Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe, IL 60022
Phone: (847) 835-5440
- Directions:
- Bus: 213 (Northbrook Court) to Nyoda Pl
- Hours:
- Daily 8am-sunset
Editorial Review for Chicago Botanic Garden – by Citysearch Editors
Overview
The gardens are a showcase of natural beauty that have been lovingly shaped and cultivated. The 385 acres are broken into a collection of 23 specialty-garden areas, 15 acres of prairie and 100 acres of woods, all filled with winding paths and educational signs. There are six guided walking tours available, or kick up your heels and take a ride on the tram.
Features
The garden hosts plant shows and sales, classes and art exhibits. It also has many educational programs geared toward children, including science and environmental programs for school groups, as well as summer day camps and family picnics on the grounds. The garden shop, located in the Gateway Center, sells tools, wind socks and garden sculptures, plus distinctive stationery, floral-painted dishes and educational items for kids. A cafeteria sells sandwiches, hot dogs and more.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThere's a lot of ground to cover. Begin at the Gateway Center near the entrance; pick up maps and details of the many daily events and tours.
When to GoDuring springtime, you'll get an eyeful of bluebells, blue and white false indigo (foliage with pea-like flowers), and white trillium. In fall, the 100 acres of woods make for lovely fall foliage.
User Reviews for Chicago Botanic Garden
01/03/2007 Posted by sahooa
I feel compelled to create an account just to write this review. The wonderland express is a con. You pay $12 for parking, $20 for 2 non member adults and $8 for a child & then see absolutely nothing. Some trains, some soapsuds and some christmas trees. The price should have been 10 dollars total max. Throw your money someplace else.
12/11/2006 Posted by redd5
The gardens are beatuiful during spring/summer/fall. However, I would stay away from the wonderland express that is there now during the holidays. It is a waste of money. You are paying ($10 per person for non members) to look at a 10x10 room filled with soap and gordes (soap falls out of the sky to make it seem like snow and the staff made replicas of some Chicago landmarks out of gordes). I was disappointed with this trip.
Pros: gardens in nice weather
Cons: Wonderland Express
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