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Crown Fountain
Fountain, Outdoor Sculpture, and Public Art
Grant Park, Chicago
"... of the fountain and people watch."(2 Tips)
"Amazing structure by Chicago architecture firm Krueck & Saxton"(2 Tips)
"Creative and fun public park"(7 Tips)
"Good tourist people watching"(2 Tips)
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Thamer AMay 4, 2018When I visited it, it wasn’t working. However, I think it’s really special place that has to be visited for sure since it’s very close to the cloud gate.
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Kirstjen LorenzJune 2, 2017Very successful park in downtown Chicago. Even adults can cool off without feeling odd about "playing in a fountain" here. Great people-watching, too.Upvote23Downvote
Dana JensenNovember 27, 2014I always take out of town visitors here, but be aware that they turn off the "spitting" water feature as well as the fountains well before the first frost.Upvote12Downvote
Duncan PJSeptember 2, 2014Nice place to cool off on a hot day. Come early for some photos before the crowds
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Matt H.July 22, 2014An interesting stop. Seems that this area has been turned into a water park. Call me a fuddy-duddy, but I feel it detracts from the nature of the art...UpvoteDownvote
Let's Go Road TrippinOctober 23, 2013Great place to cool off on a hot day. How many faces appear on the monoliths?
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Darren CalhounOctober 22, 2011This is actually the Crown Plaza, aka - the "Faces Fountain" that spits water. There's a rotating outdoor exhibit of sculpture in the area as well as events year-round.UpvoteDownvote- Faithe MasonJune 4, 2015I love to come here during my lunch break and enjoy the sounds of the fountain and people watch.UpvoteDownvote
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 2, 2011Traveling with kids? Splash around in the Crown Fountain in Millennium Park before attending a free family lecture, workshop or tour. -- Green Guide EditorUpvote10Downvote
Eva GuadarramaMarch 14, 2016I really like this fountain, and I recommend going here in the summer to cool off.UpvoteDownvote
Jonathan FerreraSeptember 8, 2015A fun fountain park, but mostly if you have children. Otherwise, the people-watching is great.UpvoteDownvote
bunnieAugust 28, 2013Take your shoes off and go for a dip in the hot weather. :) The art is not working right now as it's under construction.
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Cody LoranceSeptember 4, 2012Bring the children on a warm day and be ready to get wet. Free, Chicago fun that is difficult to top.UpvoteDownvote
Chulses MacSSeptember 5, 2015Fun sculpture park. Gets crowded with children splashing everywhere.UpvoteDownvote
Jake SmithJune 1, 2013Bring a plastic bag for your phone and wallet. The more time you spend here, the more likely things will get wet.Upvote2Downvote
John KiddeNovember 2, 2014Great fountain, watch your step, the ground is wet and slipperyUpvoteDownvote
Samantha LeeAugust 4, 2016Hang around for when the fountain goes off. The faces change afterwards.UpvoteDownvote
Kelcie BeckerSeptember 19, 2013Make sure to visit when it's not too hot! Mad house during summer.UpvoteDownvote
Peter SHINAugust 12, 2013When screen move, it is awesome for everyone. But it is not, just good for kids.UpvoteDownvote
Eva 🐾 BanovaJanuary 19, 2016It doesn't work in winter, so we'll have to come back in summerUpvoteDownvote
Donnie BMarch 22, 2013The place is kind of over run buy kids during the summer time cooling off in the fountainUpvoteDownvote
JH H-DMay 12, 2016Splashing in the water is fun, but the stream coming out of someone's mouth is a bit muchUpvoteDownvote
Anthony HaskinsSeptember 18, 2014Just checking out the sights and enjoying the weather between meetings.UpvoteDownvote
Ben CaronSeptember 9, 2015Not sure to like this. It might be more interesting at nightUpvoteDownvote
Jaime BricenoJuly 7, 2014Want a break for the heat of the summer this is your place!!!UpvoteDownvote- David BasultoAugust 17, 2011Amazing structure by Chicago architecture firm Krueck & SaxtonUpvote3Downvote
It's hard to have lunch at the fountain during the summer since it becomes a kiddies pool :-(Upvote1Downvote
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Crown Fountain
Michigan Ave (btwn S Michigan Ave and Boeing Gallery S)
Chicago, IL 60602
United States
Chicago, IL 60602
United States
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 AM–11:00 PM
(312) 742-1168
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