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    Shit Fountain

    4.4 (71 reviews)

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    Joshua D.

    Review Visit: May 27th, 2015 Your eyes do not deceive you. Shit Fountain. That is indeed what this fountain is called. According to other websites and articles, the owner of this fountain was fed up with people not picking up after their dogs. Shitty situation indeed. So they erected this statue as a reminder and PSA to please pick up after your animals. I don't think this is one thing that I should have to tell you to see if you are ever in Chicago. It is a must if you are in the area.

    Fay H.

    A hilarious landmark in Chicago that I encourage everyone to check out. Sh*t's amazing

    Emily T.

    5 stars because this fountain was unique and so realistic that I was grossed out by it. It really is a unique work of art located amongst a nice little neighborhood. I personally can't imagine walking to my apartment or house every day passing by the shit fountain without making a "yuck" face but it definitely brightened our day and made us laugh. Totally worth the little detour before we headed to Kasama for some brunch pastries.

    Aesha E.

    I knew this "attraction"--some call it "art"--existed. I've never had the slightest desire to visit it. But a scavenger hunt led me here against my will and now, unfortunately, when I move from Chicago it will be without the pride of knowing I never gave this stupid thing the time of day. But I'm nothing if not a Yelper, so here are some photos. Don't go here. And certainly don't go out of your way (i.e., pay or spend time that would be better spent at something interesting) to go here.

    Marcia G.

    We were in the area trying out a popular food establishment and I did a search for something close by we could visit and came across this. It's literally just a fountain that has a turd on top. It's funny and worth a photo opportunity so just do it.

    Miranda C.

    What can I say it's a fountain in the shape of poop. This was hilarious! Definitely good for a fun photo op.

    Crystal H.

    A hidden gem in the Windy City! When visiting, I wanted to see the most obscure thing. It was the dead of winter and at night, but I still wanted to see it! At dark, it was a bit harder to find. The water was frozen too. I believe the owner built it to remind people to pick Ho their pet's poop when they're walking them. I wish there was one in every city! Just a funny monument for a quick laugh. It's near a strip of bars, so you can drink afterward and tell the tale of the Shit Fountain.

    Shit Fountain Sculpture

    A must visit for anyone looking for abstract art in a cool area. Head over to Wooly Mammoth Antiques and Oddities and walk around Andersonville after.

    Misty S.

    Did somebody say shit fountain?? I had to come see for myself. I walked passed by it the first time, but I was on the other side of the street. Look for the enclosed golden angel statue at the corner of Wolcott and Augusta and then walk north on Wolcott to see the fountain. It was plugged in and water was slowly trickling down the feces art. There's also a ladder leading to nowhere on the rooftop of a building a few doors down. Free street parking nearby. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ )

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    Misty L.

    All it took for me to immediately hop on a train and check this thing out was seeing the name Shit Fountain at the top of Yelp's list of Local Flavor. How could I resist seeing such a fantastic creation? Anyway, thirty minutes after learning about this thing's existence, I was standing in front of it and in absolute awe of its fabulousness. Loved it-- it's a Chicago "must see." Buckingham Fountain wishes it was this cool.

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    It was art was just bringing sunshine to the fountain besides some old guy was trying to call the police lol oh well ‍‍‍‍‍ yolllllooooooooo

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    Best fountain that I have ever seen. Will never return, but it was worth the visit on a sunny day in May.

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    I loved it! Makes an already lively neighborhood even more lively. The artist will sometimes walk in on you while you pose pooping

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    A monument dedicated to shit. I shit you not! You'd be a little shit to not visit this site while in Chicago!

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