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Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
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- 4.717k reviews
- Free
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
A sweeping, historic Beaux-Arts fountain set in the heart of Grant Park, offering dramatic water displays and seasonal light shows. Expect broad plazas, relaxed crowds, and excellent photo opportunities—perfect for sightseeing, picnics, and people-watching near Chicago’s lakefront.
Right now · 8:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
55°
Overcast
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 8%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 9am
55° - 10am57°
- 11am59°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Seasonal hours: check before you goHours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
- 2 Grant Park · 4 min
- 3 Lakefront Park · 4 min
- 4 Petrillo Music Shell · 6 min
- 5 The Secret Treasure · 6 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 17k reviews
Known for
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Picnics
- Scenic views
- Historic landmarks
- Picnic areas
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Lively
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowGrant ParkPark · 4 min walk
Lakefront ParkPark · 4 min walk
Petrillo Music ShellLive music · 6 min walk
The Secret TreasureLandmark · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time