Millennium Park
Millennium Park Activities
Just a few minutes away from the Chicago office of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is Millennium Park, one of the most iconic symbols of the city and a beacon to tourists and residents of all ages. Millennium Park often has interesting activities going on.
Things to Do at Millennium Park
There is no shortage of fun things to do at Millennium Park. Some of our favorites are:
Taking a Tour
From food walking tours to river cruises to ghost tours, several businesses offer a fun way to get to know more about the park in the forum you prefer. Learn more about the history of Millennium Park from an entertaining tour guide. The park also offers free tours throughout the summer.
Watch a Performance at the Harris Theater
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance has featured some of the most talented singers and dancers from around the world, including from the Chicago Opera Theater, the Paris Opera Ballet, and the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance. Through subsidized support, the Harris Theater allows patrons an accessible way to experience cultural events in Chicago.
Attending a Concert in the Park
This annual Grant Park Music Festival kicks off with the traditional Independence Day Salute and continues throughout the months of July and August. Guests can enjoy beautiful classical music for free at this popular festival.
Millennium Park in Chicago also features other music festivals like Chicago in Tune and Millennium Park Summer Music Series as part of its arts programming.
Visiting the Lurie Garden
This beautiful section of the park is spread across five acres of the rooftop garden that is Millennium Park.
Fun Facts about Millennium Park
Here are some fast facts to know about Millennium Park before visiting:
- Millennium Park used to be the site of a railroad and parking lot before becoming the cultural icon it is today.
- Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley had the idea for the park as he looked upon the area while visiting the dentist.
- Millennium Park is one of the largest green roofs in the world.
- Millennium Park is Chicago’s second most poplar tourist attraction.
- Millennium Park’s Crown Fountain features the faces of 1,000 Chicagoans on 10,000 glass bricks.
- The famous sculpture Cloud Gate, better known as The Bean, was inspired by liquid mercury.
- The Jay Pritzker Pavilion features a sound system that mimics the acoustics of indoor concert halls.
Directions to Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.
From Millennium Park, you can get to Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. by following these directions:
Head east on E Randolph St
Stay on E Randolph St
Make a U-turn at N Columbus Dr
Turn right onto N LaSalle St
Turn right at the first cross street toward N Clark St and turn onto N Clark St
Salvi Schostok & Pritchard is located at 161 N Clark St, Suite 4700, Chicago, IL 60601
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