The Top 20 Attractions around Arlington Heights
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Arlington Heights. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Arlington Heights is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 29, 2025
Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Des Plaines River Trail stretches over 56 miles along the Des Plaines River, offering a scenic natural escape through Lake and Cook Counties, just outside Chicago. This multi-use trail …
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Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)
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Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a 3,558-acre preserve with almost 13 miles of paved trails to ride. This park has an elk pasture and is one of the most popular parks in the state.
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Dam Number 1 Woods
Highlight • Forest
Dam No.1 Woods is a great spot to rest and recharge along the Des Plaines River Trail. With two sheltered picnic groves, it’s an ideal place for a lunch break. …
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Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds
Highlight • Lake
Here you will find a gorgeous network of flat, crushed gravel trails that connect with the Des Plaines River Trail and other nearby preserves. The trails take you around scenic …
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Busse Lake — North and Main Pools
Highlight • Lake
A small rocky dam separates the North Pool and the Main Pool of Busse Lake from each other. The paved (and striped) Busse Woods Bicycle Trail (BWBT) passes directly between …
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