- 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.
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Newberry Park has two playgrounds and each has appropriate age-sized slides, bridges and monkey bars. The bigger playground has a faux rock 'mountain,' a climbing wall, and a telescope with swings in a separate area of the park.
17.9 Miles
Originally dedicated to men and women who have participated in the armed forces, Veterans Gateway Park is a community park that also functions as a gateway to Town Square. The park contains laser engraved bricks to commemorate individual veterans services.
17.9 Miles
Featuring the collection of Paul Aken, The Platen Press is a museum devoted to printing and bookbinding history. The museum features machines and equipment related to hot metal casting and letter pressing, as well as other aspects of printing.
18.0 Miles
Shenandoah Park is nearly 5 acres and includes a baseball diamond and a playground divided into two sections for different aged children. They also have picnic tables, bleachers and lots of benches.
18.3 Miles
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4 votes
24535 W Chardon Road, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Equidream School of Horsemanship is a riding school and stabling service that caters to equestrians of all abilities. The school offers classes in disciplines from basic riding to show jumping, while also offering a boarding service to owners.
18.4 Miles
The McCrae Farm is a classical horsemanship facility dedicated to the preservation of French Classical Training principals. Horsemanship is shared with the community through performances and instruction in their indoor arena.
18.5 Miles
The Zion Leisure Center is a park and recreation center that hosts a variety of programs and special events. Guests can swim, golf, use the fitness center, or participate in after school or preschool programs.
18.5 Miles
Founded in 1946, the Zion Park District is a government-run department focused on maintaining parks and offering recreational facilities to the local community. In total, the department oversees more than 752 acres in the many community parks.