Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Summer/Fall 2008 - (Page 54) see & do Casinos/ Riverboats 2 Easy St., Michigan City, IN, 219-879-7711, www.bluechipcasino.com Blue Chip Casino Hotel Cancer Survivor’s Garden Intimate, exclusive corridor of greenery and gorgeous plantings overlooking Grant Park. 337 E. Randolph St., 312-742-4838, www.chicagoparkdistrict.com Chicago Botanic Garden Explore a world-renowned garden located right in Chicago’s backyard. This 385-acre, living museum features 23 specialty gardens and three natural areas set on a series of islands and lakes. The Garden is always in bloom, featuring year-round exhibits, festivals, tours and special events. Open daily 8am–sunset. Summer hours: 7am–9pm (6/5–9/4). Admission is free; select event fees apply. Parking is $15; free for members. On Tues., senior citizens pay just $7, tax included. 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, 847-835-5440, www.chicagobotanic.org (Events) • 6/7–8: Wine Festival • 6/21–27: Show of Summer • 7/26–27: Barilla Italian Cooking Weekend • 8/9–10: Kite Festival • 10/4–5: Bulb Bazaar A private and inviting park, filled with fragrant aromas, just south of the Loop. 1827 S. Indiana Ave., 312-742-5369 Chicago’s Women’s Park and Gardens Columbus Park Refectory Chicago landmark building surrounded by prairie, rivers and a serene lagoon. 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., 312-746-5574, www.chicagoparkdistrict.com Horseshoe Casino Hammond 777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond, IN, 866-711-SHOE, www.horseshoe.com Garfield Park Conservatory Beautiful Majestic Star Casinos & Hotel One Buffington Harbor Dr., Gary, IN, 888-2B-LUCKY, www.majesticstar.com seven-house conservatory with thousands of plants and picturesque winding paths. 300 N. Central Park Ave., 312-746-5100, www.garfield-conservatory.org Gardens & Parks 63rd Street Beach House Unique, twofloor, open-air building overlooking Lake Michigan with quaint courtyards. 63rd St. and Lake Shore Dr., 312-742-4838 Buckingham Fountain Pavilions This popular landmark and tourist attraction offers visitors a dazzling music, light and water show, which runs through the end of fall, dusk–11pm every hour and lasts 20 minutes. Columbus Dr. and Congress Pkwy., 312-742-5369 Grant Park Rose Gardens Lush gardens filled with roses, just steps away from Buckingham Fountain. Columbus Dr. and Congress Pkwy., north and south of Buckingham Fountain, 312-742-4838, www.chicagoparkdistrict.com Peaceful and enchanting gardens in the heart of Lincoln Park, adjacent to the zoo. Open 9am–5pm daily. Free admission. 2391 N. Stockton Dr., 312-742-7736, www.chicagoparkdistrict.com Lincoln Park Conservatory Gardens Chicago Park District Explore one of our more than 500 parks and playgrounds this summer. The Chicago Park District offers scenic views, historic buildings and miles of lake shore to enjoy. Call for more information on park locations. For information on Theatre on the Lake, see listing under theater section. Chicagoland, 312-742-PLAY Millennium Park Chicago’s newest cultural institution. Perfect for dinners, receptions, meetings and much more. A great location for your next special event. 201 E. Randolph St., 312-744-6050, www.millenniumpark.org pg 54 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com http://www.bluechipcasino.com http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com http://www.horseshoe.com http://www.garfield-conservatory.org http://www.majesticstar.com http://www.chicagobotanic.org http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com http://www.millenniumpark.org http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12542 http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12542 http://choosechicago.com
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