Located in the heart of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain is one of Chicago's
                     most popular  summer attractions.  Buckingham is one of the largest fountain
                     in the world, with 133 jets spraying 14,000 gallons of water per minute as high
                     as 135 feet in the air. A computer controls the entire display, including the
                     dazzling colored light show that takes place nightly from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
                     Music has beeen added in 1999 to play along with some displays.

                      Buckingham Fountain has benefits other than entertainment—it's a
                     good place to cool off on hot and muggy afternoons. Employees frequently flock
                     here for a lunchtime escape from the office.

                     Skateboarders, skaters and cyclists, once welcome near the fountain,
                     have been officially banned due to damage to the stone and concrete stairs.
                     Be careful—police still patrol for such activities and will ticket offenders.