What's Washington Heights Like?

If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider Washington Heights. Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and Horseshoe Hammond Casino are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Guaranteed Rate Field and State Street.

How to Get to Washington Heights

Washington Heights is located 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from the heart of Chicago.

Flying to:

• • O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 22.2 mi (35.8 km) from Washington Heights
• • Midway Intl. Airport (MDW), 6.8 mi (11 km) from Washington Heights
• • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 30.4 mi (49 km) from Washington Heights

Getting to Washington Heights on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • 95th Street - Longwood Station
• • 103rd Street Washington Heights Station

Things to See and Do in and around Washington Heights

Things to See near Washington Heights:

• • Auburn Park (2.5 mi/4 km away)
• • Marquette Park (4.5 mi/7.2 km away)

Things to Do near Washington Heights:

• • Harborside International Golf Center (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
• • Bronzeville Children's Museum (3.3 mi/5.4 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Chicago?

• • Hottest months: July, June, August, September (average 72°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 30°F)
• • Rainiest months: May, June, July, August (average 4 inches of rainfall)