Lords Park Elgin, Illinois
Are you looking for a place where nature meets city vibe with a little twist of romance? I got the perfect place for you right in Elgin, Il.
Lords Park has a variety of Historic Pavilion, Museum, Water Park Area which makes it a perfect place for your family photos along with a tiny romantic bridge right in front of the Pavilion. After creating your memories what's even better to go and visit the beautiful Lords Park Zoo fenced areas which is home to bison, elk and white tail deer. These animals can be seen all year long. The free Lords Park Farm Zoo usually opens beginning of June throughout summer.
Animals may also include pigs, calves, sheep, donkeys, ponies and turkeys.
This zoo is perfect for a family with children to create beautiful timeless memories.
James Pate Philip State Park
Originally known as Tri-County State Park, is an Illinois state park in DuPage County and Kane County, Illinois.
If you are a lover of lifestyle candid memories, where you can let the kids loose and be themselves enjoying wildflowers and the beautiful wildness of nature, cross the little bridge and explore as a family. This is your place for all that to create those breathtaking lifestyle family photos where the focus is all on you!
Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve
Nature preserves on the Fox River with hiking trails, a boat launch, picnic areas & historic sites along with waterfall.
The waterfall is unnamed, but it has attracted some attention as a spot to visit. Surrounded by trees on both sides, water gently spills over the edge of a short waterfall, creating a peaceful and gorgeous picture. The waterfall is located not far off of Route 31. Perfect area for Lifestyle portraits!
Fox River Fen Nature Preserve
Riverside nature preserves with a museum & historical windmill offering fishing, boating & biking.
Fabyan Forest Preserve
Located along the Fox River, with entrances on both Route 25 and Route 31, just north of Fabyan Parkway. The Fabyan Villa Museum provides general history tours. Visitors are invited to stroll through the Fabyan Japanese Garden which is on the estate grounds. The whole park has so many attractions that it's worth to schedule a day trip there. It's a great spot loved by many photographers for the variety of different paths leading from European Stye Iron Gate to the romantic gardens all the way up to the traditional Japanese Garden. If you are looking for a variety of different backdrops for your memories, this is the place for you.
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