Born and raised in Lake County, just north of Chicago, Kristine now lives a short Amtrak ride away in Milwaukee and visits Chicago often. She writes about Chicago for publications and websites that include Fodors.com, TravelandLeisure.com, ArchitecturalDigest.com, and Observer.com.
Among the country’s largest and best botanical conservatories, Garfield Park Conservatory is a green respite in the heart of a major city. It’s a short 15-minute drive west…