Chicago Botanic Garden

Urbs in Horto- City in a Garden

Description

To get to the 'roots' of the Chicago Botanical Garden, you have to go back to the inception of the Chicago Horticultural Society back in 1890. The society sought out to promote the idea of "a city in a garden." After a fledging beginning, the society eventually took ground and was granted 300 acres of land in 1963. Eventually in 1972, the garden was finally open to the public where today it boasts 23 display gardens and three native habitats over 385 acres. Take a walk over the nine islands surrounded by lakes and lagoons with rolling hills and lush vegetation of one of the country's most visited public gardens. The Chicago Botanic Garden rivals some of the older European gardens of Britain and France, and is a must for garden lovers, or those who generally love nature. Spend the day wandering around the grounds and be sure to pack a picnic or eat at the restaurant or cafe located onsite.