024 · A trip to Chicago just isn’t complete without a visit to Grant Park. Also known as “Chicago’s front yard,” this 312.98-acre Chicago park is overflowing with some of Chicago’s top attractions and events. Planning on visiting the Bean? The Art Institute? Museum campus? You’re in luck.

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   What is Grant Park famous for?

   • The park plays host to some the city's largest food and music festivals, including The Taste of Chicago — a large food and music festival held around the Independence Day holiday — and The Grant Park Music Festival. Grant Park is also the site of the start and finish lines for the Chicago Marathon and Lollapalooza, a popular outdoor music festival.

   Grant (Ulysses) Park | Chicago Park District

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   Where is Grant Park in Chicago?

   • Grant Park in Chicago offers over 300 acres of green space in the downtown area by Lake Michigan. See what attractions, activities, restaurants, and sculptures are in and around this Chicago park, including the Buckingham Fountain and Art Institute of Chicago.

   Grant Park | Find Chicago Attractions, Things to Do & Recreation

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   Is Grant Park in Chicago worth a visit?

   • A trip to Chicago just isn’t complete without a visit to Grant Park. Also known as “Chicago’s front yard,” this 312.98-acre Chicago park is overflowing with some of Chicago’s top attractions and events. Planning on visiting the Bean? The Art Institute? Museum campus? You’re in luck.

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   What to see in Grant Park Chicago?

   • Stretching along the sparkling lakefront, Grant Park’s most notable features include Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum Campus. Here’s everything you can’t miss in Chicago’s Grant Park. Buckingham Fountain is the centerpiece of Grant Park, and it doesn’t disappoint.

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10. www.choosechicago.com › articles › parks-outdoorsBuckingham Fountain in Chicago’s Grant Park - Choose Chicago

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    Built in 1927 by a Chicago architect, Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park is one of the largest fountains in the world and streams water 150 feet in the air. Learn interesting facts and trivia about this famous Chicago attraction before you visit Grant Park.