What to see and do in Lincoln Park and Gardens

What to visit in Lincoln Park and gardens

• Lincoln Park Zoo
• Lincoln Park Conservatory
• Chicago History Museum

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Lincoln Park and Gardens

nature

Lincoln Park Zoo

A free general access zoo where animal habitats, gardens and conservation proposals are combined.

Activities for your visit

• Tour the habitats and gardens open to the public.
• Check the educational activities available during your visit.

Tips for this place

• General admission does not require a reservation.
• Special events and experiences may require their own tickets.

Access ↗

Free general admission without reservation. Special experiences and some events are organized separately.

Reference sources and location

• Lincoln Park Zoo · Visit

Venue reference; it does not indicate an entrance, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 41.921389, -87.633889.

Wikidata · Lincoln Park Zoo

nature

Lincoln Park Conservatory

A historic greenhouse and its gardens allow you to discover plants from different environments and enjoy the glass architecture.

Activities for your visit

• Tour the greenhouse's available plant rooms.
• Observe the gardens and exterior of the building.

Tips for this place

• Admission is free, but you need a timed ticket.
• Check the accessibility of each room if you need to avoid stairs.

Reserve access ↗

Admission is free, but requires a reservation with time. Select your ticket in the Conservancy's official system.

Reference sources and location

• Lincoln Park Conservancy · Greenhouse and Gardens

Venue reference; it does not indicate an entrance, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 41.924, -87.6353.

Wikidata Lincoln Park Conservatory

museum

Chicago History Museum

A museum to explore the history of Chicago through its communities, urban transformations and objects from different eras.

Activities for your visit

• Explore the available exhibitions on the history of the city.
• Relate their stories to the neighborhoods you are visiting.

Tips for this place

• Check the calendar before setting the day of visit.
• Select your ticket category and check if any activities are organized separately.

Book tickets ↗

Book general admission to the Chicago History Museum and check the conditions for your date.

Reference sources and location

• Chicago History Museum · Visit

Venue reference; it does not indicate an entrance, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 41.912, -87.6313.

Wikidata · Chicago History Museum

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-Day Lincoln Park and Gardens Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Lincoln Park Animals and Plants

   Tour the zoo and combine the tour with the conservatory if you have the free timed reservation.

2. Day 2

   The memory of Chicago

   Spend time at the Chicago History Museum and complete the day with a walk through the park's public spaces.

Tips for visiting Lincoln Park and gardens

• The zoo does not require general reservation; The free greenhouse does require a timed ticket.
• Check the conditions of the museum and special events.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Lincoln Park and gardens

Chicago cuisine tells of its communities: deep dish pizza, traditional Italian sandwiches and jibarito with Puerto Rican roots.

A pizzeria classic

Deep dish pizza

High edge pizza with plenty of cheese and tomato sauce on top. A classic to share during your visit to Chicago.

Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine

Stalls and neighborhood stores

Chicago style hot dog

Beef sausage in bread with poppy, mustard, onion, relish, tomato, pickle, peppers and celery salt. The local combination is served without ketchup.

Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine

Italian-American tradition

Italian beef

Beef sandwich cut very thin and cooked in its juices. A specialty born in the Italian community of Chicago.

Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine

Flavors of the Puerto Rican community

Jibarito

Two sheets of fried plantain replace the bread and wrap the filling. A creation linked to the Puerto Rican community of Chicago.

Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine

A bite of Chicago

Pizza puff

A pocket of dough filled with pizza ingredients and served fried. Iltaco brought its Original Pizza Puff to Chicago cuisine in 1976.

Reference: Iltaco · History of the Original Pizza Puff

Italian-American cuisine

Chicken Vesuvio

Roasted chicken with potatoes, garlic and white wine, often accompanied by peas. Another classic of the Chicago Italian tradition.

Reference: Choose Chicago · Local cuisine