1. Downtown Arlington Heights Stroll the vibrant heart of town full of shops, restaurants, cafés, and seasonal events like Arlington Alfresco, outdoor concerts, and festivals. 2. Mitsuwa Marketplace One of the largest Japanese supermarkets in the Midwest — a fun cultural destination for food, specialty groceries, sweets, sushi, ramen, and bubble tea. 3. Lake Arlington A peaceful 50-acre lake with walking and biking paths, pedal boat rentals in summer, picnic spots, playgrounds, and plenty of wildlife.
Metra: Ride Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line from either Downtown Arlington Heights Station or Arlington Park Station to Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago. It’s a comfortable way to see the city without driving — about ~50–60 min each way.