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- TravelerPaul_12Saint Paul, MN145 contributionsVery pleasant experience walking through the variety of rooms with plants from different environments - tropics, desert, etc. One room depicts what Chicago looked like a million years ago. An outdoor section includes plants demonstrating "bit ideas for small city spaces". Easily viewable in about an hour, but someone can take longer if they want to. Just a few steps from Green Line stop.Written 1 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TrailBlazer774531Potomac, MD25 contributionsMe and my wife decided to visit as we were exploring Chicago. Absolute amazed by the beauty. Free admission, but you just have to make an online reservation. You can see plants/trees from different parts of the world. Environment is serene and nice climate control. Absolutely stunning and must visit place.Written 18 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradJillHong Kong, China159,119 contributionsThe Lurie Garden is a 2.5 acre section of Millennium Park that functions as something of a secret garden and place to enjoy nice flowering plants and views of the city skyline. It is located in the southeast corner of the Park near the E Monroe St. and S Columbus Dr. intersection.
You'll find nice rows of hedges and variety of plants which bloom at different times of the year. We enjoyed a brief walk through Lurie Garden in route to the BP Pedestrian Bridge. Plenty of birds around and a fair number of cottontail rabbits hopping about. Was a nice touch having a bit of wildlife to go with this botanical area of Millennium Park.Written 10 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Adam K23 contributionsThis was a pleasant way to spend an hour. The parking lot is on Hayes, just east of Cornell drive. There aren’t many signs to the garden until after you park and start walking toward it. Parking was like $2 per hour. Cross the bridge to Wooded Island, for a nice nature walk and the real jewel is the Garden of the Phoenix. Kids had fun walking around.Written 7 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- psudinoWeehawken, NJ4,068 contributionsThis park is surrounded by highrises and is located just North of Millennium Park. I was walking back to my hotel and decided to take a detour through this park. The first thing that I noticed was how quiet it was. I suppose the tall buildings blocked the sounds of Lakeshore and Columbus, and effects were very peaceful.
The lawns and paths were exceptionally well maintained. The buildings surrounding the area are clean and colorful and the Radisson is especially interesting. This can be a very peaceful place in the middle of the city.
Since I was walking towards the DuSable Bridge I walked northwest in the park. To my surprise there was an intriguing staircase to get you to the main level. You can see in my picture that there is a garden in the center of a rather large circular staircase in which aesthetics was clearly on the mind of the designer.
Overall, a very nice experience.Written 13 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Constance1 contributionBest indoor plant and outdoor gardening center around. Huge variety of all kinds of plants, which are always in very good condition. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful staff. After the annual and perennial areas are done for winter, I love to visit the greenhouse for a green 'pick me up'. Highly recommended!Written 29 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Karyn WKansas City, MO1,495 contributionsThis is a tiny bit of green and peace and outdoor art in the city with some cool sculptures. It was just a few blocks from our hotel so we stopped by.
There are some neat large sculptures, they all have a sinister feel to them. (we did only visit during daylight hours). But I thought they were all sort of cool. There were three werewolf type figures, and a table that made me think it was for sacrifices. A little door, that didn't actually open, made my husband and I joke it lead to another dimension.
It was worth a slight walking detour to check it out, it's a cool sculpture garden.Written 27 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IrinaUnited States10,610 contributionsPlaza of The Americas is a public plaza in the central part of Chicago, on N Michigan Avenue; it is located between the Wrigley and Realtor buildings. The plaza was dedicated in 1963.
The plaza features a statue of Benito Juarez, a prominent statesman and the 26th President of Mexico from 1858 till 1872. The statue of this distinguished president was designed by Julian Martinez. The plaza is decorated with the flags of the nations belonging to the Organization of American States. There's also a sculpture Wings of Mexico by artist Jorge Marin; this noticeable installation artwork was placed on the plaza in 2022 and is planned to be moved to different cities in the US.
There are always many visitors at the Plaza of The Americas, which is a very important cultural symbol and a sign of recognition and respect of all Latin American cultures.Written 14 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - beachcruizer77Stoughton, WI423 contributionsA nice clean little park in the middle of the neighborhood with well kept grounds. I'm not sure If go out of my way to come here but if your in the neighborhood, stop byWritten 18 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
- These places are best for gardens in Chicago:
- Garfield Park Conservatory
- Lincoln Park Conservatory
- Jackson Park's Japanese Garden
- Lurie Garden
- Lakeshore East Park
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