On a weekend getaway to Chicago, we visited the Conservatory solely to see their Flowers of Monet gardens. And despite it being mid-October, we were pleasantly surprised at how many flowers were stil...
With the indoor greenhouses closed due to the pandemic, a trip to the Observatory means a short stroll through the outdoor gardens. So, my review only reflects the outdoor portion of the Garfield Park...
Considering the gritty rep of my childhood neighborhood, the conservatory is the gem of the area. When mom died in 2007, it provided me with solace and harmony.
Beautifully tucked away in Garfield Park looms the beautiful Garfield Conservatory. It is an unexpected treat and truly a rewarding experience inside when walking through the various climates of foli...
One of the nation's largest conservatories is recovering from a catastrophic hail storm that occurred in 2011. While the glass houses may have been broken, the spirit of the place and the people who support it has not and much of the attraction is still open. The display houses hold a large variety of plants categorized under different themes; like the Palm Room which houses over seven dozen varieties of palm trees.
A must check out in the chicago area, a little out of the way but it is free!
It was fantastic place to be for a cold wintry day. Great building and wonderful plants.
Beautiful conservatory in the middle of a concrete jungle. Take the green line to the conservatory stop and enjoy!
The Garfield Park Conservatory is an beautiful place to visit all year round.
The Garfield Park Conservatory is free to get in to (donations accepted) and free to park, or it's right off of the Green line. It's a fairly large conservatory with a number of different rooms, including a palm room, a desert room, a show room, a children's garden, a fern room, etc.