- Our list of the best things to do in Highland Park, Illinois, features the top 652 nearby activities — including 265 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Highland Park, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Highland Park, IL , followed by 632 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Gurnee, Niles, Lombard, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Northbrook, Palatine, Mundelein, Grayslake, Libertyville, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Bloomingdale, Wheeling, Addison, Cicero, Berwyn, Barrington, Vernon Hills, Zion, Lincolnshire, Bartlett, Carpentersville, Rosemont, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Forest Park, Algonquin, Streamwood, Oak Brook, Pleasant Prairie, Mchenry, Great Lakes, Naperville, Kenosha, Round Lake Beach and Kankakee
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9.3 Miles
Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.
9.3 Miles
Emerson Park is a community-owned and managed park that features traditional amenities such as park benches, picnic areas, and playgrounds. In addition to these facilities, visitors will find tennis and basketball courts, as well as regularly maintained restrooms.
9.4 Miles
67%
3 votes
635 N Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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A public water park, Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center features zero-depth pools for lap swimming and recreational use, a 700-foot lazy river and water slides. It also offers a sand playground, lockers, lounge chairs and a snack bar.
9.4 Miles
Situated on nearly two acres, Sequoya Park features a basketball court along with a large grass field suitable for sports and recreational activities. The park also offers a children's playground, park benches, a paved walking path and shade trees.
9.5 Miles
88%
32 votes
Naval Station Great Lakes Main Gate on Sheridan Road, Great Lakes, IL 60088
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Free to tourists, the Great Lakes Naval Museum offers guided tours and a valuable education concerning the history of the military, particularly the U.S. Navy. Throughout the year, special events and activities are planned for children and youth groups.
9.5 Miles
97%
268 votes
100 Linden Ave., At Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, IL
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The Baha'i House of Worship is distinguished as being the only House of Worship of its kind in the U.S. Followers of the Baha'i Faith worship and pray in the domed white building.
9.5 Miles
Situated just across from the shopping center, Golf Mill Park is a clean and safe park with tons of playground equipment. There are the standard swings and jungle gym as well as half a dozen types of slides.
9.6 Miles
72%
75 votes
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AMC Randhurst 12
200 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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AMC Randhurst 12 is a 12 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and airs mainstream and independent films. The theater also features MacGuffins Bar and Lounge and is available to host parties and special events.
9.6 Miles
Visitors can enjoy scenic views of Lake Arlington from one of the walking paths that circle the lake. There are rental shops set up by the lake so visitors can take sailboats and kayaks out on the water.
9.6 Miles
Skatium Ice Arena has both a full-size rink and a smaller rink, features its own cafe and is open for public skating year-round. They offer figure skating and hockey programs for both children and adults.