Orland Park, Illinois Travel Information

Brookfield Zoo - Chicago Located about 15 miles west of downtown Chicago in the suburb of Brookfield, the Brookfield Zoo is the largest zoo in the greater Chicago area. More than 2,500 animals of all types live within 215 acr... Chicago, IL

Lockport and the Illinois & Michigan Canal - Chicago One of the most picturesque towns in the Chicagoland area, Lockport clearly reflects its canal heritage from the 1800s. Established as the headquarters of the Illinois & Michigan Canal in 1836, Lockpo... Lockport, IL

Old Plank Road Trail - Chicago In the Chicagoland area, leaving the bustling city behind for a peaceful walk through the country is not as hard as you might think. In fact, a number of nearby suburbs can quickly transport you to sm... Frankfort, IL

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• Chicago Area Walking Tours and City Walks

McGinnis Slough (Distance: 1.0 mi) One fall day 3,000 American Coots, 300 Ruddy Ducks, 100 Buffleheads, and 350 Double-crested Cormorants rested on the waters of 315-acre McGinnis Slough. Changing water levels attract migrating shorebi...

Palos Park, IL - Birding - length:unknown

McClaughry Springs Woods (Distance: 3.1 mi) Local birders consider McClaughry Springs one of the Palos Preserves’ premier birding sites during spring and fall migration. Birders have reported more than 120 species at this 250-acre preserve. Imm...

Palos Park, IL - Birding - length:unknown

Swallow Cliff Woods (Distance: 3.1 mi) Check the pines in winter for Pine Siskins, Red-breasted Nuthatches and winter finches. In spring and summer listen for the breeding songs of Indigo Buntings, catbirds, thrashers, and towhees at shrub...

Orland Park, IL - Birding - length:unknown

Palos/Sag Valley Forest Preserve: Cap Sauers and Swallow Cliff Loop (Distance: 3.7 mi) As part of the larger Palos/Sag Valley Preserves, Cap Sauers Holdings and Swallow Cliff offer great hiking close to Chicago. The terrain is varied and sometimes dramatic, with bluffs and ravines, pris...

Palos Heights, IL - Hiking - length:4.75 mi

Lake Katherine Trail (Distance: 4.1 mi) As an urban nature walk, this is one of the best in the area. Nestled alongside the Calumet-Sag Channel, 136-acre Lake Katherine Preserve features an attractive lake, an arboretum, a waterfall garden,...

Palos Heights, IL - Hiking - length:3.2 mi

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Palos Palos Country Club Public, 9 holes 6273 yards, par 70 1.7 miles from center of Orland Park, Illinois

Crystal Tree Crystal Tree Golf & Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6592 yards, par 72 1.8 miles from center of Orland Park, Illinois

North Silver Lake Country Club Public, 18 holes 6826 yards, par 72 1.9 miles from center of Orland Park, Illinois

South Silver Lake Country Club Public, 18 holes 6290 yards, par 70 1.9 miles from center of Orland Park, Illinois

Rolling Hills Silver Lake Country Club Public, 18 holes 1587 yards, par 29 1.9 miles from center of Orland Park, Illinois

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