Frequently modest in scale, with limited accessibility, city gardens pose a unique set of challenges to the landscape designer and installers. But when the project is completed, and a small jewel of a garden is created, hidden away, we feel we have been successful in our work. Browse ...
The Chicago Botanic Garden opened more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world’s great living museums and conservation science centers. Every year, more than one million people visit the Garden’s 27 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely...
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Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens is located within the Prairie Avenue Historic District and nestled between two house museums— the Widow Clarke House and the Glessner House. Park-goers visit Chicago Women's Park and Gardens to enjoy programs and fitness opportunities, including Mom, Pop and ...
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The Chicago Botanic Gardens TheChicago Botanic Gardensare located in Glencoe, about a 30 minute drive from downtown. The garden isenormous, and includes nearly 400 acres of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens. If you’re visiting with kids between May and October, be sure to stop at both...
What to do there: Take the narrated tram tour around the gardens to you can get an idea about the layout of the area. This will help you to find your favorite places later! And also make time to explore the Waterfall Garden and the English Oak meadow to glimpse beautiful and vibrant na...
Here’s a real doozy as far as hidden gems in Chicago are concerned! Ironically enough, this secret pool is found in theLincoln Park Conservatory, one of the most visited gardens in the city. While the park is especially known for hosting flower shows in its Show, Orchid, Fern, and Palm...
full and massive crowds throng about must-see sites like The Bean and Buckingham Fountain. While Chicago is rather hot and humid – averaging 84°F (27°C) – you can now sunbathe and swim at North Avenue Beach. Navy Pier’s shops, gardens and carnival rides will all be heaving, ...
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