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Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain: Buckingham Fountain and Grant Park
meteorologist1
  • By meteorologist1 on August 7, 2005
  • Chicago Page by meteorologist1
  • Buckingham Fountain - Chicago
    Buckingham Fountain
    by meteorologist1
    The Buckingham Fountain area located in Grant Park offers a breathtaking view of the Chicago skyscrapers. The fountain itself is the centerpiece of Grant Park and is considered one of the finest fountains in the country. The fountain was built back in the late 1920's and was funded by philanthropist Kate Buckingham in memory of her brother. The fountain can be seen while driving on Lake Shore Drive and is within walking distance from Millenium Park and the Magnificent Mile. The best photographs of Chicago can be obtained here, so don't miss the excellent photograph opportunity.

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  • Phone: 312-742-7529
  • Directions: east of the Loop
  • Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/
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    Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain: Spectacular Fountain, Day or Night
    jmhenry1123
  • By jmhenry1123 on June 17, 2005
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  • Buckingham Fountain - Chicago
    Buckingham Fountain
    by jmhenry1123
    The Buckingham Fountain is the crowning decorative centerpiece of Grant Park. It is framed by the lakefront and Congress Parkway and Columbus Drive.

    The fountain has a magnificent plume of water shooting over 60 feet in the air. At night the fountain is bathed in an array of colors.

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  • Phone: 312-742-7529
  • Directions: east of the Loop
  • Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/
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    Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain: Make a wish!
    rebeccash
  • By rebeccash on August 15, 2006
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  • Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain - Chicago
    by rebeccash
    The Buckingham fountain is really amazingly beautiful under the blue sky. I made a wish there, but it hasn't come true by now. But it's not harmful to try.

  • Phone: 312-742-7529
  • Directions: east of the Loop
  • Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/
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    Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain: Buckingham Fountain
  • By naughtee_kittee on January 16, 2005
  • Chicago Page by naughtee_kittee

  • "The great Buckingham
    fountain."
    by naughtee_kittee
    This fountain is a great experience to see, especially on a warm summer day. This fountain is famous, it has been in many shows and movies. At night it lights up into different colors.

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  • Phone: 312-742-7529
  • Directions: east of the Loop
  • Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/
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    Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain: View of Buckingham Fountains...
  • By Pete_Thera on August 25, 2002
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  • Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain - Chicago
    by Pete_Thera
    View of Buckingham Fountains and buildings of Chicago, including famous Sears Tower.

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    Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain: You get a great view of the city from the fountain
    gover
  • By gover on September 18, 2009
  • Chicago Page by gover
  • Buckingham Fountain at sunset - Chicago
    Buckingham Fountain at sunset
    by gover
    We sat by the fountain during the Taste of Chicago to enjoy the views (and our cheesecake!)
    Only disappointment that during "The Taste" they shut the lights off the fountain at 9:00 pm.

  • Phone: 312-742-7529
  • Directions: east of the Loop
  • Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/
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    Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain: Lincoln at Grant Park
    Toughluck
  • By Toughluck on October 26, 2007
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  • Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain - Chicago
    by Toughluck,
    1 more photos
    I'm just loading pictures and place holders until I can get back and add some text. Come back in November and see what's been added.

  • Phone: 312-742-7529
  • Directions: east of the Loop
  • Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/
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    Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain: Buckingham Fountain
    winnietankl
  • By winnietankl on November 1, 2009
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  • Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain - Chicago
    by winnietankl, 1 more photos
    The Fountain which is located in Grant Park is consider one of the biggest fountain in the world and most popular attractions in Chicago. The four sea horses on its sides represent the four states that touch Lake Michigan: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.
    The fountain operates from Apr to Nov (10am to 11pm each day). Every hour for 20 minutes the fountain produces a major water display and accompanied by lights and music at dusk.

  • Phone: 312-742-7529
  • Directions: east of the Loop
  • Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/
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    Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain: Buckingham Fountain
    tim07
  • Updated By tim07 on March 9, 2008
  • Chicago Page by tim07
  • Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain - Chicago
    by tim07, 1 more photos
    The fountain is one of the cities most impressive sights, watching the 133 jets shoot water to a height of 135ft. During the day it's an ideal place to relax from the heat & the crowds of the city. At night hundreds of spotlights create a show set to music & light on the hour from dusk to 11pm (April to October).

    The four pairs of seahorses in each corner represent the four US states that border
    Lake Michigan.

  • Phone: 312-742-7529
  • Directions: east of the Loop
  • Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/
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    Grant Park / Buckingham Fountain: Grant Park
    HotSpotJ
  • By HotSpotJ on February 15, 2007
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  • Sunrise in Grant Park - Chicago
    Sunrise in Grant Park
    by HotSpotJ, 2 more photos
    In the summer Grant Park is an awesome place to go for a jog and have a beautiful view of the Lake- if you're adventurous enough you can jog to Soldier Field and back, with Buckingham Fountain in the center of it all.

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  • Phone: 312-742-7529
  • Directions: east of the Loop
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