Chicago Botanic Garden

Stroll 385 acres of display gardens spread over nine islands, including a Japanese Garden.

1000 Lake Cook Rd · Glencoe, IL

About Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden covers 385 acres on nine islands in Glencoe, north of the city. You can wander 27 display gardens and five natural habitats that include woodlands, prairie and shoreline. The Japanese Garden, designed by Koichi Kawana, dates to 1982. Seasonal draws include the Model Railroad Garden and the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition, tram tours run through the grounds, and children have a Nature Play Garden of their own.

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