Name: Grant Park
Address: Chicago, IL
Telephone: (312) 742-3918
Rating: 4.7

312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.

Millennium Park

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Navy Pier

Lincoln Park Zoo

Wrigley Field

The Art Institute of Chicago

The center jet of Buckingham Fountain shoots water up an impressive 150 feet into the air during its light and water displays.

Buckingham Fountain's Jet

Buckingham Fountain was modeled after the extravagant fountains at the Palace of Versailles, but it's twice the size, making it one of the largest fountains in the world.

Fountain Inspiration

Buckingham Fountain was dedicated in 1927 as a gift to the city from Kate Sturges Buckingham in memory of her brother Clarence.

Fountain Dedication

Maggie Daley Park, a modern playground with a climbing wall, skating ribbon, and other unique features, is a recent addition to Grant Park.

Modern Addition

Grant Park was expanded through land reclamation, adding to its vast open space.

Park Expansion

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Grant Park was the center of several disputes over its use as open space.

Grant Park

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Buckingham Fountain's Jet

Fountain Inspiration

Fountain Dedication

Modern Addition

Location