Meet us where historic homes are part of the landscape
Tour three of Oak Park’s main attractions with the Historic Homes and Garden Tour!
This day-long tour is available with or without lunch and includes the following Oak Park attractions:
Oak Park Conservatory
The Edwardian-style Conservatory was built in 1929 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wander through a garden with plants native to Illinois, and enjoy more than 3,000 plants in three different conservatory showrooms!
Breathe in the aroma of lavender, rosemary, sage, and thyme in the Mediterranean Room, listen to the birds and the falling water in the Tropical Room, and
explore the cacti and succulents in the Desert Room.
Pleasant Home
This 30-room marvel of early Prairie School-style architecture earned this home a spot on the National Historic Landmark roster. Pleasant Home was designed in 1897 by architect George W. Maher for banker and philanthropist John Farson and his wife Mamie Ashworth Farson.
Cheney Mansion
Designed by Architect Charles E. White in 1913, this 12,000-square-foot mansion looks like an English country home. The 2.2 acres of landscaped grounds boasts a greenhouse and waterfall fountain.
All three beautiful buildings include extensive gardens and history to explore on your day in Oak Park.
The guided historic homes and gardens tours take place year-round on Wednesdays or Thursdays depending on availability.
The day-long tour is $20 without lunch and $35 including lunch. Transportation to Oak Park is not included.
The experienced docents of the Park District of Oak Park will take you on this day-long adventure through Oak Park’s top attractions.
You’ll start at the Oak Park Conservatory, which is located at 615 Garfield Street. The Conservatory is just steps from the Oak Park stop on the “L” stop or a 20-minute drive from downtown Chicago. Free street parking is available.
