Best places: Nature preserves in Arlington Heights

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Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe.
4.80 (3.1K reviews) (~26.03 km from centre)
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Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley
Nature preserve
Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume.
4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~8.72 km from centre)
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Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Shoreline forest preserve with rolling terrain & trails for hiking, biking & cross-country skiing.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~21.05 km from centre)
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The Grove
Nature preserve
Protected prairie grove at the former home of famed horticulturist & educator, Dr. John Kennicott.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~9.68 km from centre)
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Busse Woods
Nature preserve
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves.
4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~5.21 km from centre)
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Botanical garden
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
4.70 (4.6K reviews) (~17.31 km from centre)
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Skokie Lagoons
Nature preserve
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking.
4.70 (3.9K reviews) (~17.62 km from centre)
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Deer Grove Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Protected parkland offering wildlife viewing, trails, a model airplane flying field & lake fishing.
4.80 (667 reviews) (~10.64 km from centre)
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LaBagh Woods
Nature preserve
This wooded area is a popular spot for nature observation & offers trails & picnic areas.
4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~22.42 km from centre)
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Schiller Woods
Nature preserve
Fishing for bass & catfish, plus walking trails, picnic areas & roaming deer in protected woodland.
4.70 (1.5K reviews) (~17.66 km from centre)
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Lakewood Off-Leash Dog Area
Dog park
👍👍 My dog and I love Lakewood Dog Park. It has a lot to offer. You can walk through the woods or your dog can play in the wide open field in the entrance. The scenery is beautiful especially at sunrise and sunset.
4.80 (516 reviews) (~22.68 km from centre)
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Mallard Lake Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
948-acre park with a large lake, forests & wetlands, popular for boating, fishing & hiking.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~18.54 km from centre)
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Bunker Hill
Nature preserve
Forest preserve with prairie & groves offering hiking & biking paths plus scattered picnic tables.
4.70 (989 reviews) (~17.76 km from centre)
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Busse Forest Elk Pasture
Nature preserve
Popular park offering wooded trails for hiking & biking, plus an enclosed pasture with elk.
4.70 (866 reviews) (~5.62 km from centre)
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Raceway Woods Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Wooded nature preserve offering designated areas for horseback riding, hiking & picnicking.
4.70 (856 reviews) (~26.97 km from centre)
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North Park Village Nature Center
Nature preserve
46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.
4.70 (812 reviews) (~23.54 km from centre)
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Deer Grove East
Nature preserve
1,500-acre preserve offering miles of trails for runners, cyclists & cross-country skiiing.
4.70 (688 reviews) (~8.9 km from centre)
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Old School Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
A 543-acre reserve with trails & picnic shelters known for biking, cross country skiing & fishing.
4.70 (669 reviews) (~21.62 km from centre)
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Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Scenic parkland offering wildlife viewing, a fishing reservoir & trails for hiking & biking.
4.70 (661 reviews) (~8.54 km from centre)
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Harms Woods
Nature preserve
Wooded park bisected by the Chicago River, with paved & unpaved trails, picnic areas & wildlife.
4.70 (650 reviews) (~17.58 km from centre)
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