Buckingham Fountain
Neighborhood: South 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 1 (or earlier if warm) until mid-October.
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Worth a Look
Neighborhood: South 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 1 (or earlier if warm) until mid-October.
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Reviewed by:charbarrientos from on Jun 09 2008
so many memories
I loved the fountains at night, because they light up and look so gorgeous!! It was especially nice ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 24 2008
Positive Proposal
YOu need to get here soon going to be down for 18 months for repairs. The place is much bigger then ...
Reviewed by:shopgirl51980 from on Oct 29 2007
