Arlington Heights · Cook County, IL

Outdoors in Arlington Heights

Scout analyzed 80 Arlington Heights places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.

Places analyzed

80

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Scout-verified spots

Egg House

Food & Drink

Egg House

Food
1.3 hr visit
Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen

Food & Drink

Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit
Nostimo Greek Kitchen

Food & Drink

Nostimo Greek Kitchen

Food
1.3 hr visit
Schaumburg Sculpture Park

Outdoors

Schaumburg Sculpture Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Hangout cafe

Food & Drink

Hangout cafe

FoodShopping
45 min visit
The Southern Kitchen

Food & Drink

The Southern Kitchen

Food
1.3 hr visit
Around Cafe

Food & Drink

Around Cafe

Easygoing corner cafe serving elevated espresso drinks alongside donuts with creative toppings.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Sip N Snacks Coffee, Bubble Tea, Sweets

Food & Drink

Sip N Snacks Coffee, Bubble Tea, Sweets

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Food & Drink

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Palm Court Restaurant

Food & Drink

Palm Court Restaurant

Posh institution featuring a traditional chophouse menu, cocktails & a piano lounge.

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit
Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve

Outdoors

Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve

Dog-friendly 781-acre nature preserve with hiking/biking trails, picnic tables & wildlife watching.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
CoCo & Blu

Food & Drink

CoCo & Blu

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
The Foxtail On The Lake

Food & Drink

The Foxtail On The Lake

Food
1.3 hr visit
Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub

Food & Drink

Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub

Wood-&-stone-trimmed taproom featuring Irish small plates & comfort-food classics plus live music.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley

Arts & Culture

Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley

Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume.

OutdoorsArtsSports
2 hr visit
Lake Arlington

Outdoors

Lake Arlington

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Vintage Cafe

Food & Drink

Vintage Cafe

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Brunch Cafe-Arlington Heights

Food & Drink

Brunch Cafe-Arlington Heights

Contemporary American brunch restaurant serving classic breakfast dishes, plus sandwiches & salads.

Food
1.3 hr visit
MAGO - Arlington Heights

Food & Drink

MAGO - Arlington Heights

Modern, Aztec-accented spot with creative Mexican cuisine plus cocktails & a lengthy tequila list.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Bison's Bluff Nature Playground

Outdoors

Bison's Bluff Nature Playground

Built mainly from natural materials, this playground offers areas for climbing, sliding & splashing.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
SCRATCHBOARD KITCHEN

Food & Drink

SCRATCHBOARD KITCHEN

Unfussy eatery with a patio serving sandwiches, bowls & hearty mains, plus coffee & craft cocktails.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Parea Greek Kitchen

Food & Drink

Parea Greek Kitchen

Food
1.3 hr visit
Joe & Giuseppe Restaurant

Food & Drink

Joe & Giuseppe Restaurant

Family-run Italian joint providing traditional dishes & wine in a relaxed, cozy atmosphere.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Blu Fig Cafe

Food & Drink

Blu Fig Cafe

FoodShopping
45 min visit

Book ahead

Book tours and tickets in Arlington Heights

Lock in the parts of the plan that sell out — tours, tastings and timed-entry tickets across Arlington Heights.

See what's bookable in Arlington Heights(opens in a new tab)

Scout Places may earn a commission when you book through links on this page.

Make it a night out

Staying over in Arlington Heights?

Hotels, resorts and vacation rentals across Arlington Heights — book the stay and make a full weekend of it.

Find places to stay in Arlington Heights(opens in a new tab)

Scout Places may earn a commission when you book through links on this page.