A Day Exploring Highland Park

No city provides a beach day and musical experience quite like Highland Park. The city’s famous Ravinia music Festival attracts hundreds of thousands of listeners each year. Highland Park has such a strong musical influence that Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins opened a tea shop in town! Endless enjoyment awaits when exploring Highland Park, Illinois for a day.

Swimming at Rosewood Beach

After a few steps in the sand, you won’t be surprised to hear that Rosewood is an award-winning beach. Restored in 2015 by the park district, the beach is an ecological educational spot for field trips and local classes. It’s also a gorgeous recreational beach meant for swimming and relaxation! Enjoy the waves and appreciate nature.

Shopping and Relaxation at The Renaissance Place

If it’s too difficult to pick just one shop or spa, check out The Renaissance Place shopping center. Shop luxury outdoor furniture at Summer Classics Home. Shoppers rave that the store has unmatched customer service. Afterward, visit the highly-rated CryoPure Spa to try cryotherapy. After a few cryotherapy treatments, reviewers claim their aches disappeared!

Dinner at Norton’s Restaurant

Nothing beats a tasty burger after a long day out. Norton’s Restaurant is home of Highland Park’s most delicious American cuisine. In true Highland Park fashion, the restaurant offers entertaining live music. Customers love the sweet potato fries and the warm neighborhood atmosphere.

Explore Highland Park

Through winding bike roads and nature trails, Highland Park is the perfect neighborhood for relaxation. Beaches line the neighborhood, so residents never have to look far to cool off. Music festivals, fine dining establishments, and premier shopping options keep residents entertained.

Historic homes line Highland Park, courtesy of designers like Frank Lloyd Wright. Even if history isn’t your style, refurbished wood-paneled homes are prevalent in the area. If you’re thinking of buying a home in Highland Park, a modern lakeside home could be yours. Start searching for Highland Park Homes for Sale.

About the Author: Jake McClure is a licensed real estate broker, REALTOR, and the group leader of the Burling Square Group - Your North Shore Chicago Real Estate Experts! Burling Square Group is a division within Fulton Grace Realty.