Location: Highland Park
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Top 10 Things to do in Highland Park, Illinois (IL)
Highland Park is a suburban city in Lake County, Illinois, United States, about 25 miles (40 km) north of downtown Chicago. As of the 2016 population estimate, the population was 29,641. Highland Park is one of several municipalities located on the North Shore of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Restaurants in Highland Park
1. The Birchwood Club
2. North Shore Salt Therapy Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Highland Park Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By illinoistravelere
There are a number of wonderful features at this library -- creative programming for all ages; friendly, helpful staff; multiple copies of book club selections; and so on, but .....drum roll please...my new favourite is the curbside pick-up service for card holders. Yes, if you've reserved a book, DVD, or magazine and it is ready, you can pull into a designated space in the covered parking area, call the desk (the phone number is posted on a sign at the parking space) and a staff member will check it out and bring it to you. This is so helpful if you have limited mobility (recent knee surgery, anyone?), tiny children requiring a stroller and three hands, or if you simply can't find a place to park.
4. Rosewood Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By 638linkl
Grew up swimming at Rosewood and lesser known Ravine Drive. Both are decent beaches to cool off in and Rosewood is fairly big.
5. Moraine Park
6. Kenzy Gifts & Decor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Kenzy Gifts & Decor is a wonderful place to visit when you are in the Chicago suburbs. We offer a wide variety of gifts, hostess gifts, girlfriend gifts, wedding gifts. We pride ourselves in finding unique and beautiful pieces. If you are visinting from out of town this is a great place to stop.
7. Skokie Valley Bike Trail
8. Prairie Wolf Slough
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By illinoistravelere
That peaceful stream in the slideshow is the Middle Fork of the Chicago River. The online hiking difficulty ratings for this site are "easy" and "moderate". The trail loops are both short and flat -- making for a perfect family outing. See my earlier reviews from May 27, 2016 and September 9, 2018 for more details.
9. Ravinia Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Stuart60645 - Highland Park, United States
Ravinia is a gem. The entertainers that are brought to the venue are varied and of course talented. The pavilion has no bad seats. Good sight lines throughout. The lawn is first come first served. Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy the lawn. If it’s rained bring an extra blanket to put on ground or tarp to keep space dry. Many bring candles to keep bugs away and create ambiance. We’ve never had a bug problem. Food and chairs can be easily purchased at Ravinia. Or bring your own. Parking in lots nearby are limited. But parking is available in lots 5-10 minutes away with free bus service. Or the Metra train stops at the park. On a nice night Ravinia is a gem.
10. Openlands Lakeshore Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Located just 25 miles north of Chicago, the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve presents a rare opportunity to visit one of the last remaining ravine and bluff ecosystems in the metropolitan region. The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission designated the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve as an Illinois Nature Preserve in 2013, recognizing the quality of our restoration efforts. For more information, please visit Openlands.org.
Reviewed By iTraveltheworld195 - Highland Park, United States
We are so lucky to have this beautiful natural resource in our backyard! About a mile and half of walkway along Lake Michigan. Currently there is a an unpaved portion of "prairie" walk in the middle but I have heard from a reliable source that they have finally obtained approval to connect the two completed portions. We had no idea that this walk was being developed and were so happy when it popped up a couple of years ago. Lovely place to walk your dog, go for a run or ride your bike.
