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Highland-Park is city of approximately 31,000, located in Lake County, Illinois. It is one of several affluent towns situated on the North Shore of Chicago. If parts of the town look familiar, that's because it's been the setting of several movies, including Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Risky Business, Ordinary People, Sixteen Candles, Home Alone, Shattered Glass and others. It was also the setting for a television documentary show called American High. The city of Highland Park has several landmark structures that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including Willits House by Frank Lloyd Wright. Highland Park has an attractive downtown shopping district and is home to Ravina Festival, which is the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The Ravina Festival is part of the Ravina District, an area in the southern portion of Highland Park that was incorporated as the Village of Ravina before being annexed to Highland Park in 1899. The Ravina District was originally an artists colony, and still retains much of its early character and architecture. A nightly musical at the Ravina Festival includes classical, blues, jazz and rock music. Highland Park is just minutes to downtown Chicago and its famous museums, restaurants and shopping.

Surrounding areas: Shorewood, Illinois (8.9 mi), Naperville, Illinois (16.9 mi), Aurora, Illinois (21.0 mi), Wheaton, Illinois (22.5 mi), Yorkville, Illinois (22.7 mi), Glen Ellyn, Illinois (22.9 mi), Chicago, Illinois (27.5 mi)

Highland Park Vacation Rentals




Highland Park Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Joliet1501 Riverboat CTRJoliet, IL2.7 mi.(815) 741-3499
Hampton Inn Joliet1521 Riverboat CTR DrJoliet, IL2.7 mi.(815) 725-2424
Plaza Hotel26 W Clinton StJoliet, IL2.7 mi.(815) 726-6195
Bel Aire Motel Of Joliet1103 Plainfield RdJoliet, IL3.1 mi.(815) 723-8340
Townhouse Motel832 Plainfield RdJoliet, IL3.1 mi.(815) 727-4888
Best Budget Inn4200 W Jefferson StJoliet, IL3.5 mi.(815) 725-0111
Crown Inn2219 1/2 W Jefferson StJoliet, IL3.5 mi.(815) 744-1220
Fenton's Motel2305 W Jefferson StJoliet, IL3.5 mi.(815) 725-4110
Haven Motel14361 W Maple RdMokena, IL3.5 mi.(815) 485-9809
Buff's MotelRt 30 & Anderson RdNew Lenox, IL3.8 mi.(815) 485-2352
Walona MotelRt 30 & Walona StNew Lenox, IL3.8 mi.(815) 485-8232
Frankfort Inn Motel27 E Lincoln HwyFrankfort, IL4.0 mi.(815) 469-5061
Hotel President933 State StLockport, IL4.0 mi.(815) 838-1881
Comfort Inn Joliet South135 S Larkin AveJoliet, IL4.8 mi.(815) 744-1770
Super 8 Motel Joliet1730 Mcdonough StJoliet, IL4.8 mi.(815) 725-8855
Joliet South Comfort Inn135 S Larkin AveJoliet, IL4.9 mi.(815) 744-1770
Red Roof Inn1750 Mcdonough StJoliet, IL4.9 mi.(815) 741-2304
Holiday Inn Express Joliet411 S Larkin AveJoliet, IL5.0 mi.(815) 729-2000
Motel 6 Joliet1850 Mcdonough StJoliet, IL5.1 mi.(815) 729-2800
Pleasant Hill Motel14556 Archer AveLockport, IL6.1 mi.(815) 838-0373
Comfort Inn N Joliet3235 Norman AveJoliet, IL7.6 mi.(815) 436-5141
Fairfield Inn-n Joliet3239 Norman AveJoliet, IL7.6 mi.(815) 436-6577
Holiday Inn Express3231 Norman AveJoliet, IL7.6 mi.(815) 439-4200
Super 8 Motel Joliet3401 Mall Loop DrJoliet, IL7.6 mi.(815) 439-3838
Hampton Inn Joliet I-553555 Mall Loop DrJoliet, IL7.8 mi.(815) 439-9500
Ramada1520 Commerce LnJoliet, IL7.8 mi.(815) 730-1111
Wingate Inn101 Mcdonald AveJoliet, IL8.0 mi.(815) 741-2100
Best Western Joliet Inn & Suites4380 Enterprise DrJoliet, IL8.1 mi.(815) 730-7500
Country Inn & Suites1265 Lk View DrRomeoville, IL8.4 mi.(630) 378-1052
Days Inn Shorewood19747 Frontage RdShorewood, IL9.1 mi.(815) 725-2180
Lakeview Motel364 S Joliet RdPlainfield, IL9.3 mi.(815) 436-2113
Wingate Inn101 mc Donald AveJoliet, IL9.6 mi.(815) 741-2100
Super 8 Motel Of Mokena9485 W 191ST StMokena, IL9.8 mi.(708) 479-7808
Extended Stay America1225 Lakeview DrRomeoville, IL9.8 mi.(630) 226-8966
Super 8 Motel Romeoville1301 Marquette DrRomeoville, IL9.8 mi.(630) 759-8880
Manor Crest Motel23926 West EamesChannahon, IL9.9 mi.(815) 467-5385
Comfort Inn1235 Lakeview DrRomeoville, IL9.9 mi.(630) 226-1900
Argonne Guest House9700 S Case Ave BLDG 460Argonne, IL10.1 mi.(800) 632-8990
Sleep Inn18420 Spring CrkTinley Park, IL10.3 mi.(708) 342-1700
Ramada LTD520 S Bolingbrook DrBolingbrook, IL10.5 mi.(630) 972-9797
 
Bed & Breakfast
Chicago IncChicago, IL29.4 mi.(312) 951-0085

Highland Park Weather & Climate

Northeastern Illinois has a four-season continental climate with cold winters and warm, humid summers. The annual precipitation for this region is approximately 36 inches. The area can receive heavy snowfalls and experiences blizzards occasionally. Spring and fall are often the most pleasant in this region. Lake Michigan influences the climate of most of northeastern Illinois. Near the lake, cool breezes provide some relief from summer heat and the lake also tends to increase cloudiness and suppress summer precipitation. Winter precipitation is enhanced by lake-effect snows that occur when winds blow from the north or northeast. These winds allow air to pass over the relatively warm lake, boosting storm system energy and water content, leading to increased snowfall.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 29°F 13°F 1.58 in. -
February 35°F 18°F 1.64 in. -
March 46°F 27°F 2.46 in. -
April 59°F 36°F 3.75 in. -
May 71°F 47°F 3.87 in. -
June 81°F 58°F 4.22 in. -
July 84°F 62°F 4.34 in. -
August 82°F 60°F 3.82 in. -
September 76°F 52°F 3.14 in. -
October 64°F 41°F 2.70 in. -
November 48°F 31°F 3.00 in. -
December 35°F 19°F 2.44 in. -

Highland Park Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Du Page airport (DPA) located about 28 miles northwest of Highland Park in Chicago / West Chicago, Illinois, the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located approximately 31 miles north of Highland Park in Chicago, Illinois, the Gary Chicago International airport (GYY) located roughly 32 miles east of Highland Park in Gary, Indiana, the De Kalb Taylor Municipal airport (DKB) located around 44 miles northwest of Highland Park in De Kalb, Illinois, the Porter County Municipal airport (VPZ) located about 53 miles east of Highland Park in Valparaiso, Indiana, and finally the Greater Rockford airport (RFD) located approximately 71 miles northwest of Highland Park in Rockford, Illinois.

Highland Park Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Haunted TrailsBurbankIL19.0 mi.
Enchanted CastleLombardIL23.9 mi.
Safari LandVilla ParkIL24.7 mi.
KiddielandMelrose ParkIL26.9 mi.
DinorexAddisonIL27.6 mi.
House of KicksChicagoIL29.4 mi.
Sauzer's KiddielandScherervilleIN30.1 mi.
JeepersHarwood HeightsIL32.1 mi.
DinorexArlington HeightsIL38.4 mi.
Santa's VillageDundeeIL41.5 mi.
DinorexCrystal LakeIL51.0 mi.
Six Flags Great AmericaGurneeIL58.2 mi.
Indiana BeachMonticelloIN85.5 mi.
 
Water Parks
Racing Rapids Action ParkEast DundeeIL40.9 mi.
Magic WatersCherry ValleyIL67.6 mi.
Fairview Family Aquatic CenterNormalIL86.4 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Highland Park Country ClubHighland ParkIL 
Sunset Valley Golf CourseHighland ParkIL 
Woodruff Golf CourseJolietIL1.2 mi.
Inwood Golf CourseJolietIL2.7 mi.
Broken Arrow Golf ClubLockportIL3.3 mi.
Old Oak Country ClubLockportIL3.3 mi.
Prairie Bluff Golf ClubLockportIL3.3 mi.
Woodbine Golf CourseLockportIL3.3 mi.
Sanctuary Golf ClubNew LenoxIL4.1 mi.
Big Run Golf ClubLockportIL7.3 mi.
Mistwood Golf CourseRomeovilleIL7.7 mi.
Willow Run Country ClubMokenaIL7.9 mi.
Wedgewood Golf CoursePlainfieldIL9.3 mi.
Cog Hill Golf ClubLemontIL9.5 mi.
Mid Iron Golf ClubLemontIL9.5 mi.
Ruffled Feathers Golf ClubLemontIL9.5 mi.
Gleneagles Country ClubLemontIL10.0 mi.
Bolingbrook Golf ClubBolingbrookIL10.9 mi.
Boughton Ridge Golf CourseBolingbrookIL10.9 mi.
Silver Lake Country ClubOrland ParkIL12.2 mi.
Naperbrook Golf CoursePlainfieldIL12.3 mi.
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf ClubChannahonIL12.5 mi.
Green Garden Country ClubFrankfortIL12.6 mi.
Palos Country ClubPalos ParkIL12.7 mi.
Odyssey Golf CourseTinley ParkIL13.3 mi.
Carriage Greens Golf & Racquetball Country ClubDarienIL14.3 mi.
Oak Hills Country ClubPalos HeightsIL15.2 mi.
Palos Hills Golf ClubPalos HillsIL15.7 mi.
George W Dunne National Golf CourseOak ForestIL15.8 mi.
Waters Edge Golf ClubWorthIL16.1 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Swiss ValleyJonesMI117.9 mi.
 
State Parks
Channahon Parkway State ParkIL12.5 mi. 
Goose Lake Prairie State ParkIL18.4 mi. 
Kankakee River State ParkIL23.1 mi. 
Gebhard Woods State ParkIL24.2 mi. 
Silver Springs State ParkIL25.9 mi. 
Kankakee River State ParkIN37.4 mi. 
Illini State ParkIL38.1 mi. 
 
Museums
Downers Grove MuseumDowners GroveIL19.0 mi.(History)
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace and MuseumOak ParkIL27.4 mi.(History)
PullmanChicagoIL29.4 mi.(History)
Spertus MuseumChicagoIL29.4 mi.(History)
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian CultureChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Museum of Online MuseumsChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Peace MuseumChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Spertus MuseumChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Ukrainian Institute of Modern ArtChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy MuseumChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Science)
Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature MuseumChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Science)
Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Science)
Museum of Science and IndustryChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Science)
Illinois Railway MuseumChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Technology)
Museum of Broadcast CommunicationsChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Technology)
Art Institute of ChicagoChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Art)
D'Arcy Museum of ArtChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Art)
David and Alfred Smart Museum of ArtChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Art)
Martin D'Arcy Museum of ArtChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Art)
Museum of Contemporary ArtChicagoIL29.4 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Brookfield ZooBrookfieldIL22.1 mi.
Lincoln Park Zoological GardensChicagoIL29.4 mi.
John G. Shedd AquariumChicagoIL29.4 mi.
Racine Zoological GardensRacineWI83.3 mi.
Miller Park ZooBloomingtonIL88.2 mi.
Potawatomi ZooSouth BendIN92.6 mi.
Glen Oak ZooPeoriaIL99.7 mi.
Milwaukee County Zoological GardensMilwaukeeWI104.2 mi.


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