Buckingham Fountain

The Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks, located in the heart of Grant Park. Known for its impressive size and grandeur, this massive fountain features stunning water displays and light shows, especially at night when it lights up the skyline ✨. Inspired by the Fountain of Versailles, it has four sea horse sculptures 🐴representing Lake Michigan's bordering states. During the summer months, it operates daily with water shows every 20 minutes ⏱️. A perfect spot for photos 📸, relaxation, or a scenic stroll along the lakefront 🌅.

The Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is wheelchair accessible, with smooth, paved pathways surrounding the fountain for easy navigation. For parking, the closest option is Millennium Park Garage, which offers designated accessible parking spaces. The area is also served by public transit, making it easy to reach by bus or train. The park offers benches and grassy areas for relaxing and enjoying the views

• Iconic landmark in Grant Park, known for its grandeur and beauty
• Impressive water displays with light shows, especially at night
• Four sea horse sculptures representing the bordering states of Lake Michigan
  
• Water shows operate daily during the summer, every 20 minutes