A large botanic garden in the northern Chicago suburbs, laid out on a chain of islands linked by lakes, bridges and paths. A narrated tram circles the grounds, and seasonal events include a jack-o'-lantern night and summer concerts.
Highlights
- Japanese Garden
- Bonsai collection
- Butterfly exhibit
Good to know
- Parking costs $10
- Allow several hours or a full day
- Reserve tram seats early in the day
Also in the United States
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N° 41
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta
Botanical garden -
N° 46
Portland Japanese Garden
Portland
Classical garden -
N° 61
Gibbs Gardens
Ball Ground
Garden -
N° 63
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Coral Gables
Botanical garden -
N° 67
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Pittsburgh
Glasshouse -
N° 71
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Grand Rapids
Botanical garden