What an amazingly, fun, creative horticultural adventure! You can bring kids or be a kid yourself!
Jill O.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Lansing, IL
This is a pretty neat place. My girlfriend took me here on a date, and it was a really good way to spend the afternoon. These gardens make books come to life. I wish I had had a place like this nearby when I was growing up! It’s full of cute, hands on playthings and buildings and all sorts of things to entertain kids and entertain their minds too. The plants and flowers are well maintained and bright. What I also think is cool is that it’s free/donation based, so it won’t break the bank to bring all the kiddos here to enjoy the fun. There’s also special events/musicians/readings hosted here, which is pretty cool. Because I’m an adult, I don’t know that I’d feel the need to come here again, but if I had kids, I’d definitely be back.
Marissa M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Milwaukee, WI
This might just be the happiest place on earth, and it’s got none of Disney World’s insane prices. Bookworm Gardens is an adorable, kid-friendly park with no admission fee. It takes classic children books into themed areas within the park. My toddler nephew loves this place, even voluntarily delaying nap time to play. Stands around the park have books for children to read, and there’s plenty of acitivities to keep them entertained. Awesome, awesome, awesome place!
Marjorie M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Madison, WI
Beautifully maintained. Fun for kids age toddler through upper elementary. And it’s free and stroller friendly. Highly recommend.
Lara D.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
Can’t say enough about this place. Such a sweet garden to learn, read, and explore. We will certainly be back.
Heather S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Uptown, Chicago, IL
Amazing! What a beautiful and thoughtful place. Truly a wonderful experience with the kids! You have to go!
Jon P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
We happened to find this place on a weekend trip to the northern unit of the kettle moraine forest. Our daughter who is three loved it as the gardens are designed to bring to life children’s fables and stories. My wife and I appreciated the well kept grounds which are fantastic to stroll around on a nice summer day. It’s also donations only so you will not feel guilty if you just stop by for a quick visit on the way up to door county from Milwaukee/Chicago.
Sara J.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Milwaukee, WI
Wow, no reviews?! Come on, it’s a fun place for kids and it’s FREE. The kids can explore, touch stuff, read books, sit in a giant chair, and more. I visited this place for a short time after a baby shower and hope to find time to take our daughter someday. Since my visit was a short curiosity visit, I can’t do this place justice, currently, with this review. Please consider taking your kids… heck, go there yourself with your favorite book and chill in the tree house or the magic school bus for a while. :-) It looks like the place is a constant work in progress, set ups everywhere dedicated to a book. It is beautiful, a great trip for adults and children alike.