Clarence Buckingham Fountain
Neighborhood: Loop
Nearest Train: Red Line, Jackson St stop
Phone: +1 312 742 7529
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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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Worth a Look
Neighborhood: Loop
Nearest Train: Red Line, Jackson St stop
Phone: +1 312 742 7529
Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Virtual Tour Website
Audio Guide
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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TravelAlaska.com
Daily 8a-11pFour Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/Partners
Reviews
Awesome spectacle, day or night
Impressive from afar, ornate and fun up close. It's free and conveniently-located....
Reviewed by:Joseph from on Apr 27 2009
Don't miss out!
I loved the Buckingham Fountain, it was beautiful especially on a hot June day. This is just one of...
Reviewed by:Char B from on Jun 09 2008
so many memories
Buckingham Fountain brings back so many memories of when I lived in Chicago. I have not been back t...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 24 2008
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