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    The Morton Arboretum in Lisle

    The Morton Arboretum in Lisle
    4 star rating
    love nature, budget-conscious traveler, off the beaten path

    NOV
    17
    2007

    Twenty-five miles West of Chicago is the Village of Lisle Illinois. Off of Interstate 88, North on Route 53 is The Morton Arboretum. Arboretum means "the place for trees". You have Morton Salt in your kitchen. This is that same family who dedicated acres and acres of land to the conservation and study of trees. There are one-way roads to s-l-o-w-l-y travel through the collection of trees from around the world. Park and read the labels on each tree to realize the scope of these beauties. In the Spring, the Daffodil Glen is bursting with acres of yellow blossoms -- bring your camera! Autumn is magic...

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    Jo wrote on Nov 17, 2007

    Hi and welcome. Enjoy Viewpoints. We are heading to SF Dec. 23. I'm off to read your shuttle tour review:) Jo

    CyndiA wrote on Nov 17, 2007

    That's really cool about your "guy" making the Navy Pier signs. Tell him that they are awesome!


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