There’s a sunken garden in Aurora, Illinois that is stunning to see and even more exciting to explore. Though few people know about this beautiful place, it has been around for decades. Make this the summer you check it out.

The Aurora Sunken Gardens are situated within Phillips Park in northeast Illinois in a popular suburb of Chicago that is home to nearly 200,000 residents.
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The garden is styled after those in England and includes 15 varieties of flowers totaling 15,000 flowers altogether. You'll be instantly transported to a new place when you visit here.
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The garden also includes a three-tiered fountain and the Four Seasons statues, which stand at each corner of the garden. Shrubs, bushes, walkways, stairs, benches, and much more make this a tranquil place to spend time.
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The gardens were designed in the 1930s by the son of a gardener for English nobility. It is hand-planted each fall with more than 10,000 tulips that bloom in the spring.
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The garden was renovated in 2002 to include a handicap accessible walkway, additional benches, and a computer-operated watering system.
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Though few know that this gorgeous place exists, it is a marvelous place to take photos, spend an afternoon, or take a stroll.
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Enjoy this sunken garden while waiting to enter the Phillips Park Zoo or after picnicking at the pavilion nearby.
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If you’ve ever been to this sunken garden, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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