Chicago Botanic Garden

Absolutely amazing! Bring a camera because you will be amazed at how much beauty you will want to keep. Perfect place to relax and get some fresh air . We will go again soon!

Phenomenal. Best Botanical Garden I've visited. Absolutely huge - budget at least 3-4 hours. Free entry but parking is $20 weekdays, $30 weekends

Always beautiful. Free wheelchairs at the front desk if you need one. There's a mile-long paved trail/bike path/walking path along the road by the science center.

Lots of rotating and permanent exhibits , including a great model train one. Huge space , can easily spend a whole day walking around and taking in the views . Our regular spot for mother's day.

HUGE venue with beautiful flowers and greenery and ponds and more!!! Lots of different activities going on too throughout the place (both public and private events )!

This place makes you feel like you've escaped into a far away. It's the hidden gen of Illinois. If you've never been definitely go in summer on Tuesday nights when there's a live band . BYOF

Beautiful place!! HUGE!! Make sure to get there early and with plenty food and drinks. Spend the whole day there. Spring is amazing. Lot of the fruit trees start blossoming. They're in cool forms too!

The Japanese garden is one of the most beautiful in the entire complex, especially Horaijima, which you can only appreciate from a distance.

I admit I am a beginner when it comes to gardens . Located in Glencoe, IL on 385 acres . It presents 20,700 sq footage learning center and 27 gardens . Connect with mother nature & smile.

Becoming a member is well worth it! You can bypass all the long lines at the entrance and go as often as you like. You can also enjoy membership discounts in the gift shop .

These gardens deserve an entire day. Don't miss the winter train exhibit and take the time to wander around the gardens in winter. They are beautiful all year! Entry is free, parking is $25.

Do NOT ever visit Chicago Botanic Garden over the 4th of July weekend, due to the insane crowds! Seriously, pick any other day other than over that weekend to visit, if you can. You're welcome.

Tucked inside the garden , the sunny Lenhardt Library welcomes families, kids and teachers . The entire collection is nonfiction with an emphasis on plants and science, from tree types to butterflies.

This is a beautiful park . With the seasons changing so do the flowers , The Japanese Gardens are very beautiful. It's a good stretch of the legs! However, a tram can take you around the park .

I can’t stress enough how beautiful this garden is. It’s an amazing relaxation spot .

Butterfly exhibit in children's pavilion is amazing. FYI entrance fee is $5 adults $3 children. Members get $1 off. Garden plus members free on Weds. for butterflies, model railroad garden , and tram .

A really nice place to visit. I spent only a few hour but I could of spent the while day walking around. Fruit and veggy island is the best part

I recommend for the novice to start at a 1/2 way point like at Dempster or Old Orchard Road . Take plenty of H2O. Skokie Lagoons are very nice with the leaves changing during the Fall season.

I recommend for the novice to start at a 1/2 way point like at Dempster or Old Orchard Road . Take plenty of water. Skokie Lagoons are very nice with the leaves changing during the Fall season.

Get a membership and parking is free! It pays for itself after just a few visits & you get to skip the line to pay on busy days. Plus, your membership fee is fully tax-deductible.

Amazing place!!Beautiful nature and very quiet !Walk ,walk and enjoy)))

Free year-round, the Chicago Botanic Garden is home to 26 gardens and four natural areas spread across 385 acres and nine islands .

For train fans like Gad, the model Railroad Garden is hours ,literally hours of enjoyment. Bring your coffee .

If your bike riding all the way up to the Botanical Gardens there are a few nice places to stop along the way on Touhy (Taco Burrito King) & Dempster (McDonalds, KFC).

Take a closer look at every Orchid and you'll fall in love with them.

Amazing. A must see. Take the garden motor tour and check out the giant waterfall .

This year they are featuring hostas. Hostas are already all over the place in Peoria. But they have some of the biggest I've ever seen.

23 gardens showcase the best plants from the Midwest in a variety of beautiful settings. 3 native habitat areas including woodland, prairie & river habitats feature native & endangered flora from IL.

It's free! Parking is $25.00 but it is a beautiful place. Good walking paths and a bike path .

Music on the Esplanade--Tues., 6/8-8/31,6-8pm. Relax 2 live music from local bands . Diffr't music each week-Spanish guitar, jazz & big band. Light fair , wine , beer & other bevys 4 sale. Bring friends! Read more

farmers' market has very few farmers...and with the market happening on the esplanade it's hard to get a good selection or do any serious shopping

With 385 acres of distinctly different gardens , Chicago Botanic Garden provides the most elaborate backdrop for foliage. Read more

One of my favorite places in Chicago. I like coming here and spending the whole day.

The Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden at Chicago Botanic Garden is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!

The city of broad shoulders is home to a huge garden , with 24 display gardens and native habitats spread over 385 acres . The gardens themselves are on islands surrounded by lakes . Read more

The Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale, Aug. 20-22, is amazing! 1 of the top 3 shows in the nation! 100+ bonsai on display & vendors selling plants, bonsai pots, tools & more! Workshops & demos too! Read more

Very well maintained good collection of varieties of Orchids.

I love working here and it's like I'm in another world. It's so peaceful at night...as I work Graveyard Shift.

I love the Japanese Gardens ! The idea behind the zig-zag bridge (to prevent evil spirits from crossing) is cute . I also like going into the green house which has carnivorous plants.

Always a serene place to visit whether the plants are in full bloom or snow is carpeting the grounds.

Garden Café breakfast : get an omelette , they're huge and delicious. Lunch : get the chili , it is cheap and quite tasty.

Carillon Concerts--Mondays, 6/7-9/6 @ 7pm on Evening Island . Comp. carillon tours @ 5:30pm. Picnicking is allowed. Bring a comfy chair or blanket, snacks & enjoy an evening under the stars! Read more

You must check out A Bloomin' Festival , May 14-16 @ Chicago Botanic Garden. Live music , gardening demos, farmers' market & 30,000+ plants for sale! rain barrels too! You'll have a great time, promise! Read more

Ride your bike and then you don't have to pay for parking . There are plenty of bike racks by the visitors center.

A day is not sufficient to cover the complete place, you have to visit multiple times. Also, try some of the food in the cafeteria , i am told that the veggies used in the food are grown in the garden .

Visit the Chicago Botanic Garden, where lilacs and tulips are just two of the many spectacular selections now blooming. Come to A Bloomin’ Festival this weekend and bring home some blooms of your own! Read more

NE Illinois Rose Society Show & Sale, 9/5, noon-4:30pm. 100+ roses on display. Expert rosarians answer ur questions & rose blooms R available for purchase! This is a lovely & sweet smelling event ! Read more

Absolutely great place to hang at any season. For cook county residents parking cost is just 20$

The Chicago Botanic Garden has been selected as one of the great places in USA by American Planning Association, in 2012. Read more

Greenhouse setup is superb and informative.