Lake Villa, Illinois
Top Spots in and near Lake Villa
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Lisle, Illinois
Hike the Morton Arboretum's Main Trail Loops
5 mi / 0 ft gainThe Morton Arboretum is located off of Route 53 in Lisle, IL. The arboretum spans both the east and west sides of the road. Head to the east side of the park to access the Main Trail Loops. Visitors have to pay a small fee to enter the arboretum ($14 April through November, $9 December through Ma...Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Lakeshore Path: North Ave Beach to Navy Pier
1.84 mi / 72 ft gainLakeshore Path: North Ave Beach to Navy Pier is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Chicago, Illinois.Read more -
Brookfield, Illinois
Salt Creek Greenway Trail
13.99 mi / 551 ft gainThis trail is almost 7 miles one-way (14 miles out-and-back) of paved path, makes for an ideal biking (especially those of us with road bikes), skating, and even running path. The trail runs out-and-back along the Salt Creek in Brookfield, IL. The trailhead is right near the Brookfield Zoo (for a...Read more -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Explore the Abandoned Solvay Coke & Gas Complex
2.01 miTo access the complex, head south from downtown Milwaukee along 1st St. Once you reach Greenfield Ave., turn left heading East. You'll pass under a concrete train bridge before seeing an open field on your right. Park your car along the street and head south past the crumbled brick of another for...Read more -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Photograph Jones' Island
Urban explorers, meet your new favorite spot. Located right outside of downtown Milwaukee, Jones' Island is home to a water reclamation facility, road salt storage, milorganite, the Port of Milwaukee and more. But us explorers view it as a desolate haven ready to become our canvas. Train tracks a...Read more -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Explore the Milwaukee Domes
Officially called the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, this is a great stop to learn about some plants and take some photographs. You can even catch live music or a light show! Location: Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory - 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53215 Admission...Read more -
Dousman, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail: Scuppernong
6.8 mi / 545 ft gainIce Age Trail: Scuppernong is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dousman, Wisconsin.Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Millennium Park Trail
5.00.63 mi / 26 ft gainMillennium Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Chicago, Illinois.Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Luire Garden
0.18 mi / 10 ft gainVisiting Chicago I was on a mission to find a great outdoors spot to be in. This definitely fulfilled my goal of finding a beautiful garden to hangout in! There are plenty of different paths and areas to explore just within the city! Location Located in Millennium Park it will be easy to find,...Read more -
Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Hike the Elm Grove Park Loop
1 mi / 100 ft gainElm Grove Park is one of the most picture perfect parks in the SE WI area, so be sure to stay for sunset as the sky lights up! The 1 mile long trail wraps the perimeter of the park. It is paved the entire way, if you want to venture off trail feel free. Dogs are permitted at this park! There is a...Read more -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hike the Hank Aaron and Oak Leaf Trails in Lakeshore SP
4.31.7 mi / 0 ft gainLakeshore State Park is kind of considered a hidden gem. While yes, it's right along the Milwaukee lakefront, people don't realize just how nice and beautiful it is! This urban state park features two loops (the Hank Aaron and Oak Leaf) that total 1.7 miles. To access the park, you can either par...Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Grant Park
4.5Grant Park is located on the east side of Chicago. It is a great place to spend the day and explore. From the famous "Bean", which is actually named "the cloud", to Buckingham Fountain there is plenty to see in this park. It is also a great place to see the Chicago skyline, as well as have a picn...Read more -
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Hike or Bike the Lake Loop at Fox Brook Park
1 mi / 0 ft gainYou will find plenty of unique things going on at this park at all times. People swimming at the beach on the east end of the lake, people canoeing from the boat launch, grilling, hiking around the perimeter of the lake, and plenty of people fishing on one of two piers. Dogs are welcome and encou...Read more -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Beach day at Bradford Beach
There are not many sandy beaches in the lovely state of Wisconsin. This might be the best one. If you are from Wisconsin, you also might consider Lake Michigan an ocean when you are craving a real ocean. And it comes close! Even though it’s not on a real ocean, this beach has it all. There’s ...Read more -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Explore Lake Park
4.01 mi / 100 ft gainThis park has it all! Lake Park Bistro, golfing, hiking, a lighthouse, hiking trails, biking trails, and picnic spots galore! Take the Oak Leaf Trail throughout the park to make a loop around all of the main landmarks in this historic park! There are many things to see in this park! Multiple ra...Read more -
Delafield, Wisconsin
Hike the Kettle View Trail at Lapham Peak
5.05.8 miHead 30 minutes west from Milwaukee along I-94 and you'll find yourself in the quaint town of Delafield, WI. Head south down Genesee St. for a half mile and you'll see the entrance to Lapham Peak, part of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Once there, you can head up the winding road to the parking...Read more