Chicago Gardens and River Views in Half a Day

Explore Chicago gardens, a film campus and river views. Allow transfers, and confirm event access and boat availability.

Plan time between Chicago stops.
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (10,645)
Wed, 10:00 – 20:00; Thu – Sun, 10:00 – 17:00
300 N. Central Park Ave.

Start among two acres of glasshouses, from desert cacti to fern displays. Continue outside through ten acres of gardens, including a vegetable garden.

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The Fields Studios
4.8 (28)
Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 19:00
4120 W Diversey Ave

Spread across 23 acres, this film and television campus occupies a historic warehouse with nine sound stages. Confirm hosted event access before visiting.

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Chicago Boat Rentals
4.6 (127)
Mon – Tue, 17:00 – 20:00; Wed, 12:00 – 21:00; Thu – Fri, 12:00 – 18:30; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 18:30
1115 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

Take a pontoon onto the Chicago River with space for six or ten people. A driver aged 21 or older with a license can captain. Confirm rental availability.

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Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park
4.4 (832)
Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 23:00
1401 S Sacramento Dr

Finish on walking paths around ponds and shaded lawns across 218 acres. Check facility access and festival schedules. Large events can bring heavy crowds.

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