Best of CHICAGO
The 5 Best Parks & Sights in Chicago
Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular parks & sights in Chicago.
Chicago Botanic Garden
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
“Ranked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (8165 reviews).”
Garfield Park Conservatory
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.
“Ranked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (10518 reviews).”
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.
“Ranked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (4111 reviews).”
Japanese Garden
A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional parks & sights experiences in Chicago.
“Ranked #4 locally with a spectacular 5/5 rating on Google Maps (188 reviews).”
Oak Park Conservatory
Exotic plants & flowers of various climates co-exist with birds, fish & turtles in small showrooms.
“Ranked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (815 reviews).”