Arlington Heights at a Glance
This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism
guide for Arlington Heights, featuring hotels
and other
accommodations, tours,
attractions,
events,
shopping
and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Arlington Heights, Illinois,
U.S.A.
A northwestern suburb of Chicago situated in Cook County, Arlington Heights
is known as the home of Arlington Park Race Track, host of the Arlington Million,
a qualifying event for the Breeders' Cup that draws thoroughbred horses from
around the world. Exceptional shopping opportunities are offered in downtown
Arlington Heights, also called the Central Business District, where retailers
sell everything from gifts and antiques to clothing and jewelry. The Arlington
Heights arts scene is buttressed by the Metropolis Performing Arts Center, which
offers concerts, musical theater, plays and comedic performances throughout
the year. The city's Olympic Park houses three indoor swimming pools and offers
picnic areas, playgrounds and a large green space for outdoor sports. Visitors
have the chance to see several historic buildings at the Arlington Heights Historical
Museum, including a coach house, a log cabin and a soda factory.
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