Things To Do
Exploring Near the Garden, Glencoe IL
✧ Explore the Chicago Botanic Garden (our venue!!) ✧ Enjoy Lake Michigan shoreline & beaches ✧ Walk around Skokie Lagoon ✧ See the landmark, Baháʼí House of Worship ✧ Find shopping and local eats in nearby towns & neighborhoods such as Highland Park, Evanston, or Winnetka
Food Recommendations
Coming soon :)
Chicago, IL
✧ Relax on Chicago's Lakefront Trails, Parks, & Beaches ✧ Walk the Chicago River Walk ✧ Take the Architecture Boat Tour ✧ See Iconic Landmarks like Millennium & The Bean, Navy Pier, Sears Tower ✧ Check out the Museums or the Zoo ✧ See a show at the The Second City ✧ Catch a Cubs or Sox Game ✧ Eat a Chicago Hot Dog, Italian Beef, or Deep Dish
Want to head into the city?
There are a few easy ways to travel from Glencoe into downtown Chicago (about 25 miles south). Here are a few options for getting to downtown Chicago from Glencoe: Taking the Metra Train: Take the Metra Union Pacific North Line --> Ogilvie Transportation Center (or other stops if you'd like to explore other neighborhoods) Time: 45 – 55 minutes Cost:$ 7-10 one way By Car: Travel Time: 35 – 60 minutes, depending on traffic. Avoid the highways around rush hour as traffic can be very heavy. Once you are in Chicago, you will have many public transportation options: Take the L (CTA), bus, or divvy bikes to get around! *Use Apple Maps or Google Maps to help with transportation. It will help you find public transportation routes, times, and traffic patterns.*