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McCormick Tribune Plaza
1 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
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An
Review №1

Love an ideo of free ice skating. Great idea for the winter fun.Attaching a picture with rules and scheduling.Ice rink is opened from November 15,2019 until March 8,2020.Depending on weather the ice rink could be closed. So please, visit Millennium park social media for real-time updates.

Th
Review №2

Great spot to skate. It is an outstanding setting surrounded by the Bean and many skyscrapers. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Skating is free. Rentals are available. Lockers are also available for a buck. Unforgettable experience!

Ju
Review №3

My daughters and I had so much fun here on Christmas morning. Chicago even warmed up for us, making the experience even more enjoyable. Renting skates was easy and quick at the hour we went, and the rink was not too crowded. We had such a great time.

Al
Review №4

Went to the Prince night at the moonlight Roller way. It was a blast. very fun. The rink is in great shape. The staff friendly and helpful on the boards too. I highly recommend going to moonlight.

Ge
Review №5

Pretty organized and nice place for a family visit. Even when its cold. Id go back. Only bad part is the parking everywhere downtown.

Be
Review №6

Beautiful place to go skating ! We went here this December and we had a great time ! Although it does get really crowded and the ice is bumpy due to sooo many people. We still had a great time because of the beautiful background buildings and night lights. You need to rent skates if you dont bring your own , and many people use those skates so just fyi and lines can be long due to it being such a landmark next to the bean !

Ro
Review №7

Very nice place and nice people and the ice rink was beautiful

Le
Review №8

We enjoyed an afternoon of affordable, active, winter fun at the ice rink! Only $13 to rent skates for the day.

Ju
Review №9

Awesome! Very touristic area and they have an ice skating rink next to the bean and christmas tree.

Me
Review №10

Free ice skating!! If you dont have skates, they cost $14, not bad at all. What I didnt like was the wet floor they want you to stand on IN YOUR SOCKS because you have to turn your shoes in to get skates. Wet socks in 3 degree weather is a bad combination! But, my nephew loved it, it wasnt too crowded, and we had lots of fun!!

fr
Review №11

I think a big part of the revenue for this place is to rent out skates. Ive been to ice rinks that have more comfy skates. Normally Id use wide fit but they dont have that, so I sized up and its still wasnt working out. There was pain on the sides of my foot and at the back. Material of this shoe was too rigid and the shoes lost its padding (that is assuming it had any padding in the past). My foot was in pain for the next two days after the visit. I would only recommend this place if you have your own skates or you just want to watch other peoples skate.

Ch
Review №12

I enjoyed Ice skating here...First time experience for me. Learnt some basics after spending couple of hours. I Was thrilled to bits. ️ Totally worth it.

Gi
Review №13

My family and I had a fun time although wait was long but was able to use my perk cause Im a Hilton member gets you 2pairs of skates...Whats better than free..Kept moving to keep warm...Great Vibes

de
Review №14

Great midday break on cold Chicago day. My in-laws visiting from Peru liked it also!

Ma
Review №15

The overall rink is nice, and a large size. The only issue is that it is very plain, and has little inspiration. This is mostly due to the fact that the other exhibits over shine it immensely.

Ma
Review №16

Nice place!

An
Review №17

Skating is Free but renting skates costs about $15. They offer free skating lessons Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9am.

Jo
Review №18

The ice is professionally groomed and is in the best shape than it has ever been in.

Zi
Review №19

Ice skating here at Millennium Park is amazing for me. I have my own skates, which makes it one of the only free therapeutic things I get to do in the city all winter long. Even though Ive been coming here for many years, this was my first time coming on opening day and I was able to watch the professional skaters put on their show, as well as, I also had the pleasure of meeting Bozak(spelling?), a beautiful CPD horse, while on the ice during public skating!Ive always had anxiety about coming on opening day, however, this year I felt ready to go and Im happy I did. Being able to interact with Bozak while on the ice was extremely therapeutic and much needed at that moment in time. I guess Bozak coming to the rescue was the Universes way of letting me know I made good on my decision to go this year on opening day.

Mi
Review №20

Arena was nice but there was a waiting line 60 people deep just to rent skates.

Pa
Review №21

Much easier access for skating that Maggie Daley park.

Ev
Review №22

Always a great time but I hope they put the benches back outside so people can sit!

Da
Review №23

Winter outdoor skating season in Chicago. A classic like in new york. #skating #outdoor #tridence

Vi
Review №24

We go there ice skating all the time at such a neat place

Ed
Review №25

Beautiful place, fair price to rent the skates, and unlimited time to enjoy the track !!

Am
Review №26

Great place for family and friends!

Ma
Review №27

Ice skating is a nightmare. The view is what you think it is, but if youre going to commit, block off half a day and a whole lot of patience for staff who thinks they know what theyre doing and people who dont belong on skates.

Ha
Review №28

Wonderful skating spot in downtown Chicago

Pa
Review №29

A great place to skate! A lot of people like it and sometime it gets really crowded.

Os
Review №30

It really is a cute date here

Mi
Review №31

Great place in Millennium Park for views of the Chicago skyline and also the mirrored Cloud Gate

Ve
Review №32

You can have lot of fun in there

Zo
Review №33

Beautiful skating rink with really affordable prices.

ge
Review №34

Great area for a beautiful walk.

Jo
Review №35

Awesome stop on our vacation.

Je
Review №36

My best friend got engaged in front of the tree. Lights are great and pictures came out great.

Jo
Review №37

Services was great, prices were decent, food was what would make me never come back. Hard pretzel that was overcooked, $6 chips n salsa w/ a $2 charge for another 4oz cup of salsa for two people(double dipping is not my thing). Like the location though

my
Review №38

Ice skating ftw.nothing I really care about when there isnt skating though

Ka
Review №39

Ice skating rental price was reasonable

Ni
Review №40

Good to visit .. in winter nice to glide

Ja
Review №41

Its fun being exploring

Ro
Review №42

Best place for ice skating

Br
Review №43

My daughter & I love coming down here. There is a ton to do, & beautiful views all around!

Sh
Review №44

The Bean is famous, but not sure why and way too busy. Staff are OK, but park is often crowded. May be better in winter with ice skating

RO
Review №45

We had a blast, bought our own skates this year. Yay so much fun!

Wi
Review №46

My favorite ice rink

Su
Review №47

X mas tree 2019

An
Review №48

Ice skate in the winter with the city skyline and tree around you is a nice thing to do.

No
Review №49

Been there multiple times now. Long waits for skating but theres nothing they can do about it really. They switched my sister boots with another costumer and couldnt return them so they paid for her to buy new ones. Really friendly staff and good service.

Th
Review №50

I love to ice skate here in the winter months, November through March. If you bring your own skates its free! This is a great spot to people watch and to enjoy the winter in a downtown urban environment. Theres a nice restaurant here too to head inside and warm up after your skate!

Su
Review №51

High quality and professional restaurateurs. Private dining is the way to go if you are planning a special dinner with the ones you love. The menu is diverse but always well done. Service is invaluable and knowledgeable. Fabulous setting that is only complemented by this venue.

Ma
Review №52

Superb place just need to cloud. One can eat also. This place is best known for ice skating. I love skating and it was a lot of fun. 12$ straight.

Jo
Review №53

All that Ive ever done at the plaza is ice skating during the winter season, but it makes a great ice rink. Skate rentals are a bit expensive, but if you plan to skate there more than a few times, buying your own pair somewhere else first is a good idea, and youll save a ton of money in the long run. The best part about the rink is that if you bring your own skates, skating is completely free! Theres a nearby cafe for hot chocolate and food, and they have rubber mats so you can walk inside with your skates on!

Bl
Review №54

Nice place to have some fun in the city during the winter months. Prices arent that bad for skates.

HO
Review №55

My daughter had a wonderful time ice skating. What a fun family oriented experience!

Ma
Review №56

Ice skating in the winter, events and food all summer long. Great location by the bean (cloud gate) and with a great skyline view.

Am
Review №57

Its a beautiful place, its just the lines are waaayyy too long. So watch out. It could take up to 2 hours to get a pair of skates

Ga
Review №58

This place was a bit expensive for my tastes when I went there. They give you a lot of food, but I think the quality could have been better. I ordered a roast beef sandwich, it had enough roast beef but was laden with whatever sort of sauce they put on it at the time. Id give this place another chance by trying something else on the menu - but for now - 3 stars.

Bi
Review №59

Its nice to visit but not during holidays there was a 2 hour wait at 7 oclock n they closed at 8

Da
Review №60

My favorite place to go outside ice skating

An
Review №61

Outdoor seating was very nice, service was good, as was the grub. The Italian sausage was good, as was the classic cheeseburger.

Mi
Review №62

Beautiful fantastic, excellent.

Aa
Review №63

Iconic Chicago location. This winter its impossible to spend too much time outside, but in spring, summer and autumn this is a great location to spend a relaxing afternoon.

Pa
Review №64

Pretty cool place!

Da
Review №65

Great place to spend a relaxing afternoon, no matter the season. Love to sit here and people watch.

To
Review №66

Beautiful ice rink location and theres a decent restaurant inside and other places to eat nearby

Nu
Review №67

Great place for ice skating

Ga
Review №68

Amazing

Zu
Review №69

Nice

Cl
Review №70

Lovely place to take stereotypical pictures of the bean. Clean and fun place to see!

Mi
Review №71

Super fantastic plaza

Ch
Review №72

Beautiful setting. A definite stop if you are visiting downtown Chicago.

To
Review №73

Cold~

Al
Review №74

Good service and food. On Michigan Ave great location

Da
Review №75

Fun skating and so helpful with people still learning

Pr
Review №76

Great skating rink.

Ki
Review №77

Beautiful

Ad
Review №78

Great for a date!

Gy
Review №79

Great glass of wine and steak.

Da
Review №80

Great place for tourist!

St
Review №81

I connick place must visit

Pa
Review №82

Fun

Sa
Review №83

Has a Feel Good air to it.

Fr
Review №84

Very park like

Ar
Review №85

Eh

Se
Review №86

Nice outdoor seating

Ro
Review №87

Great ice skating rink

Dr
Review №88

Wonderful

O
Review №89

Nice ice ring for having winter fun

Sa
Review №90

Good ice

Mi
Review №91

Beautiful plaza

Al
Review №92

Great atmosphere

Pa
Review №93

Service was not that great..very slow

Li
Review №94

Burgers yum

Ti
Review №95

Prices are reasonable for quality food.

Ro
Review №96

Great burger!

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  • Address:1 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
  • Site:http://www.millenniumpark.org/
  • Phone:+1 312-742-5222
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Plaza
  • Ice skating rink
Working hours
  • Monday:12–8pm
  • Tuesday:12–8pm
  • Wednesday:12–8pm
  • Thursday:12–10pm
  • Friday:10am–9pm
  • Saturday:10am–9pm
  • Sunday:12–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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