Go take a simple selfie in front of it or set up a tripod or just get creative with it. It's a fun, photogenic subject that looks different in every climate Chicago offers. Read more

One of the greatest pieces of large scale outdoor art in the world. Must see when in Chicago.

Who knew "The Bean" is actually/officially called Could Gate??? Did you know that this is made up of 168 stainless steel plates welded together? It's highly polished, so you can't see the seams.

Anish Kapoor’s gleaming "bean" of stainless steel creates fantastic reflections of the city skyline and the crowds. Be sure to step under it. – Green Guide Editor

The Could Gate it's beautiful and interesting. It is located in Millenium Park . At Christmas an ice skating rink with the Christmas songs everything becomes even more charming.

It's what everyone does! The sculpture is made of plates of steel. Look for a seam ????

A tourist attraction that's very much worth seeing. Go at dusk when the skyline 's sunset reflection off the sculpture looks most magnificent.

“The Bean” as it is popularity called is amazing! Nice place to take pictures and be attracted by the reflex. Just hope the piece was always clean .

The skyline reflects onto the architecture . I’m sure it would look breathtaking during the sunset or sunrise!!

Photo must for your Chicago bucket list. Also known as The Bean, you will be amazed at your reflection and smiles of those around you as you capture the moment. SMILE!

great place to visit its a landmark , its beautiful and you can see chicago's skyline . This is a picture I took of the bean.

This was amazing! I loved the large stainless steel sculpture , Cloud Gate, aka The Bean! I really liked seeing the Skyline in it! And it is in Millennium Park and it is free!

A must do attraction in Chicago. Make sure to walk underneath !

Get inside in the middle under the bean and try to catch your reflections I could find 5!

a strong time, filled with a well of emotions springing forth for those of you who are deep enough to feel a city 's heart beating with your own. True beauty is reflected here, but only imperfectly.

What a beautiful piece of art that looks great in both the day and night times in the city and just below the ice rink is

A photographers dream. So much fun and photo opportunities no matter the weather. Plan on being there 30-60 minutes to really explore the possibilities.

I mean, i'll be honest it's a big silver bean, but you know what? It's pretty cool and so is the city around it. Visit Chicago if you can.

The bean is so touristy , but on a nice day it's so fun to walk around the park and take a few pics in your reflection!

More commonly known as "The Bean" this landmark in Grant Park allows for some very cool photographs . Good luck trying to get the famed "lying underneath shooting up" shot between the crowds.

Super awesome place. Make sure you bring a camera with lots of space. Endless possibilities for pictures

Yeah it's touristy . Who cares. I'm local, but I always take out of town visitors here. All but the most jaded guests will probably enjoy it at least a little and it's free so what do you have to lose.

Such a simple piece of artwork but so popular. Yes, it’s touristy but come take a picture of The Bean!

Very cool park set around The Bean is great for chilling on a picnic blanket on a sunny day!

Always so many people here. Try to get here early morning or late night to have this to yourself.

Do not lick the bean

Fantastic. Amazing. Pictures plenty. Enjoy and don’t miss “the bean”

An absolutely beautiful monument in downtown Chicago. Photos don't do this justice! Check it out and you'll fall in love with it.

Amazing place to stay there at any time, photos are always perfect...

This looks like none of its names or nicknames to me. However, it looks best when clean and not covered in bird droppings. It's best just after it snows.

Fact: The Bean first visited Chicago from outer space during the World's Columbian Expo of 1893 and came back to stay permanently during the Century of Progress Expo in 1933.

Affectionately called The Bean by locals, this public sculpture designed by Anish Kapoor makes for the perfect photo opportunity . Be sure to walk or lay beneath it!

It's a different spot from one day to the other! You could spend hours there just watching the reflections ! MUST-SEE in chitown

Yes...it's one of the most iconic photo-ops in Chicago, but it's also a great piece by the brilliant Anish Kapoor. Make sure to spend a few minutes with it even after snapping a photo.

The most inspiring piece of architecture I have had the opportunity to see. Thank you

A popular chicago attraction for good reason. With its reflective surface, Cloud Gate is a visually enticing structure to behold with friends and family.

Want to have the Bean just for yourself? Go there for sunrise... Not only you'll be alone but with perfect light from sun rising above the lake ...

Go here very early in the morning and enjoy the bean for yourself. Just great!!

Probably Chicago's number 1 tourist destination and it's easy to see why. Such a simple artwork but incredibly engaging, interactive and pretty.

Try to find a seam in the steel plates that the sculpture is made of ????

Very crowded but, it's nice to take some photos over there :') <3 it's also a must for Chicago!

You’ve got to walk underneath . It’ll blow your mind.

The outside is a beautiful reflection of the city , while the underneath is a fascinating kaleidoscope of the people. Look up!

At 110-tons with a 12-foot-high arch, a view from afar does not do justice to the calculated elegance of Anish Kapoor’s sculpture , inspired by liquid mercury. Read more

Located in the park ; artistic and very crowded with tourists . Good to see it once, but that’s it. Watching reflections is interesting.

One of Chicago's most famous icons! Take the city tour bus to easily find your way here - and also see many other famous sites around the city !

awesome place! crowded in afternoons/weekends but if you go early during the week you might be able to get a solo shot of your reflection.

A must visit, 5min is all it takes but it ain't like anything you've seen before especially on a sunny day ????

The massive bean and awesome photo opportunities ! Pokemon go gym ;)

I wasn't impressed when I heard the description of this place but it is actually very cool. Great reflections of the city and mesmerizing to just look at from all angles!