Visit the Morton Arboretum Lisle IL
The Morton Arboretum is the jewel of the western suburbs of Chicago. Located in Lisle, IL … this 1,700 acre outdoor museum champions trees from around the world through …
Category: Illinois Gardens
Visiting Rockford’s Gardens
Visiting Rockford's Gardens - My three favorite gardens in the Rockford area are Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. They all offer …
Visit Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights IL
Visit Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights IL. There is something for everyone at this beautiful south suburban destination. A good place to spend a …
You’ll Love These 4 Decatur Gardens
Join us as Flower Chick travels to central Illinois to spotlight four beautiful Decatur gardens! As part of our ongoing “Visiting Midwest Gardens” series, we head south from Chicago’s …
Visit Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens
In this "Visiting Midwest Gardens" feature, Flower Chick spotlights the beautiful Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens in Mahomet, Illinois. Join us to discover what makes this picturesque setting so special!
Quad Cities Gardens: Visit These 8 Scenic Gems
Flower Chick is back with another “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature, so tag along for a virtual visit to eight Quad Cities gardens that’ll inspire and impress! One of the …
Visiting Genevieve Green Gardens – Bloomington IL
After visiting a friend’s wedding in central Illinois, we stopped the following morning at the Genevieve Green Gardens in Bloomington. What a delightful place! Easy to navigate by foot, …
Visit Lilacia Park Lombard IL
Welcome to our latest “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature as we visit Lilacia Park in Lombard, IL … Located in downtown Lombard, a western suburb of Chicago, Lilacia Park is …
Visit Chicago’s Lincoln Park Conservatory
Welcome to the latest in our “Visiting Midwest Gardens” series as we visit Chicago’s Lincoln Park Conservatory! If you’ve ever visited Chicago, you’ve probably seen or at least heard …
Visiting Washington Park Botanical Garden Springfield IL
Generations of Illinoisans have long considered Springfield a preferred family travel destination. Located three hours southwest of Chicago and 1.5 hours northeast of St. Louis, the city is conveniently …
Visiting Nature’s Splendor In Ottawa IL
Misconceptions are a funny thing … When people hear we’re from Illinois, their reactions are strikingly similar. “Oh, Chicago!” they might exclaim. Or a more expansive, “Prairies and corn …
Visiting Luthy Botanical Garden Peoria IL
Visiting Luthy Botanical Garden in Peoria, IL is a peaceful retreat into nature … Luthy encompasses five accessible acres with 15 themed gardens to explore and a tropical conservatory …
Visiting Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory Overview & History One of Chicago’s many spectacular visitor attractions, the Conservatory is located about ten minutes west of downtown. You’ll find it conveniently located just …
Visiting Chicago Botanic Garden
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 …
Visiting Illinois Beach State Park & SE Wisconsin
Illinois is blessed with dozens of dozens of enticing state parks for visitors seeking recreation or simply a peaceful locale to appreciate nature. One of the state’s most geographically …
Visiting Cantigny Park in Wheaton IL
Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL is a joy to behold! Located approximately 30 miles west of Chicago, Cantigny has a rich history and offers 30 acres of spectacular gardens …
Visit Phillips Park Sunken Gardens & Zoo Aurora IL
Visit Phillips Park Sunken Gardens & Zoo Aurora IL - a beautiful place to see in Aurora IL a western suburb of Chicago