Buckingham Fountain in Chicago Loop
Buckingham Fountain in Loop in Chicago is an attraction (wheelchair accessible), South Columbus Drive 301 (60605). Buckingham Fountain is also known as Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain. Buckingham Fountain is built in the Rococo style. Ⓦ.
- House Number
- 301
- Postal Code
- 60605
- Street
- South Columbus Drive
- Alternate Name
- Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
- Amenity
- fountain
- Nature
- water
- Tourism
- attraction
- Website
- https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain/
- Wheelchair Access
- yes
Streets nearby
Lakefront TrailUrban Kyaks, 3rd Coast Cycles, Magma, Museum Campus, Buckingham Fountain, Shoreline Water Taxi, Monroe Harbor Tender Service, Cafe Michelle
0.1 mi
South DuSable Lake Shore Drive0.2 mi
East Ida B. Wells DriveLilies, Magdalene, Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash, Rafael Restaurant, Congress Lounge, Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan, Cafecito, Blaze Pizza
0.2 mi
McCormick Place BuswayTerzo Piano, Cafe Moderno
0.2 mi
East Jackson DriveVan Buren Street, Sir Georg Solti Bust, Relish Chicago Hot Dogs
0.2 mi
PedwayVan Buren Street, Metra, South Shore Line, U.S. Bank, Strobel Dentistry, Hector Guimard Metro entrance, Rosetta Italian, Chase, Noodles & Company, McDonald's, Christkindlmarket, Cook County Courthouse, Ventra, Fifth Third Bank, DHL, Amuse, Flamingo, Subway, Amazon Hub Locker, ChargePoint, LaSalle Street Station, The Buckingham Hotel, San Marco II, 150, Giordano's Pizzeria, Tavern at the Park, Dearborn St & Monroe St, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Chicago Visitors Information Center, Starbucks, Dunkin', Anthropologie, Sephora, AMC Dine-In Block 37, Gayle V’s Best Ever Grilled Cheese, MacGuffins Bar & Lounge, Farmer's Fridge, State Street Souvenirs, Banana Republic, Van Buren Street Station RTA Information Board, National College of Education Urban Campus, Bert Green Fine Art, Shake Shack, Acanto, Drawing Room, Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea, Game Room, Cindy’s, SeoulSpice, Remington’s, The Gage, Bye Bye Chicago, Hot Woks Cool Sushi, TE'AMO Boba Bar, Michigan & Jackson, Kilwins, Fontano's Pizza and Subs, Michigan Ave & Washington St, Michigan & Washington, Brown Bag Seafood, Millennium Station, Mindy’s Hot Chocolate Bakery, Loft, Au Bon Pain, Tesla Supercharger, Bake For Me, Toro, THE BAR, The Living Room, Market Chicago, Jimmy John's, Chicago Architecture Center, 7-Eleven, FedEx Office, Wow Bao, Protein Bar, Paratransit, Infield’s, Frontera Fresco
0.2 mi
East Balbo DriveBalbo & Michigan, Balbo & Columbus
0.3 mi
South Columbus DriveIn Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic, Buckingham Fountain, 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass)
0.3 mi
Nichols BridgewayInterconnected
0.4 mi
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Pavilions nearby
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Public restrooms nearby
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| Named after | Clarence Buckingham |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Rococo |
| Founded by | Kate Sturges Buckingham |
| Heritage designation | Chicago Landmark |
| Located in | Chicago |
| Country | United States |
| Native name | Buckingham Fountain |
| Railway | |
| Bus | |
| Streetcar |
| Bike path | |
| Bike lane on roadway | |
| Cycling allowed on bus lane | |
| Bicycle street | |
| Open to cyclists | |
| Open to cyclists, good path | |
| Cycling prohibited | |
| Cobblestone |
| Long-distance bike route | (depending on scale) | |
| Long-distance bike route |
| Path |
| Long-distance hiking trail | (depending on scale) | |
| Long-distance hiking trail | ||
| Pedestrians prohibited |