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Buckingham Fountain

Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Ranked #38 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 96 Reviews
Type: Fountains, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Chicago's landmark is considered one of America's finest fountains due to its Beaux-Arts-style landscape design, finely wrought bronze sculpture and...... more » Owner description: Chicago's landmark is considered one of America's finest fountains due to its Beaux-Arts-style landscape design, finely wrought bronze sculpture and innovative use of technology. « less
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Mount Prospect, Illinois
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

It's great time with the family or out of town guests. It's a must see at night with the lights...such a great part of Chicago history. More

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Cordova, Tennessee
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

This is a wonderful place to visit and is an excellent background for picture. I grow up watching Married with Children so I had to visit. It is beautiful place to see. More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The fountain looks much larger and more spectacular in real life than during the opening credits of Married with Children! Nice stroll through the park and excellent photo opp with either the city skyline or the lake in the background. More

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Austin, Texas
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Best time to go is summer during a festival. Park nearby, and great city views. Beautiful fountain More

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Hollywood, Florida
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136 reviews 136 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

The wind is very strong of course since is windy city but can see it in the photo by the water fountain. this is great architecture def must see.... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Enjoyed all the lights and music one evening. Tried to take pictures of it, but didn't really come out very well More

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Chicago, Illinois
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Very impressive, not really much to see, other than a huge fountain. Check out the times its working on line before to take a trip across the park to it. You won't see it at its best if it not shooting its water into the air. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Just was down by the lakefront today and cannot help but admire the beauty of it. Buckingham fountain is a beautiful front to the skyline or the lake. The water display cannot be beat. The only thing that makes me sad is that we have become so ill mannered that we need fences to prevent ourselves from destroying the beauty... More

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Amherst NH
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Yes, Buckingham is very beautiful at night in the summer. But, walking around the park at night is not recommended. Take a bus to the nearest stop, take your photo that will not come out (because it is night!), and then get back on the bus. Otherwise, just get the postcard at CVS. If you have a day to spend... More

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Gurnee, Illinois
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

After hearing about the Buckingham Fountain from a tour in the John Hancock Obersevatory, I figured it was worth a visit. We walked down to the Bean and thought there'd be signs for the fountain. Eventually we found it, but no signs oddly enough. I also thought that every hour on the hour it would be doing a water show,... More

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