Something for Everyone!

If you’ve never been to Cantigny, you're in for a treat.  Historic home, first-class museum, picnic grounds, play areas, gardens, golfing, dining for every taste -- there's something for everyone in this beautiful park, a gift to the people of Illinois from Robert R. McCormick.

We suggest you make the Visitors Center your first stop. Here you'll find information, maps, and see the above 10-minute orientation film.  Plus, Its central location provides easy access to everywhere in the park.

Looking for more information right now?  Check out the links below:

I am interested in a place for:
Kids│ Learning│ Physical Activity│ Exploring Nature│ Family│ Lunch Hour

"The kids are looking for someplace fun!"

• Visit our events calendar to learn of upcoming children’s events.
• Kids from 8-15 have loads of fun while learning golf at Cantigny Youth Links.
• Generations of kids have played on the tanks outside the First Division Museum.

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"I want to learn something new."

• Tour the Robert R. McCormick Museum and learn about the man who made the Chicago Tribune a world-class paper. A visit to the mansion also reveals the lifestyle of the early 1900’s.
• Visit our programs calendar to see what kinds of classes are offered.
• Gain a new appreciation of the sacrifices made by the men and women of the military at the First Division Museum.

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"I like physical activity."

• Challenge yourself to a round of golf on our award-winning 27-hole golf course.
• Visit the new fitness circuit along our hiking trail.
• Take one of our adult fitness classes.
• Enter our annual 5k Run, held every November.

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"We like to relax and enjoy nature."

• Stroll throughout Gardens, the finest collection of Midwest plants in the world.
• Take a hike on the nature trail.
• Bring your binoculars and go birding.

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"We need a new place for family outings."

• Bring the family and the picnic baskets and enjoy a free evening concert.
• Check out our Family Discovery Backpacks and explore the world of birds, bugs, gardens or give Geocaching a try.
• Take part in a wide variety of special family events scheduled throughout the year.

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"I want to get out during my lunch hour."

• Enjoy a meal with a beautiful view of the gardens at Le Jardin.
• Eliminate office stress by soaking up sun and taking a stroll through our Gardens.
• Enjoy a sandwich at the new Bertie's.

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