Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Prospect Heights

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Prospect Heights. This list contains 39 places from Tourist attraction category.

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EJ Concierge Ride | Professional Chauffeur Services & Executive Limousine image
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EJ Concierge Ride | Professional Chauffeur Services & Executive Limousine
Limousine service
👍👍 EJ is an exceptional host and driver. I planned a visit to Chicago from SF for the week and he exceeded every moment, thoroughly! He was prompt and early to and from the airport. I've never experienced more professionalism. Bottled water, chewing gum, all at an arms length. EJ is very knowledgeable...
5.00 (36 reviews) (~4.59 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) (~7.04 km from centre)
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Delta Fox Chicago Airplane Tours
Tour agency
👍👍 I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a breathtaking adventure with Delta Fox Aerial Tours on Mackinac Island, and I must say, it exceeded all of my expectations! Denny was our pilot and he made the experience fun and memorable. He asked us what we wanted to see and made sure we did! The views...
4.90 (37 reviews) (~3.92 km from centre)
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Harmony Park
Park
👍👍 Nice venue for an outdoor concert. Only omission is public restrooms.
4.80 (96 reviews) (~4.08 km from centre)
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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
Non-profit organization
Environmentally focused place with trails, a historic house & programs related to nature & art.
4.80 (59 reviews) (~9.57 km from centre)
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Memorial Park
Memorial park
4.80 (49 reviews) (~4.18 km from centre)
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Raupp Museum
Museum
👍👍 Fun and informative little historical museum here in Buffalo Grove. Grandkids had fun doing the scavenger hunt and making lanterns.
4.80 (47 reviews) (~8.93 km from centre)
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Friendship Park
Memorial park
👍👍 Great spot for wedding pictures or just because.
4.80 (19 reviews) (~5.55 km from centre)
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George Clayson House Museum
Museum
👍👍 Attended a tea here in April. Lovely food, tea and a historical costume fashion show. A real treasure.
4.80 (18 reviews) (~8.44 km from centre)
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Lake Opeka
Park
👍👍 Always a great place to take a walk
4.80 (16 reviews) (~9.7 km from centre)
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Festival Park
Park
4.80 (15 reviews) (~4.1 km from centre)
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Horizon Park - Wheeling Park District
Park
👍👍 Very nice, clean place. Very close to the Library, Nice people work there. Many activities to enjoy for Adults and children. But some parents don't take care the little ones.
4.70 (123 reviews) (~4.11 km from centre)
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Kimball Hill Pond
Park
👍👍 Fun place, cute pond, Zipline area, nearby school playground areas are really fun. Smaller kid playground is all gone and torn up (hopefully to be replaced with new stuff soon)!
4.70 (57 reviews) (~6.92 km from centre)
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Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie & Tyner Interpretive Center
Nature preserve
👍👍 Volunteered to sort seeds harvested from various FPDCC sites. Met great people, learned a few things, appreciated the prairie on a bitter, blustery November day.
4.70 (51 reviews) (~9.85 km from centre)
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Greenview Park
Park
👍👍 Quiet and well maintained ground. Gourgeous trees provide enough shadow in the summer. This is a place for everyone to enjoy activities or just relax. ☺️.
4.70 (34 reviews) (~8.16 km from centre)
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Grealish Park
Park
👍👍 This park has something for everyone. There is a large, high play structure with plenty of challenging climbing features, plus two smaller play structures for toddlers and early elementary age students. The covered pavilion includes four extra long wooden picnic tables and a grill located nearby. Th...
4.70 (33 reviews) (~6.19 km from centre)
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Ashwood Park
Park
👍👍 Service is excellent, the server brought our waters out right away. Try the double stuffed jalapenos poppers! Fred is the best park hostess! Will be back, got dysentery from drinking out of the river, a hard pass. 5 stars none the less!
4.70 (24 reviews) (~9.07 km from centre)
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Cherrywood Park
Park
4.70 (6 reviews) (~9.08 km from centre)
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Hasbrook Park
Park
👍👍 Nice park that has a tennis court and pond with ducks! I enjoyed spending time here on a sunny day. Nice small trail also.
4.60 (121 reviews) (~4.36 km from centre)
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Osage Park
Park
😐 Playground at Osage park needs improvements. There is only one table with little benches, aren't any sun shades. People are forced sit on the ground and hide from the sun and rain under trees. Yesterday at The playground were about 15 adult and 20 children at the same time, its very popular place on...
4.60 (99 reviews) (~9.23 km from centre)
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