- 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!
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Located in the suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Arlington Park is a horse racing track just outside of Chicago. In 1981, the site hosted the first thoroughbred race that featured a million dollar purse.
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2200 W Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60006
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Visitors can enjoy a variety of horse racing events and wagering on the races at Arlington International Racecourse. The horse racetrack also features a sports bar, a restaurant and a variety of contests and promotions.
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Traveling Lake Michigan, Caliente Charters offers full-service fishing excursions aboard a spacious and luxurious boat with advanced technology. Each trip comes with an experienced crew, supplies and equipment to fish for salmon, trout or perch.
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The 400-acre Waukegan Municipal Beach is a municipal beach that offers opportunities for fishing, competitive boat racing, kite boarding, kayaking, and swimming. The beach has a number of sand volleyball courts.
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A unique, storefront theater in Waukegan, Three Brothers Theater features stage plays (many by new playwrights) and other live entertainment. While enjoying the acts, guests can also delight in treats from the concession stands.
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Opened in 1927 and now capable of welcoming 2,427 people, the Genesee Theatre has hosted stars such as Bryan Adams, The Temptations, Jerry Seinfeld, James Brown, and many others.
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An extensive outdoor park with a network of trails for walking and biking, the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park features a variety of modern and contemporary works of art. The park also provides educational programs.
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With running trails snuggly wrapping around a picturesque lake, Lake Park is a favorite leisure spot for Des Plaines locals. The park also features an extensive grassy area with shady trees and picnic areas.
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The Libertyville Sports Complex is an indoor and outdoor sporting facility that features a fitness center, a driving range, a softball field, and artificial turf soccer fields. The complex also has eight basketball courts.
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Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL 60074
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Acquired as a wildlife and nature preserve in 1916, Deer Grove Forest Preserve spans 1800 acres. The preserve is of interest to students of wildlife and nature as well as to those who just want to jog or picnic.