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Location
Accessibility
public restrooms on site
Best time
Visit in the evening when the building lights are on for a much better atmosphere and more enjoyable experience. Daytime visits lack the aesthetic appeal and ambiance that makes the rink special.
Visitor tip
Avoid visiting during or immediately after the Christmas tree lighting ceremony - crowds are significantly larger and more chaotic than typical busy times. Wait for the crowds to die down before visiting.
About McCormick Tribune Plaza
Park with ice skating & a restaurant. Public square & events venue with seasonal ice-skating & an upbeat outdoor restaurant.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Outdoor Ice Skating
- Location
- McCormick Tribune Plaza, Millennium Park, Chicago
- Season
- December - March
- Lessons
- Yes, $5 with free skate rental, beginner & intermediate
- Highlights
- Cloud Gate views, Christmas tree, night lights, photo ops
What visitors say
More fun in the evening and nicer surroundings with lights on. It’s easy to reach as it’s just next to the cloud gate. More people in the evening as you can view from the pics and make sure you have your belongs with you as many people…
In chicago, near Bean and the street, There's a plaza that's remarkably neat. With a cowl on my head, Through the city I tread, Looking out for a criminal treat. Justice never sleeps.
This place is amazing, the ice rink is big and you have all the all building with the lights surrounding it and you also have the big Cristmas tree in one of the edges of the rink which makes it perfect for pictures. It doesn't matter…
From 379 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Located directly beneath Chicago's iconic Cloud Gate sculpture (The Bean) in Millennium Park, making it a unique photo opportunity with one of the world's most recognizable public artworks as a backdrop
- Features a seasonal Christmas tree in the rink area specifically designed for photo opportunities, but the tree lighting ceremony draws such massive crowds that it's recommended to avoid it due to safety concerns
- Offers affordable learn-to-skate lessons for $5 (December-March) with free skate rentals included for lesson participants, making it an accessible option for beginners
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