Daley Plaza

In "The Lake House" (2006), A climatic scene between Kate (Sandra Bullock) and Alex (Keanu Reeves) was shot in Daley Plaza, under Picasso's untitled sculpture . Read more

During winter the Picasso sculpture is surrounded by food trucks and in summer by farmers market .

It's a nice place to stop for a photo, and, if it's not too cold, the marble benches are a comfortable spot to rest.

You can access Chicago's Pedway here & it connects with Block 37.

During the summer when there isn’t a festival it’s a great place to eat outside. During the holidays it’s home to Christkindlemarket.

Sit down, use the wifi , and watch everyone walk by. Note how the Picasso doubles as a slide .

Made entirely of Cor-Ten steel (which gives the sculpture and the Daley Center their unique rust color), Picasso's sculpture weighs a whopping 160 tons. That’s 320,000 pounds! Read more

Historical, active and one of the best places to gather in the city .

As Jake Blues famously says of Daley Plaza, "That's where they got that Picasso." Picasso's untitled sculpture was given, by the artist , as a gift to the people of Chicago in 1966. Read more

Although Picasso designed the sculpture in his home country , the Chicago Picasso was fabricated not too far from Chicago – at the U.S. Steel Company in Gary, Indiana. Read more

Farmer's markets , sidewalk sales, concerts , and protestors...just a real interesting time!

We hope that Superman doesn't run into Lex Luthor at Daley Plaza, in the shadow of Picasso's untitled sculpture .

For the love of god, please don't feed or chase the pigeons .

Grab a sandwich at Hannah's Bretzel and walk down here to enjoy the people watching when the weather's good. (via Scoville) Read more

Go to Christkindlmarket and get the Lentil soup you will not be sorry! It is ridiculously good! :)

Farmer's market , Chicagoween, Christkindlmarket ... there are often free, fun activities in the plaza !

Really nice Christmas market this time of the year

Lots of summer events !

Love the Picasso sculpture !

The plaza Richard Kimbel walks through before entering the parade in The Fugitive.

Actors John Belushi & Dan Ackroyd offered to donate $50,000 to charity in exchange for getting permission from then Mayor Jane Byrne, to crash their Bluesmobile through the Daley Center's lobby. Read more

You don't need to go to a museum to see a Picasso. There is a sculpture right in this town square.

In "The Blues Brothers", Jake & Elwood Blues (John Belushi & Dan Ackroyd) crash their Bluesmobile through the plate glass windows of the Richard J. Daley Center. Read more

Great place to people watch and enjoy the scenery.

Lots and lots of history happened in this Plaza .

The location of the famous chases scene climax in the Blues Brothers.

The Chicago Picasso was the first monumental modern sculpture to be placed in the Loop. Read more

Mental note to self: I shall get half of my veggies at the farmers market .

What a view

Farmers Market ever Thursday!!

Daley Plaza does its yearly transformation into holiday central, with staples like mask decorating, a costume contest and a farmers’ market . Read more

Nice for a stroll to think about the perils of Jake Blues .

Kristkindle market

Wintertime: pigeons all up in the fire on the east side.

Tree lighting #holidayseason

Chicago Critical Mass, fun urban bike ride , last Friday of every month at 6pm. One less car! Read more

If you dont get here early, expect long lines & employee attitudes!

Sculptor Pablo Picasso never named his sculpture – nor did he ever explain what it represents. Read more

Hanging out

Watching a fashion show with Veronica

Simply Thalia at Daley farmers market

You spend a lot of money at this place. Best thing I can say is avoid at all cost.

Bears Rally

No mace allowed. Guy in front of me tried to bring some in.

I think the Picasso sculpture looks like a baboon, but maybe it is supposed to be his Afghan hound.

Very fantastic

Stop having protests at Daley Plaza for the sake of protesting...

Get a kabab at the Chicago Turkish Festival Read more

Nothing was really going on here.

Patience is key.