Buckingham Fountain
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
A giant Rococo fountain at the center of Grant Park. Its hourly water shows and night lighting are the city's signature image.
Completed in 1927, this is one of the largest fountains in the world. It was inspired by the Latona Fountain at Versailles, and its four groups of sea horses symbolize the four states that border Lake Michigan. It is open roughly from May to mid-October. During the day, a large water show of about 20 minutes takes place every hour, with a central jet rising about 45 meters. After dusk, lights and music are added. Admission is free. It sits at the center of Grant Park and is within walking distance of Millennium Park and the Museum Campus.
Opening hours
About May–mid-October, 8am–11pm (fountain show on the hour)
Nearby sights
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Buddy Guy's Legends
- Millennium Park & Cloud Gate
- Chicago Lakefront Trail
- Shedd Aquarium
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Chicago Cultural Center
- Chicago Riverwalk & Architecture Cruise