One of the perks of living in the North suburbs of Chicago is enjoying the amazing gardens at the Chicago Botanic Gardens which are located in Glencoe, Il. The Botanic Gardens are comprised of 26 unique gardens along with 4 natural areas. The Gardens are situated on 385 acres and include nine islands, with six miles of lake shoreline. Yep, it's a big place to visit!
I recommend for 1st timers to take a tram ride around the gardens. This gives you a good overview of all the different garden areas filled with info from the helpful tram guide.
There is no entry fee to the gardens however, there is a parking fee of $25 per car. If you share the fee it is very reasonable: 2 people, $12.50 per person, 4 people only $6.25 per person.
The 2nd item I recommend is eat lunch at the Garden View Cafe. It is filled with seasonal, delicious, healthy food choices. Many of the dishes are prepared with items grown on site from their fruit and vegetable gardens. How cool is that?
My 3rd fav thing to do is walk around the Rose Garden to the Japanese Gardens circling back to the English Gardens. Bring your camera, cause when the flowers are in bloom, they are full of color!
My hubby and I recently visited the Gardens (October/Fall) and decided to walk the Dixon Prairie Trail. Heads up, wear sneakers cause this is the loooooong way around the gardens. But, it gives you a different perspective of the Gardens, you burn a few calories and it's so quiet!
If you have little ones, splurge and buy tickets to the Model Railroad Exhibit, it is fascinating. There are so many Chicago Landmarks included in the exhibit, it's fun identifying the buildings.
I can go on and on but, check out their website and if you have a chance:
visit The Chicago Botanic Gardens!
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