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City of Highland Park

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Highland Park is the heart of the North Shore. Easily accessible from Chicago and surrounding suburbs, Highland Park’s vibrant business districts, tree-lined streets, and lakefront trails feel like a world apart. From the pedestrian-friendly Central Business District, where you’ll discover unique shops and restaurants, to the charming Ravinia District, home to Ravinia Festival and numerous special events throughout the summer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Highland Park.

Highland Park is a warm, friendly community, proud of its historic architecture, tranquil natural beauty, numerous cultural and entertainment venues, and welcoming, progressive spirit. With exceptional dining experiences and convenient shopping nestled in a stunning natural environment, Highland Park is the perfect place to visit and return to again and again.

Backyard Grill
Highland Park
For the past years, Backyard Grill has provided their customers with authentic homemade meals w...
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Bitter Jester Music Festival
Highland Park
The Bitter Jester Music Festival (BJMF) returns for its 20th season of live concerts this summer (20...
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Bluegrass Restaurant
Highland Park
Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west...
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Braeside Market
Highland Park
From your first sip to your final snack, Braeside Market is here to make your day easier and tastier...
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Cafe Dacha
Highland Park
Cafe Dacha is open for delivery and curbside service. Eastern European kitchen features authentic, h...
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Central Cafe
Highland Park
The Highland Park cafe is a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot in the heart of the city.  Their m...
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City of Highland Park
Highland Park
The City of Highland Park is the progressive and vibrant heart of the North Shore with something for...
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Courtyard Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook
Highland Park
ABOUT COURTYARD CHICAGO HIGHLAND PARK/NORTHBROOK Business and leisure travelers alike will find e...
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Downtown Highland Park
Highland Park
The vibrant downtown Highland Park district contains an upscale outdoor shopping destination filled ...
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Heller Nature Center
Highland Park
Visitors can enjoy a 97-acre preserve with oak-hickory forests, tall grass prairie, oak savanna and ...
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Indus Progressive Indian
Highland Park
Inspired by one of the earliest civilizations in ancient history, the Indus Valley, the Indian fine ...
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Jin28 Express
Highland Park
Embark on a flavorful Chinese culinary journey at Jin28 Express. Savor the umami-rich dishes with pe...
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Lynfred Winery Highland Park
Highland Park
Visit and enjoy Lynfred Wines in Highland Park. It's a place to gather, escape, and celebrate. W...
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Prairie Wolf Forest Preserve
Highland Park
This preserve features a 20-acre wetland, wet prairie and adjacent oak woodlands, a 1.75-mile trail ...
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Ravinia District
Highland Park
The Ravinia District is an eclectic mix of small-scale businesses, popular restaurants, food special...
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Ravinia Farmers Market
Highland Park
2026 WINTER MARKET: Braeside Market | 55 St. Johns Ave. Fridays, Jan. 16 – Apr. 24 | 10:30...
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Ravinia Festival
Highland Park
Ravinia Festival believes in the transformative power of shared, live music moments and their abilit...
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The Art Center Highland Park
Highland Park
Located in the boutique town of Highland Park, The Art Center Highland Park presents museum-quality ...
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The Preserve of Highland Park
Highland Park
The Preserve of Highland Park located adjacent to the Recreation Center of Highland Park opened to t...
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Wayfarer Theaters
Highland Park
Wayfarer Theaters is a new collective space for films, live events, and conversation, designed to st...
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Yana's Speakeasy
Highland Park
Yana's Speakeasy is a hidden gem in the heart of Highland Park. They pride themselves on creatin...
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Highland Park Chamber of Commerce
Highland Park
The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce's membership includes businesses, service organizations an...
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Rosewood Beach & Interpretive Center
Highland Park
The newly restored Rosewood features: a nature cove for ecological and nature programs, guarded swim...
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Other Businesses

493 Roger Williams Ave Highland Park, IL 60035 847.780.4862
 
431 Temple Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 847.681.8300
 
777 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 847.504.9019
 
3100 Trail Way Highland Park, IL 60035 847.432.4790
 
425 Laurel Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 847.997.1317
 
1766 2nd St. Highland Park, IL 60035 847.748.8086
 
2700 Trail Way Highland Park, IL 60035 847.579.3130
 
1860 2nd Street Unit 110 Highland Park, IL 60035
 
1220 Fredrickson Place Highland Park , IL 60035 847.433.3170
 
1201 Park Ave W Highland Park, IL 60035 847.213.5015
 
PO Box 331 Highland Park, IL 60035 847.432.7090
 
494 Laurel Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 847.432.0216
 
1855 Deerfield Road, Suite H Highland Park, IL 60035 847.579.8330
 
2014 First Street Highland Park, IL 60035 847.433.7421
 
1935 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847.997.1317
 
1815 St. John's Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 748-8668
 
1890 First Street Highland Park, IL 60035 847.266.9000
 
1876 First Street Highland Park, IL 60035 847.926.7359
 
1879 2nd Street Highland Park, IL 60035 847.432.3338
 
1905 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847.432.3287
 
Patten Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035 312.863.6250
 
8 Park Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 847.432.0970
 
636 Ridge Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847.579.3145
 
455 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 847.926.3189
 
1849 2nd St. Highland Park, IL 60035 847.433.9332
 
582 Roger Williams Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 847.780.8127
 
1390 Sunset Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847.432.7140
 
1791 St. Johns Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 847.737.9680
 
1991 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847.432.1515
 
581 Roger Williams Ave. Highland Park, IL 60035 847.926.3441
 
Mar. 28
Restoration Workday at Berkeley Prairie Forest Preserve in Highland Park
3/28/26
Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-s...
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Apr. 5
Egg Hunt with Park District of Highland Park
4/5/26
Little Egg Hunt | 9:15-9:45am | Ages 1-3Designed just for the little ones! ...
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Apr. 10
National Sibling Day Beach Party in Highland Park
4/10/26
Participants are invited to bring their siblings and head to Rosewood Beach...
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Jan. 16 - Apr. 24
Winter Farmers Market at Braeside Market
1/16/26 - 4/24/26
Can’t wait for warmer weather and the return of the Ravinia Farmers M...
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Jan. 10 - Apr. 25
Winter Farmers Market at Wayfarer Theaters in Highland Park
1/10/26 - 4/25/26
Can’t wait for warmer weather and the return of the Ravinia Farmers M...
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May. 7
2nd Annual Whistle Stop Trolley Tour Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses of Downtown Highland Park
Jun. 3
Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane at Ravinia Festival's Martin Theatre
6/3/26
A century ago, two legends of jazz were born: Miles Davis and John Coltrane...
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Jun. 4
Stella Cole at Ravinia Festival's Bennett Gordon Hall
6/4/26
Stella Cole comes naturally to her repertoire “I grew up on old movie...
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Jun. 5
Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk at Ravinia Festival's Martin Theatre
6/5/26
From over 20 years in concert together, Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk have &l...
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Jun. 5 - Jun. 6
20th Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival in Highland Park
6/5/26 - 6/6/26
Celebrating 20 years, the Bitter Jester Music Festival will take place on J...
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Jun. 6 - Jun. 7
Kurt Elling and Fred Hersch at Ravinia Festival's Sandra K. Crown Theater
6/6/26 - 6/7/26
Praised by The New York Times as the standout male jazz vocalist of our tim...
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Jun. 7
Alisa Weilerstein and Inon Barnatan at Ravinia Festival's Martin theatre
6/7/26
“One of the most characterful cellists around” (The Times) and ...
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Jun. 10
Bridges: Jazz and Classical Fusion at Ravinia Festival's Bennett Gordon Hall
6/10/26
The Bridges Composition Competition calls on young composers from around th...
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Jun. 12 - Jun. 13
20th Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival in Highland Park
6/12/26 - 6/13/26
Celebrating 20 years, the Bitter Jester Music Festival will take place on J...
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Jun. 17
Jazz Grandstand at Ravinia Festival's Bennett Gordon Hall
6/17/26
The Jazz Program at the Steans Institute is all about composition and colla...
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Jun. 19 - Jun. 20
Taste of Highland Park at Port Clinton Square
6/19/26 - 6/20/26
The Taste of Highland Park returns to Port Clinton Square on June 19–...
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Jun. 27
20th Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival in Highland Park
6/27/26
Celebrating 20 years, the Bitter Jester Music Festival will take place on J...
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Jul. 1
Master Class with Pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet at Ravinia Festival
7/1/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 3
Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival
7/3/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 5
Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival
7/5/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 9
Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival
7/9/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 11
Hunter Pavilion & 90th Residency Grand Opening at Ravinia Festival
7/11/26
An international star as the youngest-ever Van Cliburn Competition winner, ...
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Jul. 12
Billy Idol at Ravinia Festival
7/12/26
It’s a nice day to… TOUR AGAIN! From the basements where punk ...
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Jul. 14
Squirrel Nut Zippers at Ravinia Festival
7/14/26
When Hot first hit the airwaves in 1996, it didn’t just ignite excite...
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Jul. 15
Music for Love and Loss at Ravinia Festival
7/15/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 15
Harry Connick Jr. at Ravinia Festival
7/15/26
Across a prolific career that spans across music, film, theater and televis...
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Jul. 16
Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival
7/16/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 16
Mozarts The Abduction from the Seraglio at Ravinia Festival
7/16/26
Starring Kathryn Lewek and Miles MykkanenJames Conlon, conductorSung in Ger...
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Jul. 17
Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival
7/17/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 17 - Jul. 18
Paul Simon at Ravinia Festival
7/17/26 - 7/18/26
One of the most decorated and influential singer/songwriters in Paul Simon ...
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Jul. 18
Mozarts The Abduction from the Seraglio at Ravinia Festival
7/18/26
Starring Kathryn Lewek and Miles MykkanenJames Conlon, conductorSung in Ger...
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Jul. 18
Beethovens Pastoral Symphony and Violin Concerto at Ravinia Festival
7/18/26
Marin Alsop, conductor / María Dueñas, violinGramophone&rsquo...
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