My husband, son and I loved our visit to The Bean a few years ago and would love to go back for another visit. This is a must-see when you are visiting Chicago. Its a city landmark- the center piece of the city and the photos always turn out amazing! Its such an interesting shape and sculpture- simple yet amazing! You could spend hours looking at it from every angle.

Perhaps one of the most iconic architecture of Chicago downtown.Since we live within twenty minutes walk from this place we sometimes come here while our morning walk.Always beautiful shape.

Beautiful and crowded all the time, but you have to visit the cloud if you come to Chicago.Due to COVID-19 regulations the Cloud Gate is protected by a fence.

Very Cold, But Worth Visiting.I will Love to go back during Summer

A classic Chicago landmark, and an interesting sculpture. Kids especially love the reflections so enjoy running through and around it. Its simple yet serves as a centerpiece and magnet for the area, which is spacious and grand. Only wish there was more greenery around instead of just gray concrete.

Cloud Gate or chicagos Bean is a must-see piece of art. During covid you can enjoy the bean from the fence a shirt distance away.

The Bean is still a magical place to visit in Chicago. Although people are not allowed to get too close (due to Covid), photos are welcomed and encouraged. Please wear a mask and enjoy your visit; Chicago is a wonderful place to live and work! If you visiting, please be respectful and adhere to all physical distancing rules/recommendations. Chicago was, is and will be (always) my kind of town! I Chicago!

Always fun to visit the bean no matter what time of year. The views of the city are great and lots of places for people watching. It really is unlike any other outdoor structure. The photos are always great as the bean reflects the buildings.Things are different because of Covid and you cant get close to the bean

I give the Cloud Gate located at 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 FIVE UNIQUE STARS, Such a Beautiful work of art. As I stood looking at this beauty, I just kept thinking Im having a coffee, some refried beans, some chili beans, chocolate covered coffee beans, navy bean soup. I was just on a bean craving, and I have no idea why. s

The iconic bean aka cloud! You can still see it but as of now because of COVID you can’t go near it.

Even though we live in some pretty crazy times right now where we cant get up close and personal to Cloud Gate aka the Bean, this was seriously the best time to get the perfect picture of it. No one to crop out was a huge plus.

Its closed off to an extent from public due to Covid-19, but was nice seeing this iconic art installation.

The BEAN!!! The iconic art & architecture masterpiece! The center piece of Chicago! I visit this unique sculpture every time I visit the Windy City! You can take a thousand pictures a thousand different ways here! Way cool!️

Its a must see if your in chicago. Its covid friendly regulations. Still can take ton of photos.

I travel to Chicago plenty of times and I always enjoy going to this location. Cloud Gate is a reflective art sculpture that is extremely popular to tourists all over the world and is a great place for a photo or two! I recommend that if you want to visit it, consider going during the winter time. During the summer, it gets crowded easily and will be complicated to take photos. Plus, having snow falling off the Bean is better in my opinion.

This is not Chicagos best to see. But its ok.Cant get up and close .if you want to touch it , you can not due to Covid19.Take a walk down town Chicago , you will be thrilled you did. So much to see all arounf this city, it has so much history you will like.Dont see it in a movie see it for yourself.

I went there the second week of October 2019 (week day) and it was fine, not much people around, everyone taking turns to take their pictures and wearing face masks. It gets a little more crowded on the weekends, so be aware. Maybe wearing gloves will be a good idea because Chicago is cold on October, I can’t imagine the winter in that city. Recommendation, pictures are nicer from the sides than the middle.

Awesome. Always a fun stop for photos & people watching. The park is beautifully landscape

Would be awesome if there was something else to do than just take pictures but definitely loved it

Amazing experience traveling to Chicago. The Bean was my favorite places to visit

Iconic structure. During the pandemic, its gated off... So photo ops are kind of better... Except you cant take a reflection of yourself.

Quite an interesting place to visit! Be aware that there are more things to see at millennial park. Unfortunate because of covid, they are not allowing no one to even get close to it.

If you go to Chicago, you need to visit this place. Is an amazing park Millennium park. If you are looking peace go there. I loved it.

Its a little different visiting during the pandemic (A lot of the surrounding area is gated off) but still a great place to get pictures. You get a beautiful view of the skyscrapers from this area and you can rent bicycles nearby if you want to tour the area quickly.

One of my do tos in chicago. weather was a little chilly this day but all the buildings block off much of the wind. the bean wasnt too busy. the bean was not too busy for some selfies. the reflection of all the building of downtown chicago are amazing off the bean. a must see.

This is definitely one of the places to visit in Chicago with a mirror like image that shows the beautiful sky and Chicagos skyline can makes it a treat for photographers.I visited this place in the month of December and wow it was beautiful around the snow time and this place is definitely the Windy City and for kids and even elders the skating area around the park near is a beautiful recreation spot.A beautiful place to visit with cruises if you like around the Michigan lake and restaurants to fill your stomachs, this place for a second will make you feel like you have suddenly landed in New York City.

This is iconic spot in Chicago and is located in millennium park. Walkable distance from downtown river walk..Definitely must go place for Chicago visit although barriers were placed due to covid-19.Fun fact -Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Sir Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece at Millennium Park. Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed The Bean because of its shape, a name Kapoor initially disliked, but later grew fond of.

The crowd was less. The skyline reflection from the beam was amazing.

Beautiful place! Although I’m not a fan of Chicago busy pace this city fascinated me. Skyline is just unbelievable! To see the bean is a must if you are in the city. Grab a cool photo of you jumping or take a video dancing next to it and show your friends! During Christmas there is also a Christmas tree and an ice rink for attractions!

It felt very peaceful, and you can get great! photos. Without people blocking or standing in your very, I have taken so many great! photos of cloud gate.

Its just a mirroring bean, but I love it! And everything surrounding it:)

We visited this place on September 20th 2017 when we were visiting relatives in Chicago.Evenn as we entered a group with Peace placards asked us to join them and we were only to happy to be part of Mission Peace.We then had a look at the semi circular stainless steel piece of art called Cloud Gate or Bean.Designed by Indian origin artist Anish Kapoor this structure reflected and distorted the high rises in the vicinity.We had fun looking at ourselves in the structure and felt it at all angles. Inspite of it being a sunny day the structure felt cold.We had a lot of photos taken and enjoyed looking around. As we headed out we saw kids splashing water and getting wet from water coming from a high rise building. It was a worthwhile visit and remains etched in our memory.

They have a gate around the entire thing, probably 25 yards away. Always wanted to touch it, not possible in these days unless I jump the fence and get booted out of the park.

Sadly there was a gate around it, but I was able to get some great shots with no people in them. Beautiful views of the city, I love the reflection of the skyline.

It was so beautiful to visit this Chicago gem.I got the opportunity to see it twice, at night and during the day. I suggest you do see it like me because of its two types of beauty.It was so nice to see snow for the first time on my trip to Chicago and see it on top of this huge and distinctive piece was awesome.I loved to see so many people taking pictures and enjoying their stay there.

This place has a formal name called gateway cloud but is popularly known as the steel bean designed by Indian-Canadian Designer Kapoor and I did not find any proper parking space nearby. This place is crowded even in winter when I visited it in December. The steel structure is amazing and a great photo shoot place with family, friends and alone.️ This place has:Yes=Ramp access.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Seating.Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Parking.

Visiting the cloud gate will always remain in memory....Excellent n very nice we have ever seen

Would rate it 5 stars but its closed due to covid which really doesnt make sense. There is plenty of space for people and 100s of people are closer just walking on the sidewalks to get there. Also you can only see the north side of it. They could put the barriers closer and allow people to walk fully around it.

Probably this is the most visited and famous place in Chicago, you will always find crowd here. The number 1 spot to visit in Chicago city. The is modern marvel so unique that you will amaze to see it. The only issue is too much crowd here so photo opportunities are not much, you will always find too many people in your photos but still worth the visit. Rest I will leave to judge by pics.

Its pretty cool but theres no reason for it to be built I think Chicago just wants people that come look at it four more tourists and more money

Beautiful place to be . Middle of city center. Can enjoy long walks with pizza ️

If you are in Chicago. You have to visit and take your picture in front of the bean. Cant get close.dri g covid. But its beautiful and substantial. Part of the heart of Chicago

Great seeing it for the first time. Only gave 4 stars because of the current pandemic it was closed off. We could not get near it. But we had an awesome time down town.

Perfectly mirrored its somehow even more reflective than you can imagine. As with most things, pictures just dont do it justice so go see Chicagos most famous inedible bean with your own eyes if youre in the city and have the chance. Theres lots of other beautiful art located very close thats worth a look as well, too.

Beautiful bean shaped structure in Chicagos millennium park. It does get really crowded in summer but you dont wanna miss it. Make sure you go all around it to take pictures, it gives you different perspective. Also, dont forget to go underneath.

Fantastic deep dish pizza. We also had the meatball and cheese garlic bread appetizers. Ill be sure to go back any time I get the chance.

By far and away, this is one of the best landmarks in all of Chicago to visit. Cliched as it might sound, you can entertain yourself, literally, for hours with all of the goofy images and reflections that you can see and create here. This is a great structure to visit, either alone or with your friends and family!

Amazing place. Always Beautiful view.

So I live in Chicago and have seen/taken pictures at “The Bean” many-a-time. It’s something to be seen. Every time I do see it, I feel like those little stuffed aliens in Toy Story that, in revere, say “The Claw!”, but in my case I say “The Bean!”

Only giving 4 stars because Covid stopped me from touching this big beautiful bean! Security is lovely and very helpful! Enjoy

Such a pretty big city park! This is a must stop for tourists and is walking distance from a number of sights in Chicago like Navy Pier. Its especially beautiful around Christmas with the lit up tree and ice skating rink, and dont forget the Christmas market just a couple blocks away

Fun piece of wierd art in the park. Its cool to look at and a good place to take pictures. Its like a really shiny silver bean/spaceship looking creation. Its a good quick stop when you visit Chicago.

What a Masterpiece of Fine Sculpture! Sleek styled shape, so perfectly smooth, Reflecting skyline and if your in luck Clouds!!Made the trek for the second time now and this time It just impressed me even more than l recall! Maybe a refresher was due but, l really love this work by Anish Kapoor!Cloudgate, now l know, all this time l thought it was named The Bean! Cloudgate makes sense! Inspired by liquid mercury this sculpture aims to be a fixture that reflects its surrounds not only the outer areas but also under its arch where we can catch changing reflections of ourselves!I wonder what the other 29 odd entries to win the bid for this commission were like, my guess is, the best choice was made! Thank you Chicago!! ️️️️

Thanks to the park rangers for providing a safe experience during this time of social distance. The setup of one-way in one-way out worked perfectly. Their clear and precise directions were well received and easy to follow. Thank you stay safe

What an experience to be there have seen it in many movies! If you get a chance to see in person do so!

In summer time it is better to go on vacation than in winter

Neat. Clean place. Make sure to get a picture of the city line buildings reflecting off of it

This is such a cool sculpture. It is blocked off currently because of COVID concerns but you can still get a nice photo of it. It’s a bummer you can’t get closer, but that isn’t The Bean’s fault so I still give it 5 stars.

Probably this is the most visited and famous place in Chicago, you will always find crowd here. The number 1 spot to visit in Chicago city. The is modern marvel so unique that you will amaze to see it. The only issue is too much crowd here so photo opportunities are not much, you will always find too many people in your photos but still worth the visit. Rest I will leave to judge by pics.

Visited March 15th. There are barricades up. You can take photos but cannot get close to the art. With few people, it makes for a fun time to get photos without the normally large crowds.

Nice structure...visiting from California...walked one mile in the rain to see it...

Always epic and inspiring. Understanably only two entrances now and you cant touch the Cloud but it only slightly diminishes the experience.

I want to get back here ASAP bc a its fun & nice .

Beautiful place, one of the musts to visit, in Chicago if you are a tourist. Moreover Navy Pier is close by, so walk along the harbor to make your day perfect.

Disappointed that only service dogs are allowed in Millennium Park. We would have liked to have taken a family photo with The Bean today. Otherwise the park is gorgeous and we hope to return sans dog (although prefer with her) in the future to really look around.

You cant go directly up to it right now because of covid but it was still nice.

Its amazing how this simple thing can be so eyes catching!

A beautiful bean, mixed with some great views makes this one of the coolest spots in the city.If you have a hour lunch its worth it to come down here and eat your lunch with a view. Beautiful structure not to mention the surrounding area having hundreds of different things.Mini-golf, ice skating, rock climbing, etc. Cool park with cool activities.

Great views of Chicago skyline and got to see the Chicago Bean, even though not up close but still saw it from a couple feet away.They have it gated due to covid-19.

Loved walking through the park to capture the bean!!

When I was in the United States and I knew this structure, at first it seemed strange to me because I wondered why they put a giant bean there, but when I was under the bean I started to love it was wow, so for those who never knew the bean, go see it because it is wonderful.

Iconic Chicago landmark. Cant wait until its re-opened to public access, post-COVID.

Beautiful seasonal stop this Winter with music, ice skating, and beautiful decorations/displays. Can get busy in early evenings, and parking below in Millennium Garages is ample but will run you $30+. Best to walk or ride. There are coffee and food stops nearby on Michigan Ave. Great place for a stroll during daylight hours, and some evening festivity as well.

The Cloud Gate was closed off, but you can still take pictures at a safe distance.

Stopped here twice. Really a cool installation. We were here at night and during the day. The views down Michigan Ave are really nice and very fun reflected in the Bean. The surrounding park/garden is very well maintained and well worth a walk. Highly recommend.

Such a lovely place, dashing atmosphere, excellent spot to watch the skyline. Multicultural environment. It is the icon of Chicago. Full of high rise buildings. Worth a visit

Sadly because of COVID you can’t go under it anymore. But it was still nice to visit, and you can get your picture of it tourist free if you crop it well!

There was a lot of people and the smell was disturbing. Nobody respected social distancing

Closed right now but a really cool sculpture.

You cant get too close because of covid but still great!

I dont know why i like it, but I do! this instillation could be the most narcissistic pieces of art because if we are to look at it objectively, it is a mirror. So what we are really admiring is ourselves. Clever artist, to make us all the subjects of his work. And the bean shape offers some kind of comfort to me because a bean is just a small thing but this is something quite the opposite called nicknamed the bean

Stopped by on a quick trip through Chicago. The sculpture is blocked off, so you can’t go right up to it, but you can still get a great photo! Not a lot of crowds. Also, there are temporary bathrooms setup close by, so it was a good restroom stop as well.

Very nice buildings, unfortunately, you cant get close to the bean because of covid restrictions, but it was still nice.

I love it! I think I can not tell how artistic it is but it always looks so perfect and harmony with the environment...

Bean so cool and beautiful Laurie garden. I loved it.

Great! With COVID-19 couldnt get next to bean.

Worth a quick drive by if not anything else!While I was visiting near Chicago, I asked my traveling companion to drop me off at a red light so I could jump out and snap a quick picture! Worth the quick jog up the stairs in order to see this beauty!It sounds silly, but it looks exactly like the photos! Crisp, clean reflection.

This is one of the most appreciated piece here in Chicago. Before, I am wondering why it is so famous and now I know why. It is truly magnificent. When I was here, the place was not so crowded so I was able to position myself for photo-ops! Getting closer to the bean, you may appreciate the beauty of the mirror of the sky if on the inner side and the buildings on the outer part of it.The bean mirrors the beauty of Chicago! In the midst of city, there’s still place for recreation and fun.

Love the bean, great place to start your tour of Chicago. Parking close by on the backside. from there you can walk down to the water.

The most famous monument in Chicago. Facility staffs stand at the park entrance and count how many people enter the park after COVID.

Couldnt get close & had to wear a mask.. very pretty

Grew up in Chicago and am still amazed by the beauty of the city.

It was a cool experience seeing this, and the parks in the area were super nice

Looked really pretty from the outside. I was excited to visit while I was on my way to Michigan, since it says online that they were pet friendly, but when I arrived they wouldnt allow me in with my dog so I had to leave. Maybe Ill get another chance to visit in a few years.

Great location to see a lot of adults letting their childlike mentality out. Fun place to take photos, serious or funny. Parking facilities needs to be a bit more affordable for people who needs to park. $30 to see the cloud gate is way too much.

Pretty cool sculpture. We visited it in November so it was less crowd than I expected. Although it was a little dirty due to the rain and snow, still a pretty cool experience. One item off my bucket list. Dont forget to go under it.

Bummer we couldnt see it up close. Definitely discouraged me from visiting since it was a big reason to come to Chicago. But still nice to see.

Had a quick trip here last week. There are very few people here because of the coronavirus. We can’t go very near to the sculpture since it’s closed off but it’s good that there is no crowd so I could actually enjoy my time there.

Of course we had to stop and get a picture. It was very busy but lots of room for each person/family to get a picture taken. The walk up to it is nice through the garden. Had a good time looking for this iconic land mark.

Cant get to the bean during COVID but it was nice and quiet which was preferable.