Highland Park is 26 miles north of Chicago and borders Lake Michigan.
Highland Park features a vibrant downtown shopping district, first-rate recreational activities and entertainment, beautiful beaches and parks, and excellent schools. Thirty-two homes and sites in Highland Park are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Being lakeside, Highland Park compares to a resort type community. Highland Park offers its residents a rich past and a vibrant future.
Attractions:
Highland Park residents and visitors can attend a performance of the Highland Park Pops at Port Clinton Square, listen to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and other talented guests at Ravinia, visit the Port Clinton Farmer's Market, or see a play at the Apple Tree Theatre.