Chicago Botanic Garden
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History
The Chicago Botanic Garden is operated by the Chicago Horticultural Society, which was founded in 1890. In it earliest years, it hosted national flower shows, including a Chrysanthemum Show at the World’s Columbian Exposition

Exhibits

One of the garden’s most popular attractions is the Model Railroad Garden, which features numerous model trains that cross bridges and pass through tunnels on awe-inspiring landscapes that have been handcrafted using materials from nature such as acorns, bark, pebbles, leaves, and twigs.

Practical Information
It’s generally easiest to reach the garden by car, but if you want to use public transportation there are a few available options. By train, you can take the Metra commuter rail’s Union Pacific North Line to the Braeside station. From there, you can either walk to the garden or hop onto the special trolley that is provided on Sundays between May and September. You can also reach the garden using the 213 Pace commuter bus service.Address: 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Parking
Parking costs $ 25 USD per car on weekdays and $ 30 USD per car on weekends and holidays. You can save time by purchasing parking online before your visit.Hours
The Chicago Botanic Garden is open daily year-round, though hours vary depending on the season, and certain attractions have shorter hours than others.Prices
Admission to the garden is free.Similar Landmarks
Other free nature-themed attractions in the Chicago area include Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, and the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Paid attractions include Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum of Natural History.Do you see any omissions, errors or want to add information to this page? Sign up.
Author: ehuttner. Last updated: May 12, 2015
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