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Buckingham Fountain was one of the highlights of our visit to Chicago. The fountain itself is absolutely stunning and much larger than I expected. The water displays are beautiful to watch, especially with the city skyline serving as a backdrop. The surrounding gardens and walking paths are well maintained, making it a great place to stroll, relax, or take photos. We visited during Pokémon GO Fest and were impressed by how well the area handled the large crowds while still feeling clean and enjoyable. The views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago are incredible, and there are countless opportunities for great pictures. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, Buckingham Fountain is definitely worth a stop while exploring the city.
Buckingham Fountain is a magnificent, must-see masterpiece that stands as one of the true icons of Chicago's Grant Park. As one of the largest fountains in the world, its stunning Rococo wedding-cake design is a breathtaking sight against the backdrop of the towering city skyline and the vast waters of Lake Michigan. The fountain truly comes alive during its spectacular hourly water shows, where it shoots a massive jet of water a dramatic 150 feet into the air. If you can, visit in the evening when the display is accompanied by a beautifully choreographed show of dynamic lights and music, transforming the historic landmark into a magical, glowing centerpiece that perfectly captures the grand scale and classic elegance of Chicago.
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Such a beautiful fountain and a fun stop while visiting Chicago! I especially wanted to see it because I remembered it from the opening of Married… with Children, so it was really cool seeing it in person. The fountain and the views around it are beautiful and definitely worth a quick stop and a few pictures.
One of the must visit place if you are in Chicago. Evening is the best time. You get a view of skyline in front of fountain. Good vibe. We visited on weekday - they have shows every hour for 20 mins from 7 to 9. If you are in summer time 9 pm is best as it looks good after sunset. I’m taking is bit tough so plan extra time for that. Seating is limited so plan accordingly.
Beautiful fountain the surrounding if this fountain are also wonderful. Good walking track with Greenery and you can have a beautiful Chicago downtown view from here. Also lot of attractions nearby like Art museum, planitorium and Art institute