What to do and see in Illinois, United States: The Best Fountains

May 1, 2022 Hana Mouser

Discover the best top things to do in Illinois, United States including Buckingham Fountain, Fountain of Time, Crown Fountain, Centennial Fountain and Water Arc, Pioneer Court, Vietnam Veterans Fountain, Drexel Fountain, Prayer for Rain Sculpture.
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1. Buckingham Fountain

Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60605 +1 312-742-7529 http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,362 reviews

Buckingham Fountain

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.

Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States

If you have visited and viewed and marveled at Buckingham Fountain this summer, you are running out of time. Located in the center of Grant Park, between Queen's Landing and Congress Parkway, near the intersection of Columbus Drive and Ida B. Wells Drive, off Lake Shore Drive, overlooking Lake Michigan, the Chicago Landmark is one of the largest fountains in the world. Dedicated in 1927, it is built in a rococo wedding cake style and inspired by the Latona Fountain at the Palace of Versailles in France. It operates daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. from mid-April to mid-October. Water shows occur every hour on the hour and last 20 minutes. During shows, the center jet shoots up vertically to 150 feet. After dusk, shows are choreographed with lights and music. The fountain represents Lake Michigan with four sets of sea horses symbolizing the four states that border the lake--Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana. The fountain was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. It remains one of downtown Chicago's most popular tourist attractions, along with Navy Pier and Cloud Gate or the "Bean" in Millennium Park. It is constructed of Georgia pink marble and contains 1.5 million gallons of water. During a display, more than 14,000 gallons per minute are pushed through its 193 jets. The bottom pool of the fountain is 280 feet in diameter. Another trivia item: The fountain's security system is monitored from Arlington Heights, a northwest Chicago suburb.

2. Fountain of Time

5900 South Cottage Grove Ave East 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60615 +1 312-747-6823
Excellent
60%
Good
20%
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20%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Fountain of Time

3. Crown Fountain

201 E Randolph St Millennium Park, Chicago, IL 60601-6530 +1 312-742-1168 http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_s_publicartcrownfountaininmillenniumpark.html
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,118 reviews

Crown Fountain

Reviewed By Dreamduck - Portland, United States

The fountain, found in the Millennium Park is a true delight, even when it isn't sweltering outside. Composed of black granite between a pair of glass brick towers, folks are invited to splash in the reflecting pool. LED videos of Chicago residents are displayed on the front-facing towers. The big surprise came when water spouted through a nozzle cleverly placed in the mouth of the person who was displayed. This is certainly a stop to make as you tour Millennium Park.

4. Centennial Fountain and Water Arc

North bank Chicago River at McClurg Court 400 N McClurg Ct,, Chicago, IL 60610 http://www.mwrd.org/irj/go/km/docs/documents/MWRD/internet/News%26Media/photogallery/photo11410/real_p.htm
Excellent
42%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Centennial Fountain and Water Arc

5. Pioneer Court

401 N Michigan Ave Between Michigan Ave & City Front Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611-4255 +1 312-854-8222
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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0%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Pioneer Court

Reviewed By 490irinag - Illinois, United States

The location of Pioneer Court can't be beat - it is a central plaza between N Michigan Avenue, Tribune Tower, Equitable Life Assurance of America Building (a skyscraper at 401 N Michigan Ave), a new Apple Store (opened in 2017) and Michigan Ave Bridge. Pioneer Court is not that large, but now it's decorated for holidays, plus it opens to some fantastic views of major central landmarks and attraction sites of the city, including Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, Chicago River, and London Guarantee Building across Michigan Avenue Bridge. Great place.

6. Vietnam Veterans Fountain

35 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601-2314 +1 312-744-6630 [email protected]
Excellent
29%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 38 reviews

Vietnam Veterans Fountain

7. Drexel Fountain

5100 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60615-3704 +1 312-744-6630
Excellent
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Good
80%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Drexel Fountain

8. Prayer for Rain Sculpture

400 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3827 http://www.champaignparkdistrict.com/facilities/other/prayerforrain.htm
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

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