The seamless, stainless steel Cloud Gate sculpture, also fondly referred to as “The Bean” was designed by Anish Kapoor. We were bummed at first, but thrilled to find Seven Lions just a couple blocks away, where we enjoyed delicious burgers, fish tacos, and fantastic service! It was hot and humid, we were thirsty, and I was irritated that we could visibly see eight staff members standing around and chatting with each other - and being hangry is no joke. But, after more than 15 minutes of sitting at our table without any type of acknowledgment from a server, we got up and left. The outdoor restaurant’s menu looked awesome, there were plenty of table and chairs, and lots of staff on hand, so we decided to give it a try. We walked down the stairs to The Plaza at Park Grill, located beneath the sculpture. When we were done snapping our photos in front of Cloud Gate, it was well past lunch time and we were absolutely starving! In just one quick selfie you’ll capture your front-side and back-side! Plus, as you stand at different places around the sculpture, your reflection is distorted and twisted, so it’s like looking into one of those old fun-house mirrors. It’s seamless, mirrored surface not only reflects the Chicago skyline, but those visiting the sculpture. Individuals and groups were snapping photo after photo and selfie and selfie, in front of The Bean, next to The Bean, and even under The Bean. While watching the faces of the giant towers spout water out of their mouths, Brian spotted The Bean through the trees. I knew the famous sculpture, titled Cloud Gate, was located in Millennium Park, a part of Grant Park, so after visiting Buckingham Fountain and Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower, we walked over to the park and first encountered the Crown Fountain, a video and water sculpture. Well, it’s not really a bean, and apparently the artist behind the iconic Chicago sculpture dislikes the fact that people call it a bean… but it really does look like a giant stainless steel bean! More of a destination than a work of art, it’s a must-visit Chicago photo spot and a fixture on many souvenirs such as postcards, sweatshirts, and posters. We were on a mission: To find the Chicago Bean!
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