The Chicago Park District offers scenic views, historic buildings and miles of lakeshore to enjoy. Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Blvd. Open 9 am-5 PM daily. Located next to the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago's largest park, this horticultural collection, including a 50 foot tall fiddle leaf rubber tree dating from 1891, expands into four greenhouses and is well worth the visit. Stroll through the Palm House, the Fernery and the Cactus and Succulent House in the Conservatory from 9 am-5 PM daily.
Admission is free.
Summer Tropical Show 9. Visitors can tour the zoo via motorized safari rides from late spring through early fall. Brookfield Zoo is located at First Ave. Visit more than 1,000 animals, including three Siberian tiger cubs. Enjoy lunch at the brand new Park Place Cafe.