The Millennium Park is the epitome of world class art, music, architecture and landscape design. It is surrounded by Columbus Drive in the east, Michigan Avenue on the west, Randolph Street in the north and Monroe Street in the south. The Millenium Park is a part of the Grant Park. It is the 'front lawn' of downtown Chicago. If you are on a visit to the park, there are four major highlights that you should not miss. They are the Crown Fountain, the Cloud Gate, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Lurie Garden.

Millennium Park art and architecture

http://www.millenniumpark.org/artandarchitecture/

The Jay Pritzker Pavilion is a stylish concert venue. It houses the Grant Park Music Festival and the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Here, you can enjoy performances by rock band artists, opera singers and classical musicians.

Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Pritzker_Pavilion

The Crown Fountain is the seat of interactive public art. Water cascades down from the two towers which are 50 feet high. This is a great place to hang out with your family. The Plensa's themes of dualism, water and light form its major highlights.

Crown Fountain on Fine Art America

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/chicago-crown-fountain-8-jean-macaluso.html

The Cloud Gate is a 110 ton steel sculpture that reflects not only the city's skyline but also its visitors in a funny and distorted manner. It holds special attraction for the kids. You can also enjoy having funny photo sessions because of its peculiar reflective surface.

Cloud Gate on Find Free Graphics

http://www.findfreegraphics.com/search/7/cloud+gate.htm

The Lurie Garden is situated in the southern end of the park. It is the largest 'green roof' in the world. Its sculpted hedgerows and pedestrian pathways are unique. The McCormick Tribune Ice Skating Rink gives you the best views of the Michigan Avenue. It is located at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street. The rink offers skate rentals, public lockers and a warming lobby.

Lurie Garden Wild Life on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lurie_Garden#Wildlife_features