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Morton Arboretum

4100 IL-53
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 968-0074
mortonarb.org
5 star rating based on 7 reviews

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Status: Closed  
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This Chicago-area institution owes its existence to one of the nation's first ecology-minded families. Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902), originator of Arbor Day and secretary of agriculture under President Grover Cleveland, had a passion for trees and horticultural science. That passion was passed on to his son, Joy Morton, founder of the Morton Salt Company. In 1921, the Morton family estate... more
Posted by Citysearch on May 04, 2007

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It's a bit more strenuous than the other trails, but the loop that goes through the oak-maple forest is a prime spot for fall colors.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Get a global tour of nature from professional and amateur ecologists who walk the groves.

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Overview This Chicago-area institution owes its existence to one of the nation's first ecology-minded families. Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902), originator of Arbor Day and secretary of agriculture under President Grover Cleveland, had a passion for trees and horticultural science. That passion was passed on to his son, Joy Morton, founder of the Morton Salt Company. In 1921, the... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 30, 2006)

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The Morton Arboretum is a tree museum. More than 3,700 kinds of trees, shrubs and plants grow on the 1,700-acre site. Special areas include the interactive Children's Garden; the Illinois Tree Trails' woodlands, meadows and marshes; an area with sugar maples (colorful in the fall); a crabapple orchard (splendid when the trees are in full bloom); and a prairie with tall grasses and flowers that... more
Posted by chicagotribune on April 10, 2007

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Beautiful Place by S M. at InsiderPages

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Morton Arboretum is a great place to go. You can just drive through their entire garden and its up to you to decide if you want to get out of your car to see the place up close. The best time to visit Morton Arboretum is in Fall...as the place is just lively with all the trees changing colors.

PROS: Beautiful gardens
CONS: None
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 09, 2005)

Morton Arboretum by Bridget H. at InsiderPages

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Just wonderful. Very beautiful. You can drive around and park then get up close and walk as far as you'd like. Bring a lunch they do serve food, but it's a little pricey.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 08, 2005)

Morton Arboretum by Valerie H. at InsiderPages

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The Morton Arboretum is really one of the top places in Lisle and a big attraction. People come from all over to visit. It has beautiful paths to stroll along and lots to ese. There is a really cool maze to walk through so you can feel like a giant mouse for awhile. Pack a picnic and bring the family. It's nice to visit in the evening as well.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 03, 2005)
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