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Chicago Botanic Garden

The garden is home to 255 bird species and has year-round hiking trails, as well as hosting weekend cooking demonstrations by well-known chefs from May 25 to October 6.

Though it's a stiff $25 per car to get in, feel free to take an Uber and walk in for free.

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