Introduction to Orland Hills, Illinois
Orland Hills, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles S of Orland Park, Illinois (center to center) and 21 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois.
Orland Hills History
Orland Hills is a village in Cook County. The area that is now Orland Hills was sold to land speculators in 1836-37. Farmlands and agricultural areas developed by the 1850s and caused significant population growth. In 1961, the village was incorporated and in order to clarify that the village was a part of the Orland Township, the name was changed to Orland Hills in 1986.
Orland Hills and Nearby Attractions
- Frankfort Historical Museum
- Ashbourne Lake
- Chicago Portage National Historic Site
- Lake Lorin
- Millennium Park
- Kelly Park
Things To Do In Orland Hills
People may visit museums like Warrenville Historical Museum, DuPage County Historical Museum, and Isle a la Cache Museum which are situauted not far from Orland Hills. Recreational opprtunities are available at Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area, Channahon State Park, Channahon State Park, and Cantigny Park. The Chicago Portage National Historical Site, Robert S. Abbott House, and Lockport Pioneer Settlement are popular historical sites located nearby.
Orland Hills Transportation
Flights are available from Chicago Midway International Airport.
Orland Hills Higher Education
Governors State University, South Suburban College, Prairie State College, Moraine Valley Community College, and Benedictine University are colleges near Orland Hills.
