15 Perfect Weekend Getaways

Sure, it's become the most cliched thing to do in downtown Chicago, but we still love staring at our reflections in Millennium Park's Cloudgate sculpture (affectionately known as "The Bean"). For the full funhouse effect, join the crowds walking under the sculpture, or stand back to see the whole skyline bent across the mirrored surface like a piece of taffy. Spend the rest of your day enjoying more of Chicago's top-notch free-admission destinations, which include Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, Garfield Park Conservatory, the Chicago Cultural Center and the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Millennium Park

City of Chicago Tourism Office