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  • 5/5 Ilaysha G. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 46 reviews
    My secret little spot to just relax and enjoy the view.
    13 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Thomas B. 9 years ago on Google β€’ 653 reviews
    This is a great spot to come enjoy the water. The fountain shoots across the river at the top of the hour, sometimes dousing passing boats! Its a nice respite, tucked away in a corner of Streeterville and allowing a brief escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Grab a sack lunch and enjoy a picnic while you watch the world go by.

  • 5/5 Steve C. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 140 reviews
    This sure was a cool spot! We heard that it shoots across the river every hour, but it didn’t do that both times we came to see it, but that’s ok. It was still a nice place to sit for a minute and just relax.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lana S. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 292 reviews
    Beautiful commemorative fountain and seasonal water canon arc in a quiet residential area along the very lovely River Esplanade side of the Chicago River. An easy walk from the Sheraton Grand and Loews hotels.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Dr. Ratna C. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 116 reviews
    They should have updated that they are temporarily closed. A great evening got wasted . I had gone there specially to click dome pics. Do disappointed. The walk was not easy as had to go down and up the steps.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Greg B. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 97 reviews
    Gorgeous fountain on the north side of the River Walk. Love that you can walk behind the water. Also love the water jet that shoots across the river every hour on the hour for 5 mins. Adds something fun to the river walk experience.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Laura B. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 154 reviews
    Beautiful, you can get underneath and take a picture.

  • 4/5 Eduardo S. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 47 reviews
    It's a beautiful idea, a huge arc of water flying across the river. According with the descrption at the monument it runs for 10 minute every hour, starting at 10 am. We were there to see it from the beginning, however after 5 minutes a tourist boat full of people was approaching and the water arc turned off, why? It's weird that this Chicago attraction does not follow it's own schedule. People were there to take pictures and videos but the 10 minutes passed and the arc never came back to live.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Chris H. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 129 reviews
    The jet sprays across the river at the top of the hour except at 3 and 4 pm. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Devin G. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 13 reviews
    Come here to meditate everytime I'm in Chicago. Incredibly relaxing spot. Sit down, close your eyes, and find peace.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 nancy s. 1 year ago on Google
    Turn the Centennial on 😩 makes everyone soooo Happy😍


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