Buckingham Fountain, [object Object]

301 E Columbus Dr 500 S Congress Pkwy Chicago, IL 6060, USA

One of the world's largest fountains

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Introduction

The fountain in Grant Park is one of the largest in the world and is an iconic building in Chicago. The fountain has a volume of 5,600 cubic meters and was the largest sculptural and lighting fountain created at the time. The main body consists of three circular pools, representing the nearby Lake Michigan, and the surrounding seahorses represent the four states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The fountain typically sprays water from mid-April to mid-October and is accompanied by colorful lights and music every night from 9:00 to 23:00.

Address

301 E Columbus Dr 500 S Congress Pkwy Chicago, IL 6060, USA

Opening hours

From April to mid-October each year (subject to weather conditions), the opening hours are from 8:00 to 23:00. Please check the website for specific times.

Transportation

Take CTA buses 3, 4, 6, 7, 126, or 147 to Congress station and get off at the intersection of Congress Parkway and Columbus Drive by the lakeside.

Website http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain