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Mar 29, 2025
The impressive Buckingham Fountain is located in the centre of Grant Park, between Queen's Landing and the end of Ida B. Wells Drive. It was donated to the city in 1927 and is one of the largest foun…Full review by Charles S
Dec 9, 2024
This beautiful fountain is worth a visit. It sits between Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago, and is a great place to take a break with an ice cream, coffee, or beer,Full review by Potomac_11
Nov 12, 2024
A beautiful fountain with a backdrop of the buildings in Chicago on one side and the lake on the other. A charming area for a lunch break or to take a break and just take in the scene.Full review by esmirelda
Does anyone know if the fountain is running again for December??
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Not sure; it gets pretty cold next to Lake Michigan and so ice would be an issue. Check with the city's park department web site to see what their plans this year are.
I was there In June 2019 it was running. I’m not from Chicago but based on other answers it could be closed during winter months because of The Brutal Chicago Winter.
Is anyone able to advise when will the fountain be closing for the season as I will be arriving 17th October 2018 from Australia and was hoping to be able see this while it is still on.
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The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the largest in the world, is located at Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) in Grant Park and runs …
The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the largest in the world, is located at Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) in Grant Park and runs from 8 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, typically from early May through mid-October, depending on weather.
Is the water show going on this season regularly? I ask because i remember it was under repair a few years back and i want to make sure it is functioning now. Thanks.
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It's on 8am -11pm w/ light show at dusk. I was there a few weeks ago it was back to regular operating hours.
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