Exploring Highwood: A Two-Hour Walking Tour of the City's Historic Sites and Landmarks
This two-hour walking tour of Highwood, Illinois, United States, will take you through the charming streets of this small town, and will include interesting shopping and eating locations along the way.
The tour will begin at the Highwood Metra Station, located at 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040 (Latitude: 42.1917, Longitude: -87.8133). From here, you will head south on Highwood Avenue, passing by the historic Highwood Theatre, located at 432 Sheridan Road, Highwood, IL 60040 (Latitude: 42.1917, Longitude: -87.8133).
Continue south on Highwood Avenue until you reach the intersection of Green Bay Road and Highwood Avenue. Here, you will turn left onto Green Bay Road and head east. After a few blocks, you will come to the Highwood Public Library, located at 102 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040 (Latitude: 42.1917, Longitude: -87.8133).
Continue east on Green Bay Road until you reach the intersection of Green Bay Road and Sheridan Road. Here, you will turn right onto Sheridan Road and head south. After a few blocks, you will come to the Highwood Historical Society, located at 431 Sheridan Road, Highwood, IL 60040 (Latitude: 42.1917, Longitude: -87.8133).
Continue south on Sheridan Road until you reach the intersection of Sheridan Road and Park Avenue. Here, you will turn left onto Park Avenue and head east. After a few blocks, you will come to the Highwood Bistro, located at 441 Park Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040 (Latitude: 42.1917, Longitude: -87.8133). This is a great place to stop for lunch or a snack.
Continue east on Park Avenue until you reach the intersection of Park Avenue and Green Bay Road. Here, you will turn right onto Green Bay Road and head south. After a few blocks, you will come to the Highwood Art Gallery, located at 431 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040 (Latitude: 42.1917, Longitude: -87.8133).
Continue south on Green Bay Road until you reach the intersection of Green Bay Road and Highwood Avenue. Here, you will turn left onto Highwood Avenue and head east. After a few blocks, you will come to the Highwood Antique Mall, located at 431 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040 (Latitude: 42.1917, Longitude: -87.8133). This is a great place to find unique and interesting items.
Continue east on Highwood Avenue until you reach the intersection of Highwood Avenue and Sheridan Road. Here, you will turn right onto Sheridan Road and head north. After a few blocks, you will come to the Highwood Farmers Market, located at 432 Sheridan Road, Highwood, IL 60040 (Latitude: 42.1917, Longitude: -87.8133). This is a great place to pick up fresh produce and other local goods.
Continue north on Sheridan Road until you reach the intersection of Sheridan Road and Highwood Avenue. Here, you will turn left onto Highwood Avenue and head west. After a few blocks, you will come to the Highwood Metra Station, located at 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040 (Latitude: 42.1917, Longitude: -87.8133). This is the end of the tour.
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