Today we visited the Luthy Botanic Garden in Peoria, Illinois. They were celebrating fall with a chrysanthemum display. There is a modest gift shop where we paid the very affordable admission ($2.50 for adults; Children 12 and under free). Then we meandered through the conservatory to find ferns, bromeliads, even a banana tree and a giant lemon tree. This was an exciting spot in the gardens, especially for my young son who enjoyed the feeling of being in a jungle. Once leaving the conservatory we wandered the paths through various gardens including a children's garden with imaginative sculptures.
The wildlife garden has a wonderful waterfall with a pond and houses for birds and butterflies. The overall size of the botanic garden isn't expansive but there is much to see in the confined space. There are open grassy areas for children to run free and paths that allow visitors to explore secluded gardens. A visit to this garden is a wonderful way to spend the day outside.
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