Just thinking of this place relaxes me. It is beautiful and warm. There's a palm room, a fern room, and orchid room, and a special exhibit room. Parking is challenging as it's right next to the zoo but if you go during the day when kids are in school it's possible, perhaps up by the Notebaert Nature Museum. There are paid lots and also CTA buses. While you are in the area you can check out the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum which has a butterfly haven, North Pond nature concervancy, and also the Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pool as long as it's not winter. Enjoy....
Pros: a great place to read, meditate, enjoy plants
Cons: not enough benches, only open until 5pm
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