Centennial Fountain, Chicago

Name: Centennial Fountain
Address: North bank Chicago River at McClurg Court, Chicago, 60610, United States

#299 among attractions in Chicago

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Nicholas J Melas Centennial Fountain is located on the north bank of the Chicago River at McClurg Court in Near North Side, Chicago. It was dedicated in 1989, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, perhaps best known for its major achievement in reversing the flow of the Chicago River in 1900; and in 1999, this system was named a "Civil Engineering Monument of the Millennium" by the American Society of Civil Engineers. ()

Coordinates: 41°53'20"N, 87°37'3"W

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North bank Chicago River at McClurg CourtDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago 60610 United States

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Centennial Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Architecture Center, Chicago Riverwalk, Tribune Tower, Billy Goat Tavern.

~1520 ftW
River cruise
Architecture Center, Chicago
8 min walk • The Architecture Center in Chicago, a hub for design and urban planning enthusiasts, offers an unparalleled experience for those interested in the city's storied architectural heritage. Notably, the center is the starting point for the acclaimed Chicago River Cruise, a...
~1150 ftW
Park
Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago
6 min walk • The Chicago Riverwalk is a multi-use public space located on the south bank of the main branch of the Chicago River, extending from Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan to Lake Street.
~1760 ftW
Skyscraper with French Gothic elements
Tribune Tower, Chicago
9 min walk • The Tribune Tower is a 463-foot-tall, 36-floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located at 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.4 miW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Billy Goat Tavern, Chicago
10 min walk • The Billy Goat Tavern is a chain of taverns located in Chicago, Illinois. Its restaurants are based on the original Billy Goat Tavern founded in 1934 by Billy Sianis, a Greek immigrant.
~1010 ftN
Park
One Bennett Park, Chicago
5 min walk • One Bennett Park is a skyscraper at 451 East Grand Avenue, in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago. The project was first announced as the building at 451 E.
~1720 ftW
Memorial
Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite, Chicago
9 min walk • The Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite is the location where, around the 1780s, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable located his home and trading post. This home is generally considered to be the first permanent, non-native, residence in Chicago, Illinois.
~1990 ftS
Park, Ice rink, Trail
Skating Ribbon, Chicago
10 min walk • Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is a seasonal public ice skating surface in the Maggie Daley Park section of Grant Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, which is bounded by Columbus Drive, Randolph Street, Monroe Street and Lake Shore Drive. The ice skating ribbon opened on December 13, 2014, along with the park.
~1410 ftSW
Skyscraper
Illinois Center, Chicago
7 min walk • Illinois Center is a mixed-use urban development in downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA, lying east of Michigan Avenue. It is notable in that the streets running through it have three levels.
~1200 ftN
Skyscraper
Atwater Apartments, Chicago
6 min walk • Atwater Apartments is an apartment skyscraper adjacent to the Streeterville neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It was previously called Streeter Place. The building was completed in 2009. It contains 54 stories, 480 units, and many amenities.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Arts Club of Chicago, Chicago
10 min walk • Arts Club of Chicago is a private club and public exhibition space located in the Near North Side community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States, a block east of the Magnificent Mile, that exhibits international contemporary art.
~1560 ftSW
Modernist architecture
Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower, Chicago
8 min walk • The Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower is on the north end of Millennium Park along E. Randolph Street at the NE corner of Randolph and Columbus Drive, in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Centennial Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Coast at Lakeshore East, Chicago (3 min walk), Gateway Tower, Chicago (5 min walk), 400 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago (5 min walk), Outer Drive Bridge, Chicago (5 min walk).

How to get to Centennial Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centennial Fountain:

Bus

Columbus & North Water NB • Lines: 124 (4 min walk)
Illinois & McClurg • Lines: 124, 2, 29, 65, 66 (4 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (11 min walk)
Van Buren Street (23 min walk)

Metro

Grand • Lines: Red (15 min walk)
State/Lake • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (15 min walk)