Chicago Botanic Garden

In a big city like Chicago, skyscrapers and urban enchantment will likely take up the majority of your travel itinerary. But if you want clean air and a green getaway, the Chicago Botanic Garden might be just what you’re looking for. Immerse yourself in an array of fluttering wings at the Butterflies & Blooms Exhibition from May 28th-September 5th. With species from around the world, you’ll get a first-hand look at the beautiful diversity of the butterfly in a 2,800-square-foot mesh enclosed room. Or, explore the 385 acres of the Chicago Botanic Garden with a narrated tram tour that will educate, as well as entertain.