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J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain

Kansas City, MO
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Ranked #37 of 74 attractions in Kansas City
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: Dedicated to the memory of J.C. Nichols, the developer of Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, this is one of the most treasured water fountains in town.
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Bryce, Utah
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“big fountain”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

lots and lots of water. It is nice. note..don't get in the water!!

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Kansas City, Missouri
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112 reviews 112 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“one of the best fountains in the world”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

You don't have to go to Chicago's Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park or some of the grander fountains in Europe. You have one of the best fountains and park settings you could ever hope for.

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Lone Jack, Missouri
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“fountains”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

the fountains around kc can't be beat they are beutiful

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Overland Park, Kansas
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“most popular”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Proms, Christmas, Weddings, this is the most photographed fountain in the city of fountains, great for people watching, as everyone comes here.

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Florissant, MO
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“probably the most beautiful of all the KC fountains”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2010

a great place to people watch, relax or take a stroll. This is a beautiful fountain in Country Club Plaza. Great photo-op too!

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