Oak Forest

#4310 among destinations in the United States

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Oak Forest is a suburban city about 24 miles south-southwest of downtown Chicago in Bremen Township in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 27,962 at the 2010 census. ()

Alternative names: Population: 28.1 thous.Area: 6.04 mi²Coordinates: 41°36'15"N, 87°45'21"W

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Oak Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, Orland Square Mall, Space Golf, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.

2 miNW
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, Midlothian
52 min walk • Bachelor's Grove Cemetery is a cemetery in Bremen Township, Cook County, Illinois, in Chicago's southwest suburbs, known for its alleged ghost sightings. The cemetery has also been called Bachelor Grove, Batchelor Grove, Batchelder's Grove, and Everden.
4.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Orland Square Mall, Orland Park
125 min walk • Orland Square is a shopping mall located in Orland Park, Illinois. It is the largest mall in the Chicago Southland, the south and southwest suburbs of Chicago, covering an area of 1,230,171 square feet. It opened on March 15, 1976 and received major renovations in 1995. Its anchor stores are JCPenney, Macy's and Von Maur.
4.8 miW
41°36'24"N • 87°50'52"W
Space Golf, Orland Park
122 min walk • Outdoor activities, Mini golf, Arcade
4.3 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Tinley Park
110 min walk • Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is an outdoor music venue located in Tinley Park, Illinois, that opened in 1990. It is one of the largest music venues in the Chicago area, with a capacity of up to 28,000 spectators: 11,000 reserved seats and 17,000 lawn seats.
5.4 miNW
City
Palos Heights
138 min walk • Palos Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a southwest suburb of Chicago. The population was 12,515 at the 2010 census.
3.8 miSW
41°33'20"N • 87°47'22"W
Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park
97 min walk • Convention center, Park
5.6 miNE
City
Blue Island
143 min walk • One of the highlights of Blue Island is its historic architecture, which can be admired through a leisurely stroll around the city. Visitors can marvel at the Victorian-style homes and buildings that date back to the 19th century, providing a glimpse into the city's...
6.5 miSW
Village
Mokena
167 min walk • Mokena is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. The population was 18,740 at the 2010 census. The Census Bureau's 2019 estimate found that the population had increased to 20,159.
5.3 miW
Library
Orland Park Public Library, Orland Park
135 min walk • The Orland Park Public Library serves the residents of Orland Park, Illinois. Orland Park is a southwest suburb of Chicago. Currently the library services approximately 58,590 residents. The library currently has 300,000 items available.
5.8 miW
Church
Twin Tower Sanctuary, Orland Park
148 min walk • Twin Tower Sanctuary is a historic Methodist church building at 9967 W. 144th Street in Orland Park, Illinois. The church was completed in 1898, six years after Orland Park was founded, to serve the city's large Methodist population.
4.1 miSW
41°33'42"N • 87°48'38"W
Tinley Park Public Library, Tinley Park
104 min walk • Library