Lincoln Park Conservatory
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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.
Environmental & Social
Green attraction 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
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00