On our second fall-like day, I headed out after a run and breakfast to the Garfield Park Conservatory, which comes up as the number two item listed on TimeOut’s 55 Best Things to do in Chicago Right Now.” After having seen it, I can’t say that I disagree. It also was a walkable jaunt (just under an hour) from our current residence. It is also free, although they do accept donations.
It was constructed in the early 1900s as an urban oasis, and it is that, with both indoor and outdoor gardens. The indoor space, which contains a palm house, fern room, desert house, among others, is referred to as “landscape art under glass.” See what you think.
Bob focused on travel planning today while hanging with Murphy, our nephew and niece’s adorable dog. He is sitting with him (about 25 minutes away) while his parents are at a wedding in Nashville.
Peckish Travels 