Lords Park Zoo - Elgin, Elgin

Name: Lords Park Zoo - Elgin
Address: 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin, 60120, United States
Telephone: +1 847-531-7000

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Lords Park Zoo - Elgin (address: 100 Oakwood Blvd.) is a place located in Elgin (Illinois state) and belongs to the category of park, playground, outdoor activities.

It is situated at an altitude of 774 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°2'27"N latitude and 88°15'38"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Lords Park Zoo - Elgin is a short distance from the following public transport stations: 854 Summit St (bus, 11 min walk), National Street (train, 35 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Elgin Public Museum (museum, 4 min walk), Addison Street (street, 14 min walk), Elgin Historic District (neighbourhood, 20 min walk).

Elevation: 774 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°2'27"N, 88°15'38"W

Address

100 Oakwood Blvd.Lords ParkElgin 60120 United States

Contact

+1 847-531-7000

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Day trips

Lords Park Zoo - Elgin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin District, Elgin Public Museum.

1.2 miSW
Gambling, Boat or ferry, Nightlife
Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin
31 min walk • The Grand Victoria Casino Elgin is a riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois, United States, located about 40 mi west of Chicago. It is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
1 miSW
Observatories and planetariums
Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin
26 min walk • The Elgin National Watch Company Observatory is a historic building in Elgin, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It was built in 1910 to serve the Elgin National Watch Company two blocks to the west.
1.1 miW
Church
Elgin District, Elgin
28 min walk • The Elgin District is a geographic area within the Northern Illinois Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and is led by a District Superintendent.
~800 ftNW
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
Elgin Public Museum, Elgin
4 min walk • The Elgin Public Museum of Natural History and Anthropology in Lords Park is a natural history museum located in Elgin, Illinois. The museum, now over a hundred years old, is located within the 108-acre Lords Park.
1.2 miW
Gothic Revival architecture
Elgin Professional Building, Elgin
30 min walk • The Elgin Professional Building is a historic high-rise building constructed in 1928 at 164 Division Street in downtown Elgin, Illinois. The building is 8 stories, at 96 feet tall, and functions primarily as an office building, housing the Elgin Art Showcase on the top floor since 2007.
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum
Elgin Area Historical Society, Elgin
23 min walk • The Elgin Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization that preserves and presents the history of the Elgin, Illinois area. Located at 360 Park Street in Elgin, Illinois on the Elgin Academy campus. The historic "Old Main" building houses offices, research facilities, the Elgin History Museum, and a gift shop.
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Fire Barn 5, Elgin
30 min walk • Fire Barn 5 or Fire Station 5 is a historic building in Elgin, Illinois. It was the fifth official fire barn in Elgin, originally housing horses and a fire fighting carriage. Over the years, the carriage was replaced by automobiles.
1 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Universalist Church, Elgin
27 min walk • The First Universalist Church in Elgin, Illinois was built in 1892. It was designed by George Hunter to resemble a pocket watch in Richardsonian Romanesque style. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It was subsequently included as a contributing property in the Elgin Historic District.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools, Greek Revival architecture
Elgin Academy, Elgin
23 min walk • Elgin Academy is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Elgin Academy is notable for many accomplishments, such as their Scholastic Bowl and WYSE teams.
1.2 miW
Skyscraper
Elgin Tower Building, Elgin
32 min walk • The Elgin Tower Building, originally the Home Banks Building, is a historic office building in downtown Elgin, Illinois. The tower is 186 feet tall and 15 stories. It was built in 1929 to house the Home National Bank and Home National Savings and Trust.
1.2 miW
Interesting neighbourhood
Elgin Downtown Commercial District, Elgin
32 min walk • The Elgin Downtown Commercial District is a historic district encompassing the commercial core of downtown Elgin, Illinois. The district includes 94 buildings, 76 of which are considered contributing buildings to its historic character.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lords Park Zoo - Elgin?

Nearby attractions include Elgin Public Museum, Elgin (4 min walk), Addison Street, Elgin (14 min walk), Elgin Historic District, Elgin (20 min walk), Elgin Area Historical Society, Elgin (23 min walk).

How to get to Lords Park Zoo - Elgin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lords Park Zoo - Elgin:

Bus

854 Summit St • Lines: 541 (11 min walk)
Slade & Center • Lines: 541 (36 min walk)

Train

National Street (35 min walk)