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Lurie Garden

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Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Tranquility at Lurie Garden

Lurie Garden offers an escape from bustling Chicago with its 5-acre sanctuary dedicated to native flora.

Founded in 2004, this urban botanical park was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning landscape architect Kathryn Gustafson. It reflects Illinois' tallgrass prairie and promotes sustainability through the use of native plants and chemical-free practices.

Garden Highlights

  • 🌼 Diverse Blooms: Yellow coneflowers, poet's daffodils, and bluebells create vivid displays.
  • 🦋 Outdoor Oasis: A small river allows visitors to relax, kick off shoes, and enjoy nature.
  • 🌳 Sustainable Practices: Eco-friendly landscaping emphasizes biodiversity and conservation.

Accessibility is free, making it ideal for tourists, families, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat in the city.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Lurie Garden

Sustainable Practices

Lurie Garden uses chemical-free methods to maintain its diverse plant life.

Concealed Gem

Despite being in Millennium Park, many visitors overlook this tranquil garden, hidden behind hedges.

City Flora

The garden features a variety of native Illinois plants, celebrating the local ecosystem.

Location

Millennium Park (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave)

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