The Morton Arboretum

Lovely place to wander and enjoy nature. There are a variety of trails so you can spend as much or as little time here and get a wonderful experience. Photographers this is a great spot to get trees, flowers and birds. The Illumination during December is impressive. Bundle up and enjoy walking through a mile long walking tour through the trees. As a side note, the cafe offers a floor to ceiling view of the lake and has a delicious menu.
5 8 years ago (16-05-2018)

This place is truly a local treasure. Becoming a member is absolutely worth it. Their fun events and classes have never disappointed and there always seems to be something cool going on. The children's garden is adorable and there's something engaging for all ages. The area is also interspersed with lots of labels on trees and opportunities to read and learn about the environment surrounding you. The walking paths are well-kept and beautiful, perfect for getting lost in the revelry of nature or enjoying conversation with a companion. They continue to renovate and improve the facilities, engage local artists and provide real value to the community.
5 8 years ago (07-05-2018)

Beautiful place to walk around. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. We had been there a few times to see the light show and decided to purchase a pass for this year. The first time we were there after we bought our membership, we went to member services and they were very helpful to show us layout of facility, let us know programs that were going on, and what some of their favorite things were. That was very helpful.
5 8 years ago (03-05-2018)

Lots of walking trails range from easy to moderately strenuous, and many are just a short distance from the visitors center and parking lot. A newly renovated children's garden makes this a wonderful outing for the whole family. There are many different gardens with clear informational signs explaining history and facts you never would have known. The only challenge is that we found poor maps and directional signs nearer the visitors center but quite helpful ones for most of the park. This was frustrating as there are many crisscrossed trails coming together there and it made it difficult to navigate.
4 8 years ago (27-05-2018)

Illuminations is a great way to celebrate the season. The walk around the lake is lighted and lights are coordinated with music. The lake itself it lighted and the lights change often. It is a great destination for families as well. They coordinate arrival times to accommodate parking for which there is no charge. I highly recommend it before it closes.
5 8 years ago (28-04-2018)