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Lincoln Park Conservatory

2391 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, Illinois

Description

Lincoln Park Conservatory is a Victorian glasshouse built in the 1870s in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The conservatory and botanical garden contain four display houses: Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House and Show House (for flower shows) and the garden contains works of art such as the Schiller monument or Bates Fountain.

Access & Transport

Address: 2391 N Stockton Dr at the northern end of Lincoln Park, about 5km north of the CBD and 3.5km from the Magnificent Mile. The closest bus tops are 'Stockton & Webster' (151, 156) inside the park itself and 'Clark & Webster' (22, 36) on N Clarke St. The Fullerton metro station (Brown, Red, Purple lines) is 1.5km away (20mins walk)

Instructions & Recommendations

Admission is free but advance online booking is required. We suggest combining this attraction with a walk in Lincoln Park. Other attractions there include the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Chicago History Museum.

Meta review

Visitors very much enjoy both the gardens and the conservatory with its variety of well-identified plants and colours. Many note that it isn't very large so it should be considered more of an add-on to Lincoln Park than a destination unto itself. The only recurring negative comments relate to the current requirement for online booking.

Environmental & Social

Green activity with educational credentials. Also helps upgrade the living environment of residents.

Conclusion

Botany enthusiasts will truly enjoy this conservatory, including the historical glass house whilst for others it may not be worth a specific trip but should be visited when in the area. It is also a good opportunity to learn about Lincoln Park.

Key positive

Visually very pleasant and educational

Close to other attractions

Key negative

Not large

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last entry is 1h before closing

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday -

Wednesday10:00 - 17:00

Thursday10:00 - 17:00

Friday10:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Free

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