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Agora (in Grant Park)
S. Michigan Ave. (100 E) & E. Roosevelt Dr. (1200 S.)  |  312.742.PLAY (7529)  |  Free Admission

Located along the southwest side of Grant Park, Agora is one of Chicago’s most recent and important sculptural installations. Comprised of 106 nine-foot tall headless torsos made of cast iron, the artwork derives it name from the Greek word for meeting place. Internationally renowned artist Magdalena Abakanowicz donated th...

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Annual Outdoor Gardens in Chicago's parks
S Michigan Ave & E Congress Pkwy  |  312-742-7529  |  Free Admission

Discover the 75-acres of magnificent gardens that enhance Chicago’s parks. Each year, the Chicago Park District and Moore Landscaping, Inc. work to create natural master pieces throughout various areas of the city's parks.

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Buckingham Fountain Flower Garden (in Grant Park)
Lake Shore Dr. (Hwy 41) & Congress Pkwy(500 S)  |  312.742.PLAY (7529)  |  Free Admission

These six floral beds are located just east of the famous Buckingham Fountain along Lake Shore Drive. A brilliant array of tulips grace these beds each spring and colorful summer annuals, in a formal design, are set between beautiful Lake Michigan and the magnificent Chicago skyline.

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Cancer Survivors Garden
Randolph St. & Harbor Dr.  |  312.742.PLAY (7529)  |  Free Admission

A tranquil formal garden setting with a commanding view of the Field Museum to the south. Benches line the walkways for quite reflection.

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Chicago Park District Ice Rinks
Randolph & Columbus  |  312.742.PLAY (7529)  |  Free Admission

Come out and ice skate, Nov. 27, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010, at nine Chicago Park District ice rinks located acorss the city.

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Christopher Columbus Monument (in Grant Park)
S. Columbus Dr. (301 E) & E. Roosovelt Rd.  |  312.742.PLAY (7529)  |  Free Admission

Chicago area Italians donated Grant Park’s Christopher Columbus monument, which they dedicated on Italian Day in 1933 at A Century of Progress, the city's seond world's fair

Grant Park
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Columbus Dr. (301 E.) & Congress Pkwy. (500 S.)  |  312.742.PLAY (7529)  |  Free Admission

Constructed in 1927, the iconic Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is the centerpiece of Grant Park— Chicago’s “ Front Yard.” One of the world's largest and most beautiful decorative fountain, fountain has been designated as an official Chicago Landmark.

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Congress Median Garden (in Grant Park)
Congress Pkwy & Columbus Dr.  |  312.742.PLAY (7529)   |  Free Admission

Formal spring and summer garden

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Congress Plaza Gardens (in Grant Park)
Congress Pkwy (500 S) & Michigan Ave. (100 E)  |  312.742.PLAY (7529)   |  Free Admission

Colorful summer annuals in large planters are surrounded by flowering Crabapple trees and magnificent works of art.

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Congress Triangle Garden (in Grant Park)
Congress Blvd. & Michigan Ave  |  312.742.PLAY (7529)  |  Free Admission

Spring and summer garden

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