Places to visit near

Highwood

Highwood is a town in Lake district, Illinois, United States of about 5,352 people. Within 50 km by road there are 286 places to visit: 58 churches, 56 parks and 31 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fort Sheridan Water Tower, Danny Cunniff Park and North Suburban Synagogue Beth El.

42.1998° N, 87.8092° WPop. 5,352

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Within 30 km73 places
Within 50 km286
Must-see286
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Highwood

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:14 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Highwood
  2. North Suburban Synagogue Beth Elchurch · 30 min
  3. Chicago Botanic Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  4. Divine World International Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Edward L Ryerson Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Middlefork Savanna Forest Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Highwood
Today’s loopHighwoodStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Highwood?

Fort Sheridan Water Tower (fort, about 2 km), Danny Cunniff Park (park, about 3 km), North Suburban Synagogue Beth El (church, about 5 km), Makom Solel Lakeside (attraction, about 6 km), Rosewood Park (park, about 6 km), Ravinia Festival (park, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Highwood?

286 places on Spotwander: 70 other attractions, 58 churches, 56 parks, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Highwood?

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, about 5 km by road; Divine World International Church (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Highwood?

Danny Cunniff Park, about 3 km by road; Rosewood Park (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Highwood?

Start in Highwood, visit North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, then Chicago Botanic Gardens, then Divine World International Church, then Edward L Ryerson Conservation Area, then Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.