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    BP Pedestrian Bridge

    4.5 (11 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Ariel M.

    A very nice walk and one that not everyone knows about. Beautiful photo spot to see the buildings and cross through millenium park

    Wendy A.

    It was nice to walk here after we visited the cloud gate and I saw this bridge. I loved how many people were walking through it and in the end, you find the ice rink. It is a very modern bridge and impeccable.

    Ter L.

    BP Pedestrian Bridge connects Chicago's famous MiLLennium Park & Maggie DaLey Park. This bridge is 935 feet in Length and is scuLpted with metaL scaLe-Like paneLs. This bridge is a work of art in itseLf so don't forget to whip out the camera or the smart phones. This a convenient way for visitors to visit experience both ends of the parks, aLL whiLe enjoying the beautifuL view of downtown Chicago. What's not to Love?

    Shannah H.

    This is an entirely too-short review but if a space you've been to has a yelp page you should yelp it. This little Bridge is a simple and safe way to cross over traffic from the Pritzker pavilion to the family-game park on the other side. But instead of a simple pedestrian bridge this is a sinuous sculpture. Practical public art, made of wood and metal, giving you so many gorgeous views and instagram moments that you'll find yourself stopping multiple times on what should be a 5 min (or shorter) walk. Well done, Chicago.

    Bonnie E.

    "We're on a bridge to nowhere..." Talking Heads song ala BP Bridge, circa Summer 2004... I recall the first time that we walked this bridge and my friend belted out that song, but substituting "bridge" for the true lyric, "road." This was back when this structure was first unveiled in July, 2004. In 935 feet, we found out that it took us over Columbus to....a grassy wasteland with nothing on the other side. Nowhere! Today, that "nowhere" is "Maggie Daley Park!" http://www.yelp.com/biz/maggie-daley-park-chicago?hrid=jeBTIto4fGtO8j7aJs6RNg&utm_source=ishare Although it was a ten-year wait, this pedestrian footbridge now leads to somewhere very special indeed. Unlessssss....it's icy or heavy snowfall! It's too sweeping a generalization to say "closed in winter" - it IS open if the conditions are not wintery - take today, for example, December 14, 2015, with a high around 60 degrees. So why not open in wintery weather? The quirk in its otherwise magnificent-bridge-self is that the 20 foot wide walking surface is made of beautiful Brazilian hard wood that is not amenable to plowing or salting. This weakness in function is also its strength in design aesthetic. The soft hues of the wood blend romantically with the shiny stainless steel tiles that comprise the parapets. The wood softens the appearance while the stainless offers a reflective glimmer. Frank Gehry designed it and despite its weather-related limitations, the bridge is overall reviewed as a success (from what I've read and heard.) The shape is "snakelike," curving somewhat - one could say - like Chicago's River. The bridge appears to have an innate momentum, again, attributable to those shimmery tiles. The city actually mandates that daily, the parapets be wiped clean of fingerprints and the bridge be swept and washed. To access the bridge: - From Millennium Park - seek the south area of Pritzker Pavilion's lawn, which is a straight shot if you're walking east on Madison into the park. - From Maggie Daley Park - head to its west border, near the climbing wall. You're on a bridge to somewhere!

    Kim N.

    Not as glorious as the Pritzker Pavilion but then Frank Gehry never gets old to me. The snaking metallic scaled bridge that crosses the pavilion into Maggie Daly park area. A beautiful piece of public art that doubles as a useful thoroughfare over Columbus Drive

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    This was fun to walk along and took us to another park at the end, the Maggie Daley Park.

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    Skydeck Chicago is one of those attractions that absolutely lives up to the hype. Whether it's your…read morefirst time in Chicago or your tenth, seeing the city from 103 stories up is an unforgettable experience. The views are breathtaking, and stepping onto The Ledge is both terrifying and exhilarating. Standing on a glass floor 1,353 feet above the streets of Chicago definitely gets your heart racing! On a clear day, you can see four different states, which makes you realize just how incredible the view really is. I also loved that the experience begins long before you reach the top. There are interactive exhibits and fun facts about Chicago and Willis Tower that make the wait enjoyable and help build the anticipation. Fun fact: The glass boxes of The Ledge extend 4.3 feet outside the building and are made of multiple layers of laminated glass strong enough to hold up to 10,000 pounds. Knowing that didn't completely calm my nerves, but it certainly helped! If you're visiting Chicago, Skydeck is a must-do. The combination of stunning views, fascinating history, and an adrenaline rush makes it well worth the visit. Five stars without hesitation!

    The overall experience and the downstairs museum detailing the city's history (with its great…read moredisplays and model train) are wonderful. However, the operations leave a lot to be desired. While a 90-second time limit makes sense on a packed day, on a slow day with only 10-20 people in line and 4 decks available, they should easily extend it. Instead, they cram multiple groups into one deck--forcing our party of four adults to share tight space with two strangers--and strictly require everyone to enter simultaneously. By the time you get settled and overcome any nerves, your 90 seconds are already up. We would have rated our experience much higher, but an employee soured the end of our visit. When we politely asked him to take a photo, he rudely and repeatedly barked that he would only do so if we left immediately afterward, even though we had timed our visit and were barely over the limit. Great attraction, but better customer service and flexibility are desperately needed.

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