Buckingham Fountain gives Grant Park a cinematic center of gravity. In daylight it frames the city with water and open sky; after dark, the fountain and skyline take on a completely different character.
What makes it shine
Skyline backdrop
Evening light
Grant Park setting
Explore the scene
Start with the wide view, then look for the details that give the place its character. Shining Cities is built around visual discovery: how a destination changes with your angle, the hour and the movement around it.
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