Hikers can take advantage of this 2,492-acre forest preserve created long ago by meltaways from the Wisconsin Glacier. Adventure seekers can trek as many as 11 miles of routes. Mehr erfahren.
Maple Grove is the largest remaining remnant of the vast maple forest that became present day Downers Grove and is both a rare historic forest and a valuable natural area. Mehr erfahren.
Starved Rock is a beautiful destination that offers oodles of family fun. With just over 13 miles of well-marked trails to explore, fishing in the Illinois River and waterfalls in 14 of the 18 canyons Mehr erfahren.
Thanks to the Wisconsin Glacier over 10,000 years ago, this beautiful playground exists. Kettle Moraine consists of 6 units that display a variety of ecosystems from lakes to bogs and rivers to swamp Mehr erfahren.
The Nature BoardWalk at the Lincoln Park Zoo has been re-done for several years now and each fall its beautiful new landscape explodes in fall color. Mehr erfahren.
With 385 acres of distinctly different gardens, Chicago Botanic Garden provides the most elaborate backdrop for foliage. Mehr erfahren.
Osaka Garden is modeled after traditional Japanese "stroll garden," where each turn gives way to a photo-worthy panorama. Snap pictures of the fall colors, and the pagoda and curved walking ridge Mehr erfahren.
The Chicago Riverwalk is a great place to enjoy Chicago, its history and its magnificent architecture. Mehr erfahren.
Humboldt Park has lagoons, an historic field house, ball fields -- including a "mini-Wrigley Field" funded in part by the Cubs -- and walking trails. Mehr erfahren.
This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Henry Crown Space Center features rockets, shuttles, satellites, rovers and probes. You can even see the actual Apollo 8 spacecraft! Mehr erfahren.
Enjoy a peaceful afternoon among greenhouses and tropical flowers Free entry to 4 different houses, children and anyone who enjoys being surrounded by natural beauty will enjoy this spot. Mehr erfahren.
Kids can become scientists, dig up fossils, conduct a symphony, and/or paint a masterpiece in the PlayLab, open Mon-Sat from 10am-3pm and Sun from 11am-3pm. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Mehr erfahren.
Along with being the first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere, it is the oldest in existence today. This is also the best place to view Chicago's Skyline without setting foot on a boat. Mehr erfahren.
63rd Street beach is located in Jackson Park, one of Chicago’s oldest and most significant parks, designed by Olmsted & Vaux, who also designed New York’s Central Park. Mehr erfahren.
Go to facebook to find out the latest events in the most beautiful area the Midwest has to offer. From the history and architecture to kitch shopping, golf, wine, and spas. I love this place. Mehr erfahren.
Talieisin’s tour season runs until October 31st. We offer a variety of tours daily from 9am-5:30pm. Please visit taliesinpreservation.org or call 877-588-7900 to make a reservation. Mehr erfahren.