Top rated Nature preserves in Highwood

Experience the best that Highwood has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 102 places from Nature preserve category.

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Glenview Woods
Nature preserve
👍👍 My favorite forest walking experience. Easy and short trail loops mostly in an hour long. Four seasons give distinctive scenic views and wildlife. Highly recommended for families. Closed between sunset and sunrise.
4.90 (85 reviews) (~15.02 km from centre)
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Kennicott's Grove Nature Preserve
Park
👍👍 I love this place so much! It’s very beautiful and romantic!
4.90 (40 reviews) (~13.7 km from centre)
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Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe.
4.80 (3.1K reviews) (~17.32 km from centre)
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Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley
Nature preserve
Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume.
4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~28.02 km from centre)
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Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Shoreline forest preserve with rolling terrain & trails for hiking, biking & cross-country skiing.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~2.55 km from centre)
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The Grove
Nature preserve
Protected prairie grove at the former home of famed horticulturist & educator, Dr. John Kennicott.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~13.64 km from centre)
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Deer Grove Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Protected parkland offering wildlife viewing, trails, a model airplane flying field & lake fishing.
4.80 (667 reviews) (~23 km from centre)
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Lakewood Off-Leash Dog Area
Dog park
👍👍 My dog and I love Lakewood Dog Park. It has a lot to offer. You can walk through the woods or your dog can play in the wide open field in the entrance. The scenery is beautiful especially at sunrise and sunset.
4.80 (516 reviews) (~25.11 km from centre)
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McDonald Woods Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Forest preserve with rolling green hills plus trails for cross-country skiing, biking & hiking.
4.80 (299 reviews) (~29.72 km from centre)
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Busse Forest Central
Nature preserve
👍👍 I did a good 15 km running here. As a tourist, it’s a safe and peaceful place to run with some bikers and runners along the way. The track was perfectly done for you to follow. No complications during the run. Enjoy the greenery and the cool air 👍
4.80 (101 reviews) (~24.82 km from centre)
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Openlands Lakeshore Shoreline
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great views. Didn’t expect Illinois to have such views as this place does. During the coronavirus pandemic the stair case was blocked off so we had to climb down through the side of it. It was very slippery, so if you find yourself in this position, be careful. The parking lot that’s the closest to...
4.80 (63 reviews) (~1.92 km from centre)
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Skokie River Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 nice winding trails. probably not a good idea to go if you're not a fan of off-leash dogs.
4.80 (58 reviews) (~7.65 km from centre)
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
Nature preserve
👍👍 Wonderful walk on the North Branch Trail. Everything is growing. Felt like I was on a prairie or african savana with tall grasses. Love the relaxing feeling of walking the trail. Great stewardship of nature!
4.80 (55 reviews) (~19.59 km from centre)
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Prairie Wolf Slough County Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Amazing spot to take your dog to play off leash
4.80 (41 reviews) (~4.26 km from centre)
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Mary Mix McDonald Woods
Nature preserve
👍👍 A wonderful place to visit! . . . Not a review, though, but a testimony to my mother, Mary Mix McDonald, who passed away December 12, 2017. Miss you, Mom!
4.80 (32 reviews) (~6.02 km from centre)
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Busse Woods
Nature preserve
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves.
4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~24.18 km from centre)
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Botanical garden
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
4.70 (4.6K reviews) (~6.16 km from centre)
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Skokie Lagoons
Nature preserve
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking.
4.70 (3.9K reviews) (~9.01 km from centre)
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LaBagh Woods
Nature preserve
This wooded area is a popular spot for nature observation & offers trails & picnic areas.
4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~24.96 km from centre)
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Schiller Woods
Nature preserve
Fishing for bass & catfish, plus walking trails, picnic areas & roaming deer in protected woodland.
4.70 (1.5K reviews) (~27.24 km from centre)
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