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Grant Park, Chicago
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
"The chicago skyline is an amazing backdrop during lollapalooza"(14 Tips)
"Light show at Buckingham Fountain in the evening is the best."(8 Tips)
"nice park!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)"(5 Tips)
"annual music festival."(3 Tips)
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Right in the heart of the city. A must walk day or night. Lot's of greenery, great views of Lake Michigan and the city. Special events going on all the time. Buckingham Fountain sits within.
The park is the largest green space in the city and the best place to see all the non-green spaces surrounding it. It hosts many events throughout the year and there are many more ways to get here.Upvoted Mar 24
✞CONSTANTINE ✞March 27, 2014Grant Park has the Buckingham Palace in the center as its focal point and a park that is used for the famous Lollapalooza. Buckingham Fountain is beyond gorgeous, especially at night...
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Bill PeelerJune 2, 2017Scenic views that exemplify Chicago. Beautiful park for beautiful experiences right in Chicago's front yard!
Moustafa AlmalikiMarch 20, 2018We are very lucky to have Grant Park so close to the campus. Relax in between classes and watch the beautiful Buckingham fountain.
Andy RDecember 30, 2016The garden is big and very close Lake Michigan. Doesn't have too much structure. Walk around the Lake Michigan is interesting.
SPINJuly 22, 2011Pete Wentz loves hanging out at festivals in the park. “It’s different from L.A.—no one cares who I am. Sometimes people say hi, but it doesn’t have the blood-in-the-water vibe to it.”
Get a picnic from one of the casual spots across the street, sit with your sweetie & read a book. Great people watching, too.
alexis alcalaMarch 19, 2018It is very big! It has a skate park, and has a beautiful nature feel view as you continue to walk through it.- Chingis BattsengelMarch 20, 2018Summer time Chi is the best. specially down town area. Love the new park area by Columbus and Randolph. Thank you and love you Chicago.
Chicago Park DistrictMay 2, 2013Buckingham Fountain is open for the 2013 season, daily from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain/
nikkiAugust 12, 2017gorgeous central fountain and views of the harbor. part of a great lakeside walk to Navy Pier and Millenium Park
Awesome park during any season!! Activities are year round! Definitely go ice skating in the winter
PR Nutrition IncOctober 13, 2011The only park that we can say is still submerged in Lake Michigan. This large open park is generally flat and spacious which attracts all different types of athletes.
Paula FreireJuly 28, 2015It's a very good park to walk with no rush. Enjoy yourself amd choose wicho direction you want to take.
Joseph B.April 27, 2015The park itself is rather plain (and plane). It's the events that take place AT the park that earn the praise or scorn.- Travel + LeisureMay 29, 2012Head to the lakefront park during the summer, when it hosts two major events: Taste of Chicago, the world’s largest outdoor food festival, and Lollapalooza, the annual music festival. Read more
I love Grant Park. Still amazed at the amount cool events that occur there.
RCRD LBLJune 29, 2011This park has hosted some of the world's best artists at Lollapalooza - Depeche Mode, Radiohead, My Morning Jacket, and many more. Good tunes, good times.
AmeliaAugust 23, 2014Offers so much: baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, beach volleyball, and jogging/biking trails
MasterCardAugust 6, 2012Renamed in 1901 after President Grant, this park has hosted presidential rallies, music rallies, and innumerable softball games. Visit at sunrise to see the city wake up.- It's amazing how many cool events can happen in one park
Time Out ChicagoOctober 31, 2011The beautiful Grant Park Rose Garden is a popular location for weddings and also a peaceful place to enjoy the park's scenery.
Jake SmithSeptember 25, 2012If you can, head here during the week for a relaxing, peaceful visit without many other people around.
This park has SO much to see and do! Definitely don’t skip it!
Sara ODecember 25, 2012This place hosts some of the city's biggest & best outdoor events <3 Notably, LOLLAPALOOZA!
Alice GraphixSeptember 25, 2011People watching by the Bean or fountain is always great for sparking new ideas
Ash DeVechtMarch 12, 2010Movies in the park...best summer event EVER. Get there early. If you scurry in at the last minute you'll get mean glares when you block everyone's view of the screen.
Jaysyn LongoriaAugust 20, 2013Buckingham Fountain look familiar to you? It's featured in the opening title sequence on "Married With Children". Move here and work in a shoe store. Whoaaaah Bundy!!!
Marq and Chriselle's Super Awesome WeddingNovember 15, 2011Lollapalooza was Marq & Chriselle's first big music festival they attended together in '09. XL held her own in the rowdy crowd during The Killer's headlining set gaining extra points in Marq's book- Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015The Chicago Blues Festival lasts for three days and has featured the legendary B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Etta James in past years.
Hollie MorrisJune 14, 2013At the top of every hour, the fountain sprays really high. If you're not trying to get wet, walk around.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014This amazing acreage hosts music fests, innovative plays…and presidential acceptance speeches watched by 100,000 attendees. Read more
Grab some lunch and sit atop the hill on a summer afternoon for people watching or bring a sled during snowy winter days.
John SmithersDecember 7, 2011I like talking with the homeless people in the park. They have some amazing stories to share.
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Proudly referred to as Chicago's "front yard," Grant Park is a public park, 319 acres located in Chicago’s central business district in the Loop Community area. Grant Park’s most notable features include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus.
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- 6:00 AM–11:00 PM
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- 9.5
"Lots to do and see. Great park in the heart of downtown Chicago."
Ashley Stark - 9.1
"Terry is right! On the hour, the fountain shoots up extra high and you can run thru the mist! So refreshing on a hot summer day!"
mtnbke - 9.3
"Something new and refreshing! Its nice to see the little ones (and adults) have fun on the slides and obstacles. Chicago is the greatest city to be."
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- 8.3
"Great for all different athletes, over 15 acres! Park has a fitness center, indoor swimming pool for the public along with various types of sports fields which can be enjoyed all year round."
PR Nutrition Inc - 8.9
"This Chicago Park District facility offers baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, gyms and a playground."
Time Out Chicago - 9.0
"Great park in the city."
David Weathersby
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