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BP Bridge to Buckingham Fountain (Chicago, IL)

City: Chicago, IL
Neighborhood: The Loop, Millennium Park & Grant Park
Route Map: Link to Maps
Route Distance: 1.8 miles one way

This walk starts on Frank Gehry's winding BP Bridge, loops through Millennium Park's most famous art, and heads south past the Art Institute to a finish at Buckingham Fountain in the heart of Grant Park.

BP Pedestrian Bridge
Chicago, IL 60601
Stroll over this striking stainless steel bridge designed by Frank Gehry. Enjoy unique architecture and great photo ops.

Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Walk a couple of blocks over to Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe for a delicious brunch or snack on the way to the next stop.

Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602
Right in the heart of the stunning 24.5-acre Millennium Park, you'll find the iconic Cloud Gate art installation, affectionately known as "The Bean."

Crown Fountain
Michigan Ave near Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60602
Check out the playful 50-foot glass towers with video portraits and water features, perfect for photos or cooling off in summer.

Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Head south to admire the Art Institute of Chicago's classic façade and famous lion statues. If you have time, it's definitely worth a visit inside. Stop by The Gage, just across Michigan Avenue, for upscale comfort food like the Scotch egg or venison burger.

Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Continue south on Columbus to relax and watch the stunning water shows and light displays of the memorial fountain, especially beautiful at dusk.

Grant Park
Grant Park, Chicago, IL
You're standing in it! Buckingham Fountain sits right in the middle of Grant Park, Chicago's "front yard." Take a moment among the gardens and open lawns before wrapping up your walk.

Aerial view of Cloud Gate (The Bean) and Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park with the Chicago skyline behind

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