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Morton Arboretum, Chicago, IL

  • Address 4100 Illinois Route 53
    Lisle
    Wheaton, IL 60532
    United States
  • Phone number+1 630 968 0074
  • Neighborhood : Suburbs
    http://www.mortonarb.org/
  • Mon to Sun from 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Explore nearly 2,000 acres of exceptional gardens, trees and landscapes. The arboretum features more than 1,000 plants and 3,600 different species. There are 12 miles of foot trails for the hiker and 11 miles for drivers. Ride the Acorn Express, an open air train during summer months. Other amenities include the Plant Clinic, Sterling Morton Library, Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, Ginkgo Restaurant, and picnic area for bag lunches (no grilling).

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yelp Reviews (60 Reviews) Top

Kate M.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Kate M. on March 11, 2010

I really love the Morton Arboretum. I've been coming here since I was a little kid, they've changed so much since then, all for the better. My sis-in-law...

Candice G.

(Rating: 3.0) 

by Candice G. on February 23, 2010

This place is my Dad's heaven. Me? Not so much. I like a little more obvious wildlife and a little less having to search for things that are maybe there,...

Nicole L.

(Rating: 3.0) 

by Nicole L. on February 21, 2010

This place is ok, but a bit pricey for my taste. There's not enough here to make the trip worthwhile, with the exception of during the Fall when the colors...

Trekaroo Reviews (5 Reviews) Top

Must Do

 by  bridgets  on  2009-03-26

we have a membership because we go so often. if you plan on going a lot get the membership. This is a must for people ...

Awesome Children's Garden

 by  asmpman  on  2009-03-26

I absolutely love this place for the kids! Whoever designed the spaced deserves an applause. It's beautiful. I've been there in the cold winter...

Cool Boardwalk

 by  GPP_IL  on  2009-03-26

The Children’s Garden gives children a place to walk up a boardwalk that extends 20 feet up into a real tree. It also includes a ...

Fun with nature all year 'round

 by  mamamay  on  2009-03-26

The Children's Garden at the Arboretum is popular among the preschool-and-younger set. We love the water fountain where we can drop rocks with ...

Nature fun

 by  momofthreeboys  on  2009-03-26

This is a great place for kids to learn about nature and have fun. My boys love all the climbing areas and running on the ...

Trip Advisor Reviews (2 Reviews) Top

“My favorite place in Lisle, IL.”

 by  smallen54  on  2008-11-24

Morton Arboretum is so beautiful year round. Have a annual membership and walk it on weekends. Great for jogging also. Located in Lisle Illinoi...

“Impressive Nature Attraction in Metro Chicago Area”

 by  birdlady07  on  2007-02-23

This place is a huge and wonderful nature attraction. It's so big that you can not only walk through it, but can also drive through it. This ma...

Yahoo Travel Reviews (1 Review) Top

Peaceful!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-02-10

This place was amazing. We can't wait to go back. It was very relaxing and beautiful. The staff knew what they were doing. The fresh air was ve...

CitySearch Reviews (2 Reviews) Top

Get a global tour of nature from professional and amateur ecologists who walk the groves.

 by  Contributor  on  2006-07-31

OverviewThis Chicago-area institution owes its existence to one of the nation's first ecology-minded families. Julius Sterling Morton (1832

A WORLD OF ITS OWN

 by  puritanal  on  2003-01-03

A CLASSIC PLACE FOR WALKING OR DRIVING WITH NATURE AND MAKE SURE TO SPEND THE WHOLE DAY

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