- 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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The Chicago Whitewater Association is a group for whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking enthusiasts. The group offers lessons and pool sessions for newcomers to develop their skills, and coordinates trips, as well.
19.9 Miles
At the Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors can see a variety of animals including bears, primates, lions, reptiles, mammals, sea lions, and apes. Visitors can also pet animals in the petting zoo, ride the endangered species carousel, and ride on the miniature train.
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1325 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
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Featuring 36 holes of mini golf, Congo River Miniature Golf offers two African-themed courses with mountains, bridges and waterfalls. The facility also provides arcade games, an air hockey table, event hosting and picnic tables.
19.9 Miles
The Addison Historical Society which owns and runs the Addison Historical Museum was originally formed in 1974. The history of the local area is collected, preserved, and put on display within the multiple museum exhibits.
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Dedicated to the great American writer and journalist, the Hemingway Museum offers a glimpse in the life of Hemingway. Personal letters and his childhood diary are only some of the things exhibited in here.
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Featuring a statue of President Lincoln himself, Lincoln Park is a neighborhood that features a cafe and plenty of greenery for guests who wish to escape the city. The location also features the free Lincoln Park Zoo.
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Wicker Park offers a variety of shopping, nightlife, and dining locations for guests to visit. The location, known as one of the top “hipster” neighborhoods in the United States, features boutique shops and vintage clothing shops.
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Featuring a line up of the most up-to-date films, Marcus Addison Cinema is a full-service theater with concessions offering sandwiches, pizza, popcorn, snacks and coffee. Beer and spirits are also served at their on-site lounge.
20.0 Miles
493 Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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There's something for everyone at The HUB at Berens Park, including four batting cages, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a water play area and playground equipment. Also available are five lighted ball diamonds and two football/soccer fields.
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Jaycee Tot Lot is 0.58 acres and was designed strictly for the smallest children. They have a playground with a soft surface beneath, a sand table, benches and a covered picnic table.