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Circle Gardens – Botanical Garden loop from Highland Park

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Highland Park

Circle Gardens – Botanical Garden loop from Highland Park

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Circle Gardens – Botanical Garden loop from Highland Park

01:53

7.45km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.32 km

Chicago Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Natural

The Chicago Botanic Garden has many fascinating plants for you to discover. Situated on the nine islands Cook County Forest Preserves, you can wander through 28 diverse gardens and natural areas.

The gardens are open from 10am until 5pm daily. Car parking costs $8 for the day and admission starts from $15.95 for adults.

Tip by

3.04 km

Circle Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Circle Gardens, marked by its circular boundary, unveils a central dancing fountain surrounded by intimate secret gardens. A promenade beckons for leisurely strolls, offering close-up perspectives of innovative plant combinations. The garden evolves through the seasons, from vibrant spring bulbs to an impressive October display featuring towering mums. Trees, shrubs, and perennials create a picturesque backdrop, extending the garden's allure into winter. A dynamic and ever-changing space, Circle Gardens captivates visitors with its evolving and captivating botanical presentations.

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3.14 km

Chicago Botanic Garden

Highlight • Natural

You can bike in, and bike out, but you cannot bike inside. Bike bags would need to be left outside with ample bike parking, or carried inside with you. Saw no options for checking bag. Awesome place to walk around. Budget more than an hour inside at minimum.

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3.72 km

Botanical Garden

Highlight • Natural

The botanical garden consists of different areas, such as the Japanese garden, the prairie, the kitchen garden. everything beautifully laid out and maintained. The highlight is certainly the area with the miniature railway. Various landscapes and buildings from the USA are recreated here and small trains run through everywhere. Entry is free unless there is a special event taking place. However, tickets must be reserved in advance on the homepage.

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Tip by

4.08 km

Japanese Gardens

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden within the Chicago Botanic Garden is a nuanced expression of Japanese reverence for nature and the passage of time. Spanning 17 acres with three islands, the garden invites contemplation, revealing symbolic nuances that mirror the essence of Japanese aesthetics.

Tip by

7.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

1.36 km

605 m

363 m

Surfaces

4.30 km

1.94 km

539 m

399 m

184 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 2 August

22°C

17°C

38 %

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Comments

April 14, 2025,Chicago Botanic Gardens

Even though it is still a little early in the season, the botanic gardens are still a stunning place for a walk. Gardens in a variety of styles showcase the local plants and trees. I want to return when everything is in bloom!