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5 Places in Highland Park To Take Out-of-Town Visitors

According to Tripadvisor.com, here are the top ranked attractions in Highland Park. Disagree? Let us know in the article's comments section.

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Tripadvisor.com, perhaps the world’s most well known travel site that allows users to rank every hotel, restaurant and attraction in thousands of cities worldwide, has not forgot about Highland Park.

According to user rankings, these are the top five attractions for visitors to the city. Find out what visitors like about their trips to Highland Park.

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  1. Rosewood Beach - 4.5 stars - Reviewer from Naperville states: “Easily the quietest Lake Michigan beach we have ever visited. Maybe ten people there total. Fantastic day. Lifeguard on duty.”
  2. Heller Nature Center - 4.5 stars - Reviewer from Chicago states: “Hosted our daughter’s rehearsal dinner at HNC. May be a bit of an odd choice, but it was perfect for this perfect couple. The staff worked with us ahead of time to ensure that we had the tables and chairs we needed, they were set up exactly as we requested when we arrived.”
  3. Kenzy Gifts and Decor - 4 stars - Reviewer from Los Angeles states: “I was in the Chicago area for a wedding and the Bride was registered here. Not only did I find an amzing gift for the Bride and Groom, I ended up finding gifts for the brides parents and some friends in Chicago. I also found some great pieces for my own home!”
  4. Moraine Park - 4 stars - Reviewer from Highland Park states: “this park a has been brought up to date and they have added art works form this area as well as a nice dog beach below.”
  5. Highland Park Historical Society Museum - 4 stars - Reviewer from Illinois states: “This beautiful, two-story Italianate Victorian home sits on a lovely landscaped corner lot between Lake Michigan and downtown Highland Park.”

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