Cloud Gate is a steel sculpture known as The Bean because of its shape. The sculpture is the first public artwork in the United States by renowned artist Anish Kapoor. The privately funded artwork cost $23 million, considerably more than the original $6 million estimate. It is made of 168 stainless steel panels welded together. Its highly polished exterior has no visible seams and weighs 100 tons. The Bean is popular with park visitors for taking distorted photographic self-portraits.

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AeroPetr ✈🌍

December 26, 2021

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Even if the Cloud Gate already exists as another highlight, a visit is a must. Fascinating that the sculpture is always clean and shiny ...

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🅰️ndy

April 3, 2022

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Zack the bean.... what an ingenious structure. Always a magnet for visitors, with or without restrictions...

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1. Riverwalk & Lakefront Trail – city walk through Chicago

10.3km

02:38

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Chicago Loop to Grant Park loop via Millenium Park

5.54km

01:24

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Magnificent Mile – Lake Shore Park loop from Washington/Wells

12.8km

03:14

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 180 m

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Friday 30 January

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Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Cloud Gate (The Bean)

1. Riverwalk & Lakefront Trail – city walk through Chicago

2. Chicago Loop to Grant Park loop via Millenium Park

3. The Magnificent Mile – Lake Shore Park loop from Washington/Wells

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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