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(312) 742-7736
2391 N Stockton Dr
(Fullerton Ave. (at Stockton Dr.))
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.9254
-87.6359
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, North Side
Hours:
Daily 9am-5pm
Last updated 8.30.11
Category:
Botanical Gardens, Free Attractions, Arboretums, Outdoors, Parks
What People Are Saying About Lincoln Park Conservatory
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – In this contemplative and quiet spot, your mind and feet are free to meander down curving paths past hundreds of towering plant species, from Indonesian banana trees to Mexican ficus, and reflective pools fed by trickling fountains. – – The Details – Greenery covers practically every inch of the moist three-acre house, including the central palm room (the largest of the rooms) and several sections in back: the fernery, the show house and the orchid room. Most plants in the fernery are more than 100 years old, while the show house is dedicated to seasonal…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Don't miss the fall chrysanthemum show, the poinsettia-rich winter show, the February azalea Show, the spring flower show and the summer tropical plant show.
- Know Before You Go:
- The conservatory is busiest on weekends. For true solitude, visit during the week, especially near closing time.
- When to Go:
- The best blooms are seen in early April through summer.
- Species You'll See:
- The wildflowers are planted on the grounds. They include pink or violet Joe pye weed, pink cornflower (echinacea), and pink and white butterfly weed.
07/02/11
A Gardenscape by Lake Michigan
by GHung Wittler at Citysearch
There are secret gardenscapes near Stockton Drive and Fullerton Avenue, by Lake Michigan at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. You can walk in and wander from a tropical rainforest paradise into the Palm House, then visit the Orchid House and meander to the Flower Showroom. Be ready to look for the goldfish and koi ponds. You will also find exotic specimens and century-old trees at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, a refuge from the urban jungle and a sub-tropical oasis.
01/19/10
Get your dose of nature and forget about everything
by AngelHugs at Citysearch
Just thinking of this place relaxes me. It is beautiful and warm. There's a palm room, a fern room, and orchid room, and a special exhibit room. Parking is challenging as it's right next to the zoo but if you go during the day when kids are in school it's possible, perhaps up by the Notebaert Nature Museum. There are paid lots and also CTA buses. While you are in the area you can check out the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum which has a butterfly haven, North Pond nature concervancy, and also the Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pool as long as it's not winter. Enjoy....
- Pros: a great place to read, meditate, enjoy plants
- Cons: not enough benches, only open until 5pm
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