Top rated Nature preserves in Hoffman Estates

Experience the best that Hoffman Estates has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 187 places from Nature preserve category.

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Trailside Museum of Natural History
Museum
Victorian mansion, gardens & trails featuring native animals, educational exhibits & guided hikes.
4.90 (110 reviews) (~26.72 km from centre)
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Glenview Woods
Nature preserve
👍👍 My favorite forest walking experience. Easy and short trail loops mostly in an hour long. Four seasons give distinctive scenic views and wildlife. Highly recommended for families. Closed between sunset and sunrise.
4.90 (85 reviews) (~25.52 km from centre)
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Kennicott's Grove Nature Preserve
Park
👍👍 I love this place so much! It’s very beautiful and romantic!
4.90 (40 reviews) (~19.05 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) (~2.93 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) (~29.85 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) (~18.44 km from centre)
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St. James Farm Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Hikers, bikers & horseback riders can explore a protected area of woodlands, prairies & wetlands.
4.80 (822 reviews) (~24.46 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) (~11.23 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) (~24.69 km from centre)
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Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful place to hike and enjoy nature.
4.80 (316 reviews) (~24.63 km from centre)
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LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Nature preserve with hiking trails, a nature center, an 1843 house museum & a historic schoolhouse.
4.80 (267 reviews) (~25.92 km from centre)
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Crabtree Nature Center
Park
Nature preserve on 112 acres of woodlands & wetlands offering year-round outdoor recreation.
4.80 (197 reviews) (~10.67 km from centre)
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Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is a fun, scenic trail. There's Salt Creek, the waterfall by the mill, bridges, tunnels of trees, and lots to look at. If you follow the trail around the creek, it's about 3.5 miles around.
4.80 (151 reviews) (~26.82 km from centre)
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Busse Forest Central
Nature preserve
👍👍 I did a good 15 km running here. As a tourist, it’s a safe and peaceful place to run with some bikers and runners along the way. The track was perfectly done for you to follow. No complications during the run. Enjoy the greenery and the cool air 👍
4.80 (101 reviews) (~6.02 km from centre)
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Stillman Nature Center
Nature preserve
👍 I give this place a 4 of 5 only because it is a little run down. The reason for this though is it is non profit and run by volunteers which they need more of and anything can be amazing when community comes together. When you arrive at the entrance, you're not sure if it even is open. There are al...
4.80 (65 reviews) (~9.53 km from centre)
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Openlands Lakeshore Shoreline
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great views. Didn’t expect Illinois to have such views as this place does. During the coronavirus pandemic the stair case was blocked off so we had to climb down through the side of it. It was very slippery, so if you find yourself in this position, be careful. The parking lot that’s the closest to...
4.80 (63 reviews) (~29.8 km from centre)
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
Nature preserve
👍👍 Wonderful walk on the North Branch Trail. Everything is growing. Felt like I was on a prairie or african savana with tall grasses. Love the relaxing feeling of walking the trail. Great stewardship of nature!
4.80 (55 reviews) (~23.46 km from centre)
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Swift Nature Camp
Children's camp
👍👍 Excellent Summer camp Our son, first time camper, loved it (he did two sessions in a row). Very professional organization. For everyone looking for an authentic summer camp in a very secure environment and with 0 electronic policy. We strongly recommend it! Thanks for making wonderful memories to th...
4.80 (48 reviews) (~24 km from centre)
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Springbrook Nature Center
Nature preserve
👍👍 Love to walk here. Easy paths to escape and take in nature!
4.80 (46 reviews) (~9.61 km from centre)
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Prairieview Education Center
Nature preserve
👍 I walked the lovely Prairieview Loop trail here and really enjoyed it! Nicely maintained, easy trail with a little pond about halfway through.
4.80 (43 reviews) (~27.49 km from centre)
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