You can have a WEDDING here in the Conservatory! Make your guests feel like their dining among exotic flora in the open outdoors, but in reality, they are protected by the greenhouse roof. It's like…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Christina M. at Yelp.com on June 30, 2008.

Covering 4.5 acres of the north end of Garfield Park, the conservatory is one of the largest and most remarkable in the country. This humongous garden contains trees, flowers, cacti, and exotic…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Matt B. at Yelp.com on June 23, 2008.

This is a wonderful place to go in the winter! Being inside in the warm air with all of the lush green plants brightens your mood! It's like a free mini vacation!

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Anne S. at Yelp.com on June 20, 2008.

This has to be the worst moving company to hire and to deal with after the fact. The movers were 45 minutes late, dropped and broke the drawers out of my dresser and night table. I filled out the…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Kelly B. at Yelp.com on June 12, 2008.

This has to be the worst moving company to hire and to deal with after the fact. The movers were 45 minutes late, dropped and broke the drawers out of my dresser and night table. I filled out the…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Kelly B. at Yelp.com on June 12, 2008.

This has to be the worst moving company to hire and to deal with after the fact. The movers were 45 minutes late, dropped and broke the drawers out of my dresser and night table. I filled out the…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Kelly B. at Yelp.com on June 12, 2008.

I had my wedding at the Garfield Park Conservatory a couple weeks ago and it was such an amazing event. We rented out the entire venue and had the ceremony outside and the reception in the hort hall.…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by alicia d. at Yelp.com on June 9, 2008.

"Anyone physically capable can make a Baby, but it takes a real man to be a Father"... Periodically I've read Yelp reviews of charities and not-for-profits in which various Yelpers are somehow…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Michael S. at Yelp.com on May 29, 2008.

This is a magnificent place and should not be missed by residents of and visitors to Chicago (especially when there's an exhibit here --I'm thinking of the magical glass installations by Dale Chihuly...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Carol C. at Yelp.com on May 9, 2008.

So peep this... We got a menu for this pizza joint near us in our neighborhood. So we decided to give them a try. First off they do not deliver, then their pickup pizza took an hour to make....

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Tony L. at Yelp.com on May 6, 2008.

I was very impressed by the conservatory. It turned 100 years old this year and you can appreciate the old-school design and workmanship that went into the place. We went there when it was raining,...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Andrew J. at Yelp.com on May 1, 2008.

This places just opened...succulent perfectly cooked shrimp. Oysters are just like Nawlins style...Chicken is cooked well..service can get dodgy when busy but definatly worth the trip

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Faisal S. at Yelp.com on April 29, 2008.

WOW.... The best shrimp and Catfish I ever had. This place just opened up down the street from my job and I think I am hooked. The chicken liver is deeeeelicious, I couldn't even finish it because...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Ray S. at Yelp.com on April 29, 2008.

Free! This fair, held at the Garfield Park Conservatory, had all things gardening -- exhibitors, vendors (organic products, plants, jewelry, books), demonstrations, guest speakers, and food. And in...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Beth M. at Yelp.com on April 26, 2008.

I had my wedding at Garfield Park Conservatory on June 23, 2007 and it was absolutely beautiful. We had a "green" wedding, and the idea that the modest venue fee we paid went towards the preservation...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Mika Y. at Yelp.com on April 26, 2008.

Has anyone had their wedding at the Garfield Park Conservatory? If so, can you share your experience and suggest a caterer, rental place, etc.? Also, did you have your ceremony on site? I visited...

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by T W. at Yelp.com on April 23, 2008.

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. I seriously can't think of anything - ANYTHING - bad about this place! A good buddy of mine had his wedding here, which was the sole reason for my trip to the gusty, lusty city....

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by James Y. at Yelp.com on April 22, 2008.

I was always scared to visit Garfield Park because of it's unsavory reputation as a gangbanger-haven... and reports of the occasional dead homie floating in the lagoons... However, I really wanted to...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Vanessa K. at Yelp.com on April 20, 2008.

GPC is beautiful. Hop on the green line and poof, instant serenity. In the winter it can cure what ails you and in the summer you will be blown away buy the outdoor garden and flower shows. I also...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Missy W. at Yelp.com on April 16, 2008.

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by A M. at Yelp.com on April 15, 2008.

I used Midway for my move in January and had a fantastic experience with this company. They showed up right on time and both guys were friendly and helpful. They worked quickly and efficiently. I...

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Tara M. at Yelp.com on April 14, 2008.

GO, GO, GO, GO, GO, GO!! It's the perfect place for a rainy day. This lovely, huge glass house has a million flowers and plants. I would like to go on a sunny, warm day to take advantage of the...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Abra B. at Yelp.com on April 10, 2008.

This may sound strange, but I find going here is like a spa for my lungs and skin. Well, plants do give off O2 and lots of it. Combined with the humidity required in a greenhouse, I feel my airways...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Artemis B. at Yelp.com on April 2, 2008.

Free. Beautiful. Great place for a date. Farmers Market is awesome in the summer. Has a couple of rooms that are kid-friendly. GORGEOUS for weddings and events. Seriously. And fairly affordable for...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Kacie M. at Yelp.com on March 31, 2008.

There isn't much to say that hasn't been said... This is one of the few attractions in Chicago that is always free (except for some occasional exhibits that night have a requested donation). It's a...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Dane K. at Yelp.com on March 24, 2008.

Here you can hear crickets in winter. Here you can experience the humidity and lushness of a dense tropical forest, see the cool and serene beauty of the desert, and blasts of colors from the...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Sarah L. at Yelp.com on March 22, 2008.

i know for a fact that midway is the expensive & crooked company in chicago.price rakers material hungry you must sell shrinkwrap on every job says the dispatcher how could they HAVE so much business...

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by fu j. at Yelp.com on March 22, 2008.

Really awesome place! I went here in August when the Chicago Cultural Center was running the free Loop tours. The "Niki in the Garden" exhibit happened to be running at the Garfield Park Observatory,...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Janet L. at Yelp.com on March 17, 2008.

They recently renovated this place with new speed queen washers/dryers. It's clean and it's big. Plus free dry!

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Jude L. at Yelp.com on March 15, 2008.

'Santa' gave my daughter Fisher Price's kid tough digital camera for Christmas this year. Yesterday afternoon was so gloomy and cold. and we've all been suffering from cabin fever so I wanted to go...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by jenise r. at Yelp.com on March 11, 2008.

It's free! I recommend all Chicagoans visit GPC at some point. Although there is more stuff to see in the summer, I prefer going in the winter. It makes me feel better. And the tropical plants remind...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Beth M. at Yelp.com on March 11, 2008.

Beware of this company. I had them move my things into storage and then after 2 years to my new home. They charged me twice to load and unload the truck for the final move. The movers were all...

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by peter t. at Yelp.com on March 4, 2008.

We took my mom here for mothers day and it was amazing. I am not sure about the winter but in the spring there is a little market right down the street that had some great things. It was so...

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Sarah D. at Yelp.com on March 2, 2008.

BEAUTIFUL RELAXING INSPIRING i took my 8th grade students here for a field trip and I probably enjoyed it more than them. If you haven't already been, it's well worth the trip...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Erica W. at Yelp.com on March 2, 2008.

I love this place! It was so beautiful and peaceful.. Not being from Chicago, i did think it was a little off the beaten path but definitely worth the drive. Nothing only is it free but a place you...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Michelle A. at Yelp.com on February 26, 2008.

This is my favourite place to go when I'm post-work angry that no one can do their jobs or mid-winter angry that my toes haven't thawed out since November or no-reason at all angry that I even exist....

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Imogen I. at Yelp.com on February 21, 2008.

I have been coming to teh Grafield Park conversatory since I was a kid, so I might be biased in my recommendation of it. BUT, it is one of the most beautiful indoor gardens I have ever seen. The...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Kara B. at Yelp.com on February 18, 2008.

If traveling by train from downtown it's a bit of a trip but well worth the efforts.....I recommend going during the winter months because you will see and smell flowers/plants and feel WARM. It'll...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Trish S. at Yelp.com on February 7, 2008.

I love the smell inside here, it makes you feel alive again. Tis a wonderful place to just get away from it all.

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by sam p. at Yelp.com on February 3, 2008.

A beautiful place to visit with a sweetie, family or alone. Love it!

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Marge J. at Yelp.com on February 1, 2008.

I love the smell inside here. Many days I go to just relax and brethe the wonderful fresh air. Also sometimes they have people there who teach many different green initatives. Paking is free and easy....

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by smilie d. at Yelp.com on January 26, 2008.

This Chicago jewel is a delightful place to spend a winter afternoon. You can almost forget it's freezing cold and bleak outside when you are surrounded by lush palm trees, ferns, cacti and other...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Sandra P. at Yelp.com on January 25, 2008.

This is a great little place to get away....reminds me of where I am from HAWAII! The best part about it is the vast variety of flowers they have there and the beautiful landscaping in and outside!...

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Bill S. at Yelp.com on January 18, 2008.

This is one of my favorite places to bring tourists..especially in the winter when it's freezing out and all you want is a little bit of warmth. This is a haven! The conservatory is beautiful and it's...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Robyn T. at Yelp.com on January 15, 2008.

I'm a bit of a dilettante. I don't boast to knowing much about art history or artistic techniques. But when the creative bug bites, I like to draw. I'm far too critical of my own abilities to draw...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Maya C. at Yelp.com on January 15, 2008.

This is my spot. I could spend days, if not weeks here. My uncle told me that when policing the streets got to be too much, they'd get a "call at the conservatory" and have to go check it out. I can...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Anton F. at Yelp.com on January 12, 2008.

the best hot dogs around, mustard and onions only please. the fries they give with all hot dogs and sandwiches are always so fresh. try the porkchop sandwich you'll be happy and they now have...

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by jenise r. at Yelp.com on January 12, 2008.

I great place to go to get away from it all in the city!! I highly recommend it!!!

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Dave O. at Yelp.com on January 9, 2008.

I have been here twice. Once to look at the flowers for the summer and the other for a blown glass exhibit, which I cant remember the famous artists name. Both times it was a nice little get away...

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Debbie M. at Yelp.com on January 8, 2008.

On my most recent move with Midway the movers shattered the glass on the security door of my building during the move. First, the team leader tried to manipulate me into not reporting their error to...

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by m k. at Yelp.com on January 6, 2008.