Where to see Monarch Butterfly in Illinois

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

Black Hawk State Historic Site

Bird Watching and Civilian Conservation Corps.

You might spot Brown-Belted Bumble Bee and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

Brandon Road Lock and Dam

Barge Watching and Des Plaines River

You might spot Carolina Mantis and Goldenrod Soldier Beetle.

Durso Park

"family Friendly", "neighborhood Park", "playground", "outdoor Recreation", "urban Green Space", "basketball Courts", "picnic Spot", "birdwatching"

You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Rock Pigeon.

Gensburg-Markham Prairie

Bird Watching and Conservation

You might spot Viceroy, Common Wood-Nymph, and Acadian Hairstreak.

Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park

Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Historic, Cultural, Outdoor Recreation, Boating, Urban Oasis, Wildlife Viewing

You might spot American Robin, Canada Goose, and House Sparrow.

Lilacia Park

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot American Robin, Monarch, and Duck.

Lily Gardens Park

Family Friendly, Playground, Urban Park, Community Park, Outdoor Recreation, Free Admission, Children's Play Area, Neighborhood Green Space.

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, American Robin, and Duck.

Loop Retail Historic District

Architecture and Chicago History

You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Rock Pigeon.

Michigan–Wacker Historic District

Art Deco and Chicago Architecture

You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Red-Winged Blackbird.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot Osage-Orange, Cutleaf Teasel, and Red Clover.

Palmer Square Park

Arboretum and Bird Watching

You might spot American Robin, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Canada Goose.

River Park

Wildlife Friendly, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Paddling, Fishing, Hiking, Accessible, Nature Reserve, Sports

You might spot American Robin and White-Tailed Deer.

Sauganash Trail

Rails To Trails, Urban Oasis, Walking, Cycling, Running, Wildlife, Family Friendly, Accessible, Nature, Chicago Park

You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Lesser Celandine, and American Robin.

Scoville Park

Accessible and Community

You might spot Common Milkweed and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

Shedd Aquarium

Animal Encounters and Aquarium

You might spot Beluga Whale, Pacific White-Sided Dolphin, and Sea Otter.

Shedd Aquarium

Aquarium and Aquatic Show

You might spot Beluga Whale, Pacific White-Sided Dolphin, and Sea Otter.

Brookfield Zoo

Accessible and Animal Encounters

You might spot Polar Bear, Grizzly Bear, and African Lion.

Armour Square Park

Beaux Arts Architecture and Community Hub

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Canada Goose.

Bronzeville

African American History and Architecture

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Duck, and Canada Goose.

Garfield Park

Botanical Garden and Chicago Landmark.

You might spot Common Milkweed, Great Blue Heron, and Canada Goose.

Haight Village Historic District

Architecture and Greek Revival

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

Historic Michigan Boulevard District

Architectural and Beaux Arts

You might spot Canada Goose, Rock Pigeon, and House Sparrow.

Hyde Park–Kenwood Historic District

Barack Obama Residence and Chicago Architecture

You might spot American Robin, Great Blue Heron, and Duck.

Jefferson Barracks Military Post

Family Friendly and Historic Site

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and White-Tailed Deer.

Kitchell Park

Architectural History. and Family Friendly

You might spot Silver-Spotted Skipper, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Monarch.

Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Garlic Mustard, American Toad, and Dryad's Saddle.

Ladd Arboretum

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Eastern Cottontail, American Robin, and Monarch.

Lockport Historic District

19th Century History and Canal Era

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Monarch.

Main Street Historic District

Architectural History and Family Friendly

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Baltimore Oriole, and Monarch.

Morton Arboretum

"arboretum" and "botanical Garden"

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Eastern Forktail.

Naval Station Great Lakes

American Sailor and Educational

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

Oak Park Conservatory

Botanical Garden and Cactus & Succulents

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, House Sparrow, and Monarch.

Philip H. Sheridan Reserve Center

"birdwatching" and "cross Country Skiing"

You might spot Monarch, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Large White Trillium.

Phillips Park Zoo

Accessible and Educational

You might spot Elk, North American River Otter, and Bald Eagle.

Pilsen Historic District

Architecture and Art

You might spot Rock Pigeon, Canada Goose, and House Sparrow.

Scales Mound Historic District

Architecture and Historic District

You might spot Prickly Cucumber and Golden Oyster Mushroom.

Stolp Island

Architectural Landmark and Cultural Heritage

You might spot American Robin, Great Blue Heron, and Red-Winged Blackbird.

West Argyle Street Historic District

Architecture and Asian Food

You might spot Red-Winged Blackbird and Northern Cardinal.

Abbott Park

Chicago History and Community Park

Northerly Island

Birdwatching, Hiking, Nature Preserve, Urban Oasis, Skyline Views, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Fishing

You might spot Canada Goose, Ring-Billed Gull, and Red-Winged Blackbird.

Eugene Field Park

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Illinois Bundleflower, Wild Bergamot, and Cup Plant.

Jackson Park

Birdwatching, Historic, Nature Sanctuary, Family Friendly, Lakefront, Walking Trails, Wildlife, Photography, Cherry Blossoms, Accessible.

You might spot Great Blue Heron and American Herring Gull.

Ping Tom Memorial Park

Urban Oasis, Chinese Garden, Riverfront, Family Friendly, Kayaking, Birdwatching, Cultural Hub, Wheelchair Accessible, Skyline Views, Nature Trails

You might spot Canada Goose, Common Milkweed, and Wild Bergamot.

Fernwood Parkway Park

Urban Park, Greenspace, Walking, Running, Nature Observation, Relaxing, Family Friendly, Accessible, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic.