Crown Fountain

Crown Fountain, designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, is a playful water feature in Millennium Park. Two 50-foot glass brick towers face each other across a shallow reflecting pool. On each tower, LED screens display the faces of 1,000 Chicagoans in slow-motion video. Every few minutes, the faces purse their lips and a stream of water cascades down, delighting children and adults who wade in the pool. The fountain operates from May through October.

Don't miss

• Watch the ever-changing faces of Chicago residents appear on the towers, each video lasts about 15 minutes.
• Cool off by wading in the shallow pool when the water spouts from the faces' mouths.
• Visit at night when the LED screens glow brightly against the dark sky, creating a surreal effect.

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