Location: Chicago
Top Things to do in Chicago
Top 9 Gardens in Chicago, Illinois (IL)
The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
Restaurants in Chicago
1. Gethsemane Garden Center
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
2. North Garden
3. Lake Shore East Park
4. Lincoln Park Conservatory
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4.5 based on 761 reviews
A Chicago institution for more than a century, the Conservatory's Main Garden blooms with more than 40,000 annuals.
Reviewed By design007 - Granger, United States
Wow. Amazing little gem and with a history. Free admission which was a nice surprise. Lincoln Park Zoo around the corner when you are done. Blooming flowers, plants and bushes like I was at the Masters. Hard to believe these hardy plants, trees , and orchids can thrive in the winter. In the summer this conservatory is open air. The smell and peacefulness is what amazes you too. A young man was on a bench reading. Relaxing, while the cold of Chicago was a few steps away. Good for all ages.
5. Garfield Park Conservatory
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4.5 based on 820 reviews
The Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, Illinois is one of the largest and most stunning conservatories in the world, and it’s free. We change lives through the power of nature. Often referred to as landscape art under glass, the Garfield Park Conservatory occupies approximately 12 acres inside and out, and includes cold frames and propagating where thousands of plants are grown each year for displays in City parks and spaces.
Reviewed By tvf2k - Shawnee, United States
Ten acres of flora under glass? Yes, please! And especially in winter, where it was like 35 outside but a pleasant 70 inside the conservatory. Take the Green Line out to the Conservatory stop (easily marked) and enjoy the delicate vines, flowers, and tropical plants. Such a labor of love!
6. Jackson Park's Japanese Garden
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By leonardk621 - Washington DC, United States
After touring the Museum of Science and Industry nearby, this picturesque walk was a delightful finish to the afternoon. First, a bit of history: All of Jackson Park was created to be the site of Chicago's famous Columbian Exhibition of 1893. The building that houses the Museum of Science & Industry was originally the only fireproof building of the Fair, since it was then the Palace of Fine Arts (housing the most famous paintings and sculptures from around the world...). Wooded Island was the site of the Japanese Exhibit...of which the Gardens & a lone, simple pavilion still exist to this day! Note: in recent years, Yoko Ono has contributed a beautiful sculpture near the entry to the garden...titled the Phoenix (also the name of the Gardens...). Note: while there are 2 bridges onto this island, the north bridge (by the Museum of Science & Industry...) is under repair, so you'll have to drive to the bridge at the south end of the island...the adjacent parking lot is off of Hayes Drive. Enjoy!
7. Lurie Garden
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Neta_Avivi - Tel Aviv, Israel
Lurie Garden is a large garden located at Millennium Park in the Loop area of Chicago. It is a beautiful garden filled with greenery, flowers and trees. It provides a wonderful opportunity to take a break from this busy city and enjoy the tranquility of nature in the center of the Chicago.
8. Columbia College Garden
9. Chicago Women's Park & Gardens
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Chicago Women’s Park & Gardens includes a historic 2.5 acre garden in the Prairie Avenue District, and a 25,000 sq ft Field House. It includes landscaped grounds, an ornamental fountain, "Helping Hands" sculpture honoring Jane Addams, and and art display “Celebrating Significant Chicago Women". Year round events include movies, concerts, festivals, theater, egg hunt, and other special events.
