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500 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605

+1 312 742 7529

Open Hours24 hours daily

http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/buckinghamfountain.fountainhome

OverviewGraceful 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... more

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so many memories

by A Yahoo! Contributor

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...more

Positive Proposal

by Meggie

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...more

Water water

by "G Rob"

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...more

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