Overview
Vernon Hills is a city in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
2 things to do · 2 places to eat
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Best things about Vernon Hills
Glacier Ice Arena
An ice rink that hosts high school and youth hockey games, open skating, etc.
Vernon Hills Golf course
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 18 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 33 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Glacier Ice Arena
- Lunch Aroma
- Afternoon Vernon Hills Golf course
- Dinner Lazy Dog
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
In 2024, the population of Vernon Hills was about 27,000.
Get in
Go Vernon Hills Metra Station
Do
Do Glacier Ice Arena
An ice rink that hosts high school and youth hockey games, open skating, etc.
Do Vernon Hills Golf course
Buy
Shop Hawthorn Mall
A large shopping mall along Route 60 that contains many shops, including an AMC movie theater.
Eat
Eat Lazy Dog
A diner near Mellody Farms.
Nearby
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Libertyville
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Lake Forest
City / town · 7 listings · 6 mi away
Deerfield
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North Chicago
City / town · 1 listings · 8 mi away
Grayslake
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Highland Park
City / town · 8 listings · 9 mi away
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