You think of Chicago and you think architecture. You think bone chilling cold winters. Television buffs think of George Clooney and ER. You think industrial revolution. You think The Jungle and Sister Carrie. You think the mob and Al Capone. But, I certainly never thought gardens. Chicago has gardens at every other turn. You go two blocks and there’s a garden or a park. Not whimpy gardens but really fully maintained beautiful ones. With flowers bulging at the seams.
Thank you for noticing! As a native Chicagoan living in L.A., the thing I miss most is the parks and gardens (yes, on every other block!). I would trade the hot, dry So-Cal weather for Chicago’s climate any time. I am so homesick for my beautiful home town!!! Next to Paris, Chicago is the most beautiful city (at least to me).
Chicago sure is a beautiful city. You’re absolutely right that the gardens don’t spring to mind when you think of the Windy City. But they’re here! I promise!
I’ve lived just north of Chicago (in Evanston – another beautiful city on the lake) for over 20 years and I love Chicago. If you’ve never visited you should –just not in winter! Also the Chicago Botanic Garden north of Chicago is fabulous!
I lived in Chicago for 17 years (I just relocated a few months ago due north) and would encourage anyone to do some garden-gazing in the Gold Coast and Old Town neighborhoods of Chicago. Also check out the Lincoln Park Conservatory. It’s true, the gardens do bulge at the seams with flowers! Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos!
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Like most people, when they think of Chicago, they immediately think of architecture. How about Chicago’s hidden gem: gardens?
i’ve also noticed this. on Ellis heading south to the 55th bus stop two large, circular flower beds parallel the street. it’s a nice sight to improve the daily attitude, and the commute of course.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Chicago for the first time a few weeks ago, and it was absolutely beautiful! Millenium Park was definitely one of my favorite places to visit. I had a lot of fun taking pics there. I hope to move soon!
It’s been years since I’ve visited Chicago, and always enjoyed it, summer or winter. The “new” Millennium Park looks spare but very Chicago. Thanks for your great shots!
I never saw the Wishing Well Canal when I was there. Great shot. Love the angle.
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Thank you for noticing! As a native Chicagoan living in L.A., the thing I miss most is the parks and gardens (yes, on every other block!). I would trade the hot, dry So-Cal weather for Chicago’s climate any time. I am so homesick for my beautiful home town!!! Next to Paris, Chicago is the most beautiful city (at least to me).
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You’re right…”gardens” wouldn’t even have made my top 10. But now they will…
GORGEOUS!
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I’ve lived in Chicago just about all my life and next to the architecture, the open spaces and green spaces are awesome. 🙂
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chicago always was underrated in this aspect
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it was wonderful, beautiful ..
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Wow, Chicago is another city I gotta see before I die.
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the tech city….,
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Chicago is beautiful! Would love to visit there some time..
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Gorgeous!
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Gardens are something I look for in every city I visit. Looks like Chicago needs to be on my list!
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woooww!! what gorgeous and stunning pictures!! 🙂
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Nice!! I love the wishing well canal and garden arch pictures. I could spend hours there.
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Beautiful photographs! Love the post! Congrats on being freshly pressed!! 🙂
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These are beautiful photos, thank you for sharing.
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Beautifully shot! Looks like a wonderful place to be in garden with lots of green and fresh air 🙂
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I love the photographs!
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You are so right!! I have never thought of Gardens and Chicago together. Great job with the photo’s and thank you for sharing them.
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You are right, we don’t think of gardens when we think Chicago… maybe we will start now. Beautiful photography.
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Wow. Great photos. I never thought of Chicago and gardens but of course there would have to be gardens. Just beautiful from your photos.
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Chicago sure is a beautiful city. You’re absolutely right that the gardens don’t spring to mind when you think of the Windy City. But they’re here! I promise!
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What a beautiful place. I hope i could visit there soon. I have so many friends taking pictures during their visit in millennium park.
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These are beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing with us! This gives me more incentive to visit Chicago!
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I’ve lived just north of Chicago (in Evanston – another beautiful city on the lake) for over 20 years and I love Chicago. If you’ve never visited you should –just not in winter! Also the Chicago Botanic Garden north of Chicago is fabulous!
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I lived in Chicago for 17 years (I just relocated a few months ago due north) and would encourage anyone to do some garden-gazing in the Gold Coast and Old Town neighborhoods of Chicago. Also check out the Lincoln Park Conservatory. It’s true, the gardens do bulge at the seams with flowers! Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos!
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These are marvelous! 🙂
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This reminds me of how much I miss that city! Beautiful shots.
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I miss Chicago. May be time to go back. Sigh
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Reblogged this on Flower Blossoms' Blog and commented:
Like most people, when they think of Chicago, they immediately think of architecture. How about Chicago’s hidden gem: gardens?
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Wow beautiful!
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I love Chicago! The Lincoln Park zoo is beautifully garden-esque as well!
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Very nice work
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i’ve also noticed this. on Ellis heading south to the 55th bus stop two large, circular flower beds parallel the street. it’s a nice sight to improve the daily attitude, and the commute of course.
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Very nice stuff. Haven’t been to Chicago in ages!
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If you’re willing to trek out to the suburbs, the Botanical Gardens are certainly worth your while.
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I lived in Evanston,north of Chicago in 1995-96. I love Chicago. I miss Blues festival,Ravinia festival…..
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gorgeous images! i particularly like the one of the trellace (sp?) / gazebo-y looking structure???!!! 🙂
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting Chicago for the first time a few weeks ago, and it was absolutely beautiful! Millenium Park was definitely one of my favorite places to visit. I had a lot of fun taking pics there. I hope to move soon!
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It’s been years since I’ve visited Chicago, and always enjoyed it, summer or winter. The “new” Millennium Park looks spare but very Chicago. Thanks for your great shots!
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Love Chicago! Went there last year. Truly breathtaking!
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