The Morton Arboretum Review

Good trials.. unable to cover all trails by one day..one good thing is, you can cover by car as well

We love this place, they have areas and activities for kids, too.

Very pretty. Tickets are a little pricey for a family. Charging 15.00 would have been better. Also offering coffee during the walk would have been nice. Just having cider and hot chocolate stinks.

If you have not been here, I absolutely recommend trying it out! Pro tip : wear walking shoes!!

Love their Christmas lights and beer & wine festivals.

The Arboretum has an absolutely gorgeous forest with many species of trees, bushes, flowers and ground covers. Visit the visitor center, cafeteria, clean restrooms, plenty of parking and nice staff.

I went to the seed swap today. It was fabulous! I came home loaded with seeds for flowers, vegetables, gourds, herbs and trees. All free! Growing books were for sale and the Resiliency Institute had a booth.

A great place to enjoy art in nature, very educational.

don't go there it's to expensive to see some trees.

Fun day out. The giant wooden trolls are worth hiking around to find. They will be there until Jan 2019.

I was very surprised about this place. It has a lot to do and you can't do it all in one trip. We spent about 2 hours here hiking. There are a lot of paths some paved and some with wood chips. There is a lot of stuff to do with kids with the children's garden and the different exhibits. When we went they built trolls out of wood and scattered them across the park. It was fun finding them. You have to use clues they give you to find the Troll hideout. We didn't have any kids with us but still did the Troll hunt. It was really fun!

Always a good place to go. Summer or winter. See the trolls which are only there till spring.

We were a little late to see the trees in full Fall color, but did go on the troll hunt and checked out some of the scarecrows. Had a great time. See the website for info on hours and the huge trolls made from recycled wood. Next thing to see is the Illumination. Always beautiful.

An absolute treasure! Always enjoy spending time here with our family

One of the most beautiful places you will visit, especially in the fall. Enjoy the trails, bike, or just drive through. There is an east side and a west side. Check out the trolls and other special events (like Illuminations, the Christmas light show, which is drop dead amazing). Admission is reasonable but becoming a member is a better value if you visit
more than once or twice a year. Don t miss this place!

Awesome trip to see the special exhibit, Trolls, Keeper of the Forest.

The Illumination is a very nice event...dress warm.

Love this place! I find very relaxing. Some paved areas to take a stroller, but lots of wood chip paths. Great kids area. The indoor grill/cafe has good options.

My kids love this place. You can spend hours in the childrens garden, the annual membership is well worth it

Went for the first time too see the trolls and Legos and it was fun. Trolls to me are very far apart lots and lots of walking or drive to them. Actually wish more of them. Legos were very cool. The food was actually very good also.. the only thing food is slow coming out.

1500 acres of trees from all around the globe. Well maintained. A visit during each of the four seasons is a must. If you're local, buy the pass and come back often. I eat lunch here during the work week.

Never been to a nicer place than this! 5 hours and we only walked half of the park! Poured rain all day and we had a great time!

Pros: great for singles, couples, families alike
Children's garden is great for adults too.
The hedge maze is amazing! They have a little one for children.

Cons: a little pricey for the day but an amazing adventure

Great place. So much to do. For seniors it would be nice to have a shuttle golf cart ride to and from outer lots.

Have attended several of their exhibitions. Last one being the Troll Hunt. Certainly the coolest exhibit I've attended so far. The trolls are not only impressive, but hilarious too. My hats off to Danish sculptor Thomas Dambo.
I have not explored all of what the Arboretum has to offer, but very pleased with what I've seen.
Cantingy charges per automobile. Not the Morton Arboretum. They charge for every individual that's in your car. It gets expensive when you invite several of your friends (in my culture, you invite, you pay).

Wonderful display, almost seemed like fireworks. Very talented people who put this together.

Beautiful place. We went late in October. It was a little cold but you can buy hot chocolate and coffee inside. Very big place to be ready to walk around. Beautiful place to take picture's. There is an area for kids to check and a mine maze

Lovely space to bring the family. Even during early spring before leaves on many of the trees.

Went to the Illumination event and was very unimpressed

This place is huge! There are many trails. It provides a good education about trees.

It's trees, plants, etc. The giant trolls are definitely interesting (special tram or drive around and explore).

The tram tour was enjoyable and very educational. Despite the rain and chill, the flowers and blooming trees were gorgeous. The fragrance garden was my favorite!

Wonderful place to visit. Not much to do after the first hour, unless you are there to hike.

This is a fantastic garden: so much to explore that it can't be done in one visit! Spent most of our time in the 3 acre children's garden with so many different options for play. Restaurant was delicious. We used a reciprocal membership from another botanical garden.... Two adults got in for free!

Nicely setup for social distancing, relaxing environment

Fun place for walking, biking and exploring! Kids area is fun!

Beautiful trails. The trolls are also a cool addition. The squirrels are very friendly and come hang with you haha

it's a fantastic place! a very large park with lots of nature, trees, different and beautiful flowers. You can enjoy hiking, bike or vehicle rides.

Fun day trip, but entry was kind of expensive at $14 a person for adults. Nice trails for hiking and biking. A bit over commercialized, with the extra fees for other attractions and a kind of cheesy gift shop with garden gnomes etc. Still a good break from the suburbs, plenty of trees, wildlife, etc, but even at the most remote locations you can still hear the sound of the cars and trucks on the highway and airplanes overhead so you're reminded that you're still completely surrounded by suburbs. Also there was quite a bit of poison ivy growing right along the edge of major trails, even creeping out into the walkway at points, so be careful about walking near the sides.

Great for walks. Lots of nature. Great for kids and adults.

The Morton Arboretum is such a beautiful place. It was my first time going there after years of wanting to check it out. A serene and gorgeous place. I can't wait to come back! Even on a chilly day in November it was beyond enjoyable

Took my 83 year old mother here and it was wonderful. She is in a wheelchair and I could roll her up the ramp onto the tour tram and took the very beautiful and informative tour. Many of the paths are paved and easily accessible by wheelchair. I wish it were closer to my home. I would be there all the time. EVERYONE from the service desk, to the gift shop, to the tram conductor were super pleasant and helpful. A lovely place....think I will definitely have to go back in the fall

Such a great place. While today was not the prettiest day, flat grey winter sky, cold, but no snow, there is always something to see and do at Morton.

Went here for a wedding, beautiful atmosphere, great place to be!

Nice, but not enough flowers, lots of trees, bushes and walking paths.

amazing light display! good job on the look and feel of everything.

Go see the trolls!!!! Unfortunately you aren't allowed to touch them due to the Covid restrictions, but they are still a wonderful exhibit. Lastly, the trails were recently remultched to and from the trolls so try not to wear flip flops or sandals at least for a few weeks until the mulch mounds go down.

Had a great time here with my friend and my dog. Busy today, with lots of dogs and people-- yet people were very nice. My friend and I got accidentally separated, and a ranger took special care to take care of her and find me.

Went during holidays for lights and was slightly pricey but beautiful - worth taking the time to go and enjoy

gorgeous. Definitely mostly built for kids but it was stunning. My favorite part was the toad/frog nursery. I went when it was tadpole season and you can scoop some up with your hands, a unique experience. also they only sell reusable water bottles, really expressing how deeply they care and advocate for the environment.

This is such a beautiful place with great events. And their memberships are a great deal.

My employer hosted an event here. The location, scenery and service were incredible.

I would definitely recommend visiting for a day to see the grounds and enjoy being in a well preserved natural setting.

Gorgeous! Interesting educational placards and beautiful scenery.

beautiful place, especially during the holidays !!

I've gone there before many years ago they. Out did themselves with the trolls me our grandkids enjoyed ourselves tremendously it was a beautiful day lots of walking . Go early and pack a lunch.

Staff is friendly and will help you with any issues you have it your own home

Visited for a business event..large expamse of beautifully managed expanse of greenary..many people with foldavle chairs..believe its sort of a picnic place fpr famiilies..guess weekends would be even more popular...A very good place to hangout if a natural setting is your thing to unwind..

A beautiful park in the first place, but an amazing sight during the "Illumination" light show. Make sure you stop by the breathing stand of trees. Well worth waiting through the cycle of different effects.

This place is amazing. My son absolutely loved the children's garden here. There's something for everyone here.

This is the place to connect with nature. I have been there with Family and we enjoyed alot. The place is huge so make sure you wear cloths and shoes which are comfortable for long walks. We came here before fall but this will be heaven if you visit this place in fall season. There is dedicated garden for Kids which huge enough so you can spend whole day here with kids without they getting bored. The place has a maze which is too good and be careful you might get stuck. You have to bring out your detective to find the way out.

The place has store where you will find multiple things you would like to take home. The restaurant here has very great view with lake in front and then the green trees. The glass is so clean that it looks like the place is open which is not.

Here you will find different kind insects and birds. The place is clean where ever you go. The place has so many different things varieties that you need to visit and then you have to experience the same.

A must visit...

Great tree museum. Awesome place to walk and have a picnic

this is the perfect place to go for a those unable to walk. Many miles to drive through. Great to be able to enjoy the outdoors without having to leave the car Plenty of areas to park and enjoy the view.

Love this place for the nature walks. The origami sculptures were pretty impressive.

A gorgeous, huge environment to explore - but be prepared! At 1700 acres, this place was far larger than I ever expected, so I wasn't able to see nearly all of it. Well worth it if you've got a day to spend outdoors. Will be back better prepared.