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Grant Park in Chicago, IL


Grant Park, Chicago's principle downtown park, is based on the geometric designs of French parks and features bridges, open lawns, trees, monuments, paths, three museums, and an amazing fountain.

After Chicago's great fire of 1871, the debris and rubble was pushed into the lake creating the fill for what is now the park. Named in honor of America's 18th President Ulysses S. Grant, one of the parks main attractions is the Clarence Buckingham Fountain. Built by Kate Buckingham to honor her late brother, the fountain is based on the Bassin de Latome located at the Palace of Versailles near Paris. A highlight of the fountain is a central jet that shoots water up to 150 feet into the air. The park is a favorite among joggers, bikers, and people wanting to get out and escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a bit. The park is also home to a variety of festivals, concerts, and other events throughout the year. Grant Park offers a relaxing oasis in which to enjoy the beauty of the amazing city of Chicago.

The following tours drive by Grant Park:
Grand Tour from $47.95
The Grand Tour offers Windy City visitors an encompassing view of Chicago that includes Daley Plaza, Wrigley Field, Grant Park, Soldier Field and much more.
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Inside Chicago from $57.95
This Inside Chicago tour takes visitors on an eye-opening look of the Chicago landscape with stops by the Hancock Building, the fourth tallest skyscraper in the United States, and more than 20 other historic Chicago landmarks.
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We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.

Events at Grant Park
  • Dubbed as the "largest free blues festival in the world", there is no good reason to miss out on this extraordinary event in Chicago, Illinois.


  • The Chicago Jazz Festival is a large-scale, free jazz extravaganza held in the illustrious Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.

  • Over 60 Chicago restaurants participate in this city wide event to celebrate the great tastes and culinary opportunities of Chicago, Illinois.

  • Brittany, France, Ireland, Galicia, Spain, Scotland and Wales will all be represented during this two day festival of Celtic culture in Chicago, Illinois.

  • The Chicago Country Music Festival provides fans of country music the perfect opportunity to see many of the biggest names in country perform in the electric atmosphere of The Windy City.


  • For 11 weeks the city of Chicago will offer visitors a tremendously festive time with Chicago Summer Dance in Chicago, Illinois.

  • With 32 separate concerts throughout the summer, the Grant Park Music Festival provides ample opportunity to catch an amazing show.


  • For the first time in history Lollapalooza won't be a touring show, but instead one festival held in only one city.




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Location:
Grant Park
331 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601

Hotels Near Grant Park
Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
0.3 miles   Make Reservations
Hotel Monaco Chicago
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Swissotel Downtown
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Hotel 71
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Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
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Grand Tour $47.95*
Inside Chicago $57.95*
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