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Chicago Botanic Garden: A Theraputic Oasis in the Windy City
When Chi-towners are in need of some fresh air, green pastures and loads of flowers, they head to the Chicago Botanic Garden. A hidden oasis just 30 minutes from downtown in Highland Park (an easy Metra ride), the garden boasts paths that allow you to peruse the place as if it were your own.
From Japanese and English gardens, isles reached by arched bridges and a tropical garden with orchids dangling from palm trees, perhaps the best feature of the Chicago Botanic Garden is its full calendar of events from educational programs to social mixers. Classes they offer range from cooking classes, gardening, kids programs, horticultural therapy and wellness programs. In a nutshell – this place is Chicago’s therapy.
Get Rady For The Getty
Amongst the 110-acre property of rolling Santa Monica Mountains, the Getty Center is L.A.’s most popular and prestigious museum. Filled with paintings, sculptures and changing exhibits, every trip to the Getty seems to be different and always feels like you should come back another time to see more.
Though the art and exhibits are worth the tram and long lines, the Getty offers guest lectures, live performances and concerts for those looking for that true Getty experience.
If you are lucky enough to visit the museum during the spring and summer time, you will find that bringing your lunch and lounging in the Gardens truly makes this the best museum.
4. Colorado Garden and Home Show Feb. 13-21
Over $116,000 worth of flowers, 400 tons of boulders and rocks, and 50 free educational seminars led by gardening and home improvement gurus is just some of what you’ll find at the Colorado Garden and Home Show. This prestigious show featuring 650 companies will fuel your imagination and give you confidence to implement home and garden improvements yourself. The breathtaking garden displays will catch your eye and your nose with all their fragrances. And the best part is that about 2,000 cubic yards of recycled mulch will be used to make the gardens.
Feel Like A Sophisticated Socialite at the Hillwood Estate
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Washington D.C. is known for its various large museums, from natural history to aeronautics, but sometimes its the smaller ones that make the most impact. One such place is the Hillwood Estate.
The former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, the heiress and eventual owner of Post Foods, features the most comprehensive collection of Russian imperial art outside of Russia and a world-renowned collection of eighteenth-century French decorative art and furnishings. The collection ranges from Fabergé eggs to Beauvais tapestries to Sèvres porcelain.
Call and make a reservation to see this gorgeous Georgian home that used to be known as one of Washington’s most extraordinary estates. It sits absolutely stunning on top a beautiful hill. If you have seen enough of the artwork and the house, walk through the 25 acres of gardens and greenhouses. Built for one of the wealthiest socialites, this estate is a truly unique experience.