Ariel’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Highwood is amazing! There are so many great restaurants and bars. Walk on over and take your pick. It's all great.
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Highwood
Highwood is amazing! There are so many great restaurants and bars. Walk on over and take your pick. It's all great.
Downtown Highland Park is delightful. Walk on over for all sorts of shops and cafes.
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Highland Park
Downtown Highland Park is delightful. Walk on over for all sorts of shops and cafes.
Every Thursday there's live music in Jen Jensen park in the summer. Ravinia is also home to a great farmers market, concerts, and more.
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Ravinia
Every Thursday there's live music in Jen Jensen park in the summer. Ravinia is also home to a great farmers market, concerts, and more.
Food scene
This is our absolute favorite bakery in town. The pastries are incredible, as are the eggs and sandwiches.
That Little French Guy - French Bakery & Café
1791 Saint Johns AvenueThis is our absolute favorite bakery in town. The pastries are incredible, as are the eggs and sandwiches.
Del Rio Restaurant
228 Green Bay RdWe love this place for classic, old-school Italian fare.
Goodies Etc.
652 Central AveThe best candy in town.
We love the tacos here. Plus, there's lot of outdoor seating for when the weather's nice. (Also, cocktails are great!)
Salt Creek Tacos
431 Temple AveWe love the tacos here. Plus, there's lot of outdoor seating for when the weather's nice. (Also, cocktails are great!)
This newly opened restaurant has excellent food (salads, flatbreads, lots of hummus) and a cool vibe. Great for date night.
The Summer Inn
1850 2nd StThis newly opened restaurant has excellent food (salads, flatbreads, lots of hummus) and a cool vibe. Great for date night.
Sightseeing
Giardino Botanico di Chicago
1000 Lake Cook RdA great activity for families!
Consigli per viaggiatori
Muoversi in zona
Drive, bike, walk, or take the Metra
Highland Park is very drivable and walkable. But if you're into biking, there are TONS of bike paths. Try the Robert McClory Bike Path or take the Green Bay path through Ravinia.