The First-Timer · Mia · Chicago
Buckingham Fountain
A five-minute classic. Time it for the top of the hour and you'll catch the big spout, free.
The grand 1927 fountain in Grant Park, with a big water-and-light show on the hour.
— Mia, The First-Timer
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