What People Are Saying About Chicago Botanical Gardens
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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…
01/03/07
So dark the con of man
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.
12/11/06
Not for Wonderland Express
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
05/15/03
It's NOT "relaxing" -- Thank God!
by mitchje
Everyone's entitled to an opinion (especially at Citysearch), but after 13 years visiting the Chicago Botanic Gardens I would disagree with the emphasis on the "relaxing" nature of CBG in so many other reviews -- or at least point out that relaxation would not be the primary benefit I would mark about this wonderful place. Instead, I would stress the powerful inducements to the imagination and aesthetic sense this place can provide -- even the Japanese gardens, places of serenity and contemplation, are not places of "relaxation" -- rather of rejuvination through active contemplation. There is also much humor and creativity and just plain awe in this Museum of Science and Industry for the spirit.
- Pros: Utter professionalism, Science meets art, Humor and spirit
- Cons: Sometimes crowded
The Details on Chicago Botanical Gardens
Know Before You Go:
There'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 Go:
During 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.
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