The Grove National Historic Landmark, Glenview, IL

The Grove National Historic Landmark covers 127 acres of preserved woodland and prairie in Glenview. Visitors use an extensive trail network that winds through oak savanna, wetlands, and restored tallgrass prairie. The site includes the 1850s Kennicott House, the Interpretive Center with exhibits on local ecology and history, and a Nature Play area designed for children. A 300-foot accessible boardwalk extends over the wetland, providing elevated views of native plants and wildlife. The Grove also houses the Volkening Heritage Farm, where seasonal demonstrations of 19th-century farming practices take place. Picnic shelters and open meadows are available for gatherings, and the grounds connect directly to the North Branch Trail, allowing cyclists and runners to continue into the larger forest preserve system. The combination of historic structures, maintained trails, and on-site educational programs offers residents nearby access to both recreation and nature study without leaving Glenview.