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Friendship Park Conservatory
395 Algonquin Road, Des PlainesVisit the three-story indoor atrium and 15 acres of outdoor gardens and pools.
Garfield Park Conservatory
The Elizabeth Morse Children's Garden provides a fun and comfortable setting for kids who can go down the vine tube slide, climb a giant seed or crank...
Lincoln Park Conservatory
This conservatory doesn't have a children's garden, but it's still a great place to relax after a day at Lincoln Park Zoo. Take a stroll through the...
Wilder Park Conservatory
Wilder Park, ElmhurstA small conservatory, ideal for little feet, showcases seasonal plants as well as permanent displays of flowering tropical plants. The park features...
Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm
Mineral Springs Road, Porter, Ind.Joseph Bailly, one of the earliest settlers in northern Indiana, set up his fur trading post in the early 1800s. Visit the late 1880s Chellberg farm...
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Road, AuroraHistoric Blackberry Farm celebrates the pioneer days of the 1800s, bringing yesteryear to life amid a beautiful setting of modern amenities and attractions....
Bonner Heritage Farm
19412 W. Sand Lake Road, just west of Route 45, LindenhurstThe building and exhibits bring to life a picture of farming and agriculture in Lake County. The farm includes an original barn, a carpenter's...
Heritage Prairie Farm and Education Center
2N308 Brundige Road, ElburnThe mission of Heritage Prairie Farm is to employ future-minded, sustainable business practices while being responsible stewards of the land. It follows...
Kline Creek Farm
Visit this living-history farm to discover life for DuPage County families in the 1890s. Tour the house, barn and visitor center. See sheep, chickens...
Prairie Crossing Learning Farm
32400 N. Harris Road, GrayslakeThe Learning Farm leads a variety of outdoor farm-based education programs on a working organic farm. Three acres of land, several greenhouses, a children's...
