Yay what a beautiful flower conservatory! Love the succulent part. Free entrance..
Often referred to as “landscape art under glass,” the free admission conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out, where thousands of plant species are on display. Read more.
As the city’s horticulture haven continues rebuilding due to hail damage sustained last June, the temperature hovers at a humid 75 degrees in the mighty jungles of the open Palm and Fern rooms. Read more.
Great space to enjoy the floral side of nature. Stop by after a zoo visit to show the plants some love too!
Chicago can feel pretty tropical, or at least humid, in summer, but if you want to check out some real tropical plant life, the Lincoln Park Conservatory offers a lush sanctuary from city life.
Enjoy a peaceful afternoon among greenhouses and tropical flowers Free entry to 4 different houses, children and anyone who enjoys being surrounded by natural beauty will enjoy this spot. Read more.
Perfect little secret getaway with gorgeous flowers and something to see every season. Great way to relax in the middle of a bustling city
Awesome Family Fun
Sit at the boardwalk in the summer and dip your feet in the water or eat lunch!
Great place for a relatively quiet lunch in the middle of downtown.
There are a lot of pebbles, so make sure to shake your shoes out. Great place to relax and read a book in the shade!
Great 1st date lunch spot.
A serene island that I finally discovered after 14 years of living in the city
Beautiful!
This is a very gorgeous place that will forever be important to me. Because my boyfriend changed my life here when he knealed down and asked me to marry him. I will definitely return yearly.
Great bartenders. Very friendly.
a great place to chillax at
one of the most beautiful places in navy pier, i hear that weddings have been booked there is that true?
The home of my favorite weird Chicago fountain. I'm talking about the one in the center. The garden is very beautiful and complements the adjacent conservatory and zoo.
Beautiful place for a nap in the sun.
It's so pretty and smells wonderful.
Local small business with very helpful employees. Wonderful, safe atmosphere.
Helpful staff, great plants
It's far more quiet up here than I expected. Great wifi connection though!
Head to the 9th floor of the Harold Washington Library Center during the dreary Chicago winter months to get a much needed shot of green!
Surprised by all the centers and assortment of attractions they offer
Buena is the easiest place to cross over to the lakefront path, and this lovely garden is just on the other side of the pedestrian underpass.
Find peace in this place. Take a seat on a bench or grab a blanket and lay on the grass either way find your inner peace!
If you come later in the evenings, like around 10ish, you can see the raccoons come out to scrounge for food. Don't worry... they are more afraid of you than you are of them. Just don't try to get c
A great place to Veg!
We're growing community and growing vegetables.
"Vedgewater" is part of the PetersonGarden.org project
Beautiful for picnics and walks. Right next to an assortment of shops, restaurants, and bars.
Rats > bunnies
The loveliest houses in Chi-town! Stroll around, froyo in hand, and you're guaranteed a good day! www.brinkmagonline.com
This Chicago Park District facility offers a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a swimming pool, water playground and paths for walking, jogging or biking. Read more.
The name of the park is a reference to the route (now Irving Park Road) that had been used by Native Americans and fur traders to portage their canoes between the Des Plaines and Chicago Rivers.
Nice place for biking, amazing indoor swimming pool.
Need to know what to grow in shade/sun or how to fertilize your container garden? Just ask the cute younger guy, easy on the eyes and super-helpful!
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