Best Free Midwest Attractions: Illinois
Take a walking tour of Chicago, learn about John Deere's life and visit Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield -- all free!
Gardens all year long
Chicago Botanic Garden Explore 23 gardens with more than 2 million plants. Family activities for young children are held on weekends. Chicago Botanic Garden
Lincoln Park Conservatory Four greenhouses have ferns, palms, cacti and rotating exhibits. Lincoln Park Conservatory
Lurie Garden A living prairiescape framed by landmark Chicago architecture, this garden not only illustrates Illinois' tallgrass prairie plants but also demonstrates beautiful possibilities for Midwest gardens. Lurie Garden
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Passing through the gates is like stepping into a Monet painting; you'll wonder how a city of 3 million has a garden this quiet. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
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