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Grant Park
Chicago, IL 60601
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+1 312 742 7529
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Neighborhood :
Loop
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fu... - Mon to Sun from 08:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Graceful sea horses spray jets of water into the lagoon that surrounds what is perhaps Chicago's most beloved public piece of art. Philanthropist Kate Buckingham commissioned the fountain in 1927 in honor of her brother Clarence. Its design parallels one of the fountains at Versailles Palace in France. You may, however, recognize it from the intro to "Married with Children." Recently renovated, the fountain has been returned to its former splendor. At night, it becomes gorgeously illuminated, drawing crowds from May 1st (or earlier if warm) until mid-October.
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I love discovering new stuff in Chicago. Today while riding my bike south along the lakefront, just south of the McCormick Place, I discovered the...
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Don't miss out!
I loved the Buckingham Fountain, it was beautiful especially on a hot June day. This is just one of the many free attactions near eachother. ...
so many memories
Buckingham Fountain brings back so many memories of when I lived in Chicago. I have not been back to Chicago in 20 years but this year I am go...
Positive Proposal
I loved the fountains at night, because they light up and look so gorgeous!! It was especially nice when my now husband took me there when we w...
Water water
YOu need to get here soon going to be down for 18 months for repairs. The place is much bigger then expected. A nice place to relax and watch t...
Chicago~Chicago
In the Chill of the night and the City brightly lit in background all is Dazzling and Crazy at Buckingham Fountain!!! Cars wizzing by....sounds...
Buck Fountain
Most beautiful in the country.Go there with time to sit and do nothing but enjoy. Coffe stands open in the morning.A MUST SEE at night!
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Romantic!
My husband proposed to me at Buckingham fountain! It's a beautiful sight and it's amazing when it's lit.
This Grant Park attraction is the perfect spot for a romantic stroll.
OverviewBuckingham is one of the largest fountains in the world, with 134 jets spraying more than 14,000 gallons of water per minute as hig
Beautiful simplicity
Spent hours relaxing, watching people and taking in the wonderful view. Shaded areas are great to get out of the summer sun and let the lake br...
Great "Walkby" Attraction
Beautiful sculpted artwork in this huge fountain. Was on our way back from the Field Museum and neat to look at. Wouldn't pay cab fare or go ...
Visual Pleasure
Situated in an Ideal location in the beautifully maintain Grant Park area. With great Hot Dogs
The Beauty Of Europe
This is an awesome place to visit. It remined me of some thing you would find in England. It takes your breath away.
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