Welcome to Highland Park!

Nestled along beautiful Lake Michigan, the City of Highland Park is home to unique boutiques and shops, exceptional restaurants, vibrant arts and culture experiences, and miles of bike trails. Visitors to Highland Park enjoy friendly neighborhood shops throughout nine distinctive business districts, a diverse range of restaurants and entertainment, award-winning parks and trails, and more. Highland Park’s contemporary progressive spirit is rooted in its place as the heart of Chicago’s North Shore.

Signature seasonal events include Food Truck Thursdays, the Port Clinton Art Festival, and the Ravinia Farmers Market. Whether you’re attending a concert at Ravinia Festival or visiting the nearby Chicago Botanic Garden, exploring historic architecture or browsing art galleries, spending a day with your family or planning a special night out, you’ll enjoy an experience like no other in Highland Park. Located just 25 miles north of the Chicago Loop, spending the day in Highland Park is easily accessible via Interstate 94.

Enjoy Highland Park is an initiative of the City of Highland Park, Illinois. Learn more about living and working in Highland Park at cityhpil.com.