Constructed at the end of the 19th century, the Lincoln Park Conservatory has, for over 110 years, both showcased exotic plant species as well as providing plants to be placed in the park system throughout Chicago. Can't afford or don't have the means to make it out to the Chicago Botanic Garden? The Lincoln Park Conservatory - and its sister garden site, the Garfield Park Conservatory - are easily accessible via public transport.
The Lincoln Park Conservatory is located on Stockon Drive in Lincoln Park, just south of Fullerton. It is located next door to one of the entrances to the Lincoln Park Zoo, which is also free! If you have kids, you will definitely want to take them to visit the Children's Farm, located on Stockton Drive, a little bit north of North Avenue. This "Farm"/petting zoo allows children the opportunity to get up close to a variety of domesticated farm animals, including goats, cows, heirloom chickens, and domesticated rabbits, among others, as well as providing an education about farming.
I was particularly impressed to see a pair of domesticated rabbits today. I had no idea they got so huge - the pair on exhibit were huge, bigger than my mother's cat (and my mom's cat is 17 lbs.).
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