Head to the historical city of Forest Park
Enjoy the area's monuments, festivals and history with a rental holiday home in Forest Park. Renowned for its forests, shopping and restaurants, this city welcomes all visitors. Wrigley Field and Michigan Avenue are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Forest Park
Are you hoping to find things to do during your stay? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Forest Park a fun place to get away to. These are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Galloping Ghost (4.8 mi / 7.8 km)
- Lincoln Park Zoo (9.7 mi / 15.6 km)
- Adagio Teas (13 mi / 21 km)
- Pirates Cove Childrens Theme Park (13.3 mi / 21.4 km)
- The Glen Club (14.6 mi / 23.5 km)
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center (15.8 mi / 25.5 km)
Exploring the natural features in Forest Park
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Forest Park is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Millennium Park (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
- Grant Park (9.9 mi / 16 km)
- Garfield Park (4.9 mi / 8 km)
- Garfield Park Conservatory (5 mi / 8 km)
- Portage Park (5.8 mi / 9.3 km)
- Anna and Frederick Douglass Park (6 mi / 9.6 km)
Transport to and around Forest Park
Fly into Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), the closest airport, located 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) away.
Consider catching the metro at Forest Park Transit Center or Harlem- Forest Park Station to see more of the city.