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The Morton Arboretum
Arboretum
Diverse 1,700-acre nature preserve with a maze garden & tram plus picnicking, hiking & biking.
4.80 (11.9K reviews)
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Children's Garden
Children's amusement center
Peaceful, arboretum area featuring a hedge maze, pond, themed gardens & a suspension bridge area.
4.80 (478 reviews)
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Butterfield Park
Park
Various ball fields & courts plus playground, picnic area & recreation center with fitness programs.
4.80 (285 reviews)
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Knolls Park
Park
👍👍 A really nice park with a nice path around the small lake
4.80 (223 reviews)
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Wilder Park
Park
Popular public space comprised of museums, formal gardens, play & picnic areas, sport courts & more.
4.70 (576 reviews)
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Wilder Park Conservatory
Garden
👍👍 The indoor conservatory is small but beautiful. I visited in February and the greenery and flowers were exactly what I needed in the middle of a Chicago winter.
4.70 (192 reviews)
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Elmhurst History Museum
Museum
👍👍 Interesting and informative museum in an old mansion. Nice bicycle exhibit with the next going to be about Chicago area retail stores (coming soon). Do a side trip to Hamburger Heaven while you're in elmhurst..it's a blast from the past as well!! Upper floor dedicated to the history of Elmhurst itse...
4.70 (186 reviews)
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East Branch Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
This natural resource features 525 acres of wetlands, plus areas for fishing, picnicking & dogs.
4.60 (466 reviews)
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East End Park
Park
👍👍 Great spot to have your kids run around and play. Very little car traffic, so you can relax and not worry about kids running off to the street.
4.50 (96 reviews)
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Salt Creek Park
Park
👍👍 Fun little park with unique play structures. Kids enjoyed. Loved how some of the structures were challenging. Made for a variety of children. Inclusive. Plus a little picnic pavilion in back and plenty of parking.
4.40 (138 reviews)
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Pioneer Park
Park
👍👍 Great park right along the prairie path. Very clean and well kept up with. Large play ground and they have a bathroom as well.
4.40 (77 reviews)
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Ben Allison Park
Park
👍👍 Theres a mountian bike park on the outher side of the river.
4.40 (51 reviews)
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York Commons Park
Park
👍👍 Nice, clean and quiet park. This place is great for skateboard.***** I have fun skateboarding.. You don't find parks exclusive for skateboard. Highly recommend...
4.30 (93 reviews)