morton arboretum

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  Ready_For_Sun10

  Even though we live in Florida we maintain our membership here. Regardless of the season there is always something to do or see at the Arboretum. We took the G'kids to see the "Illumination" event. What an awesome display. And it was interactive for the kids. Our 4.5 year old G'daughter got a little bored after 30 minutes but the 8 yeat old G'son loved it and would have stayed longer (we were there for 60 minutes) if his Sister hadn't been complaining. If your in the West Chicago area over the Christmas holiday you must check this event out.

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  TravelerG8

  Went to see the winter light show but found the it sold out when arriving at 7pm. From the exterior looks like it was very well done and wish they would have had more admissions available as we were just passing through. Friends had attended a week before and raved about the quality of the light display.

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  IllinoisCookie

  We went to see the lights for the Holidays. It was beautiful. We were very happy we had a Groupon for the occasion because it is expensive to pay a visit unless you are a member

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  ChuckC545

  Was quite lucky to visit on a beautiful day of mild weather. Tour of the collections and natural area and east and west side. Lots of beautiful trees. Even without leaves, they are striking and beautiful, in an interesting and intriguing way. Maybe even more so because you can really see their shape and form. The quality of the organization was superb!

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  LJ0627

  The Illumination of Lights is a must! We went on a very cold night and the warming fires throughout the trail were a welcome site. The lights are incredible! You can go as fast or slow as you want, I highly recommend taking your time and enjoy it! This will be a yearly adventure!

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  SCtripchick

  I have been to Arboretums on the east and west coast but this was my first in the midwest. It was very mid western in its personality, lovely trees and meadows but nothing over the top, or trying to stand out. Nature was looking well, natural, not groomed or sculpted or trained to behave. The cafe was good, a nice place for lunch with a variety of choices. We followed one trail through trees and meadows. The pond with lily pads and flowers in bloom was a highlight. We were there for the end of the rhododendron and azaleas (late May), they are probably spectacular when blooming in full force. There is a garden-y gift shop and specific gardens for children.

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  TomPeggyL

  We loved this! Very cool lighting effects. Nicely spaced (both lights and crowd) so that we had time to enjoy everything. Everyone here is also very friendly. You need to do this at least once.

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  lindagB8369JW

  Go for a run, with about a million trees at your side, finish off with a bite to eat at the Cafe, what more could you ask for?.....This place is a major 10- over the charts- incredible!!.......

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  wandering-until-

  We went to the Illumination event/attraction for the first time on a Monday evening (12/29) when it was about 27 degrees outside. We are members and purchased our tickets online. We enjoyed the walk, the display, the beverages (for purchase) and the fairly peaceful time altogether as a family.I am glad we attended on the night we did because it wasn't over crowded. Some of the displays had a bit of a crowd around the interactive elements which, if we had wanted to be the one interacting, would have caused a bit of a wait. The food-beverage tents were heated and the cost of the drinks, while expensive, was expected ($6 for hot cider with rum - very tasty; $4 for hot chocolate - also very tasty). The line for the food-beverages was reasonable.We'll go again next year.

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  JodyKQ

  We love the Morton Arboretum in the summer! We were not overly impressed with the Christmas lights...prefer the Lincoln Park Zoo! But spring, summer & fall here is the best!