VISITOR INFORMATION
PARKING
METER PARKING
Available on the east and west side of Columbus Avenue directly south of Monroe (next to the new wing of the Chicago Art Institute).
Additional metered parking spaces are located on upper Randolph St.
* Prices subject to change
Cost: $6.50 / hour with a 2 hour maximum.
MILLENNIUM LAKESIDE GARAGE
See map for entrance points
Cost:
Anywhere from $12 - $23 depending on day and time
*discounts by booking online
Address: 130 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Located West two blocks from the North entrance of Maggie Daley Park
Why you should go:
Offers one of the best Chicago style deep dish pizzas in the city.
Photo Credit: "Giordano's Stuffed Crust Pizza" by powerplantop
Address: 333 E. Benton Place, Chicago, IL 60601
Located North two blocks from the North Entrance of Maggie Daley Park
Why you should go:
Similar to diners of the 1960's. People working and living in the area can just drop in and enjoy dishes that remind them of home cooking, but with a focus on freshness, local ingredient sourcing and seasonality.
Photo Credit: Amine A.; yelp.com
Address: 130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Located two blocks north from the north entrance of Maggie Daley Park
Why you should go:
Pancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.
Only open 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM every day and do not take reservations. It's super popular so it's always busy!
Photo Credit: "Line for brunch" by afagen
Address: 11 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601
Located West of the BP Bridge in Millennium Park below the Bean (Cloud Gate)
Why you should go:
Park Grill's cuisine and seasonal year-round entertainment make it an experience unlike any other in Chicago, or the country.
Nearest place to the mini golf course to grab an alcoholic beverage.
Photo Credit: https://www.parkgrillchicago.com/
Address: 60 E. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Located three blocks West and one block North of northern entrance to Maggie Daley Park
Why you should go:
Known all over the world for the "Cubs Curse", it was established in 1934 and made famous by a skit produced by Saturday Night Live.
Address: 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
A two minute walk North from the miniature golf ticket shed and located on the south side of the rock climbing wall.
Why you should go:
It is the only place to grab a bite to eat inside of Maggie Daley Park. They have all your favorites including hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream!
Navy Pier is the top tourist attraction in the state of Illinois.
The Bean, also known as Cloud Gate, is located in Millennium Park
Buckingham Fountain, located in Grant Park, shoots water 150 feet in the air every hour between 8 AM and 11 PM during the summer.
Willis Tower, formally the Sears Tower, includes an observation deck that allows visitors to walk out and float above the street below.
A world class art museum and TripAdvisor's #1 recommendation for places to visit in Chicago.
The Chicago Riverwalk takes tourists on a beautiful stroll alongside the river and between the Chicago skyscrapers
Photo Credit:
Navy Pier - Navy Pier Facebook
Millennium Park - "The Bean of Chicago" by Greg_e
Buckingham Fountain - "Buckingham 2" by yuan2003
Willis Tower - "Chicago from the river" by lewismd13
Art Institute of Chicago - "Art Institute Lion" by yuan2003
Chicago Riverwalk - "Wet Night" by Michael Muraz
FROM HERE TO THERE
WHERE TO MEET AN UBER / TAXI
1. Upper Randolph Street (300 N Randolph)
2. Corner of Columbus and Monroe St.
3. Corner of Michigan Ave. and Monroe
4. Michigan and Washington St.
* NOTE: You can catch a taxi pretty much anywhere on Michigan Ave.