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City note 40 · Landmark

Buckingham Fountain

A Chicago landmark in Loop that can orient a day and connect several nearby plans.

301 South Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605Open map

Useful as a meeting point and piece of city infrastructure – not merely something to photograph once.

Good for
Daytime · Solo
Time
30 min – 1 hr
Cost
Free
Plan
Walk in

Hours, access, menus, admission, and programming can change; check the linked planning page before making a special trip

Checked August 10, 2026 against the official public source

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