Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hickory Hills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hickory Hills and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hickory Hills
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Hickory Hills:
- 42.179469, -88.048131
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Hickory Hills
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Lake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Lake County
- Since Hickory Hills is near Cook County and also Kane County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cook County
- eBird sighting report for Kane County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Hickory Hills ...
We found 34 communities that share the name Hickory Hills.
There are two communities within Illinois that are also named Hickory Hills.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Illinois ...
- Cook County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Cook County and lies 33 miles [53.1 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Hickory Hills.
- Henry County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Henry County and lies 122 miles [196.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Hickory Hills.
- Cook County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Lauderdale County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Lauderdale County and lies 507 miles [815.9 km]<1> to the south of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Hickory Hills.
- Limestone County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Limestone County and lies 508 miles [817.5 km] to the south of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Hickory Hills.
- Morgan County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Morgan County and lies 530 miles [853 km] to the south of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Hickory Hills.
- Arkansas
- Pulaski County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Pulaski County and lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Hickory Hills.
- Georgia
- Clayton County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Clayton County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Hickory Hills.
- Gwinnett County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Gwinnett County and lies 597 miles [960.8 km] to the south southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gwinnett County community of Hickory Hills.
- Indiana
- Grant County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Hickory Hills [Grant County].
- Louisiana
- Saint Tammany Parish
- This Hickory Hills is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 824 miles [1,326.1 km]<1> to the south of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of Hickory Hills.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Hickory Hills.
- Calvert County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Calvert County and lies 649 miles [1,044.5 km] to the east southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Hickory Hills.
- Harford County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Harford County and lies 636 miles [1,023.5 km] to the east southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Hickory Hills.
- Mississippi
- Jackson County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Jackson County and lies 810 miles [1,303.6 km]<1> to the south of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Hickory Hills.
- New York
- Dutchess County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Dutchess County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<1> to the east of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dutchess County community of Hickory Hills.
- North Carolina
- Iredell County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Iredell County and lies 583 miles [938.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iredell County community of Hickory Hills.
- Lenoir County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Lenoir County and lies 733 miles [1,179.6 km] to the southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenoir County community of Hickory Hills.
- Wake County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Wake County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km] to the southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Hickory Hills.
- Ohio
- Athens County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Athens County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Athens County community of Hickory Hills.
- Williams County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Williams County and lies 195 miles [313.8 km] to the east southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williams County community of Hickory Hills.
- Pennsylvania
- Bucks County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Hickory Hills [Bucks County].
- Luzerne County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Luzerne County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km]<1> to the east of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Hickory Hills.
- South Carolina
- Spartanburg County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Spartanburg County and lies 590 miles [949.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Hickory Hills.
- Tennessee
- Bradley County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Bradley County and lies 510 miles [820.8 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Hickory Hills.
- Cumberland County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Cumberland County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km] to the south southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Hickory Hills.
- Greene County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Greene County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km] to the southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Hickory Hills.
- Hamilton County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Hamilton County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km] to the south southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Hickory Hills.
- Knox County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Knox County and lies 483 miles [777.3 km] to the south southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Hickory Hills.
- Rutherford County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Rutherford County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km] to the south of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Hickory Hills.
- White County
- This Hickory Hills is located in White County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km] to the south southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Hickory Hills.
- Williamson County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Williamson County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km] to the south of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Hickory Hills.
- Virginia
- Radford City
- This Hickory Hills is located in Radford City and lies 528 miles [849.7 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Radford City community of Hickory Hills.
- West Virginia
- Lewis County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Lewis County and lies 453 miles [729 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Hickory Hills.
- Wisconsin
- Dane County
- This Hickory Hills is located in Dane County and lies 68 miles [109.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hickory Hills that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Hickory Hills.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hickory Hills ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Beaver Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
- Beaver Creek is located in Lake County
- Bishops Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bishops Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishops Ridge
- Bishops Ridge is located in Lake County
- Cedar Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Creek
- Cedar Creek is located in Lake County
- Chapel Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in Lake County
- Deer Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
- Deer Park is located in Lake County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,199 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer Park <4>
- Echo Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Forest Lake
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
- Forest Lake is located in Lake County
- Heather Highlands
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Highlands
- Heather Highlands is located in Lake County
- Herons Crossing
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herons Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herons Crossing
- Herons Crossing is located in Lake County
- Lake Zurich
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Zurich have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Zurich
- Lake Zurich is located in Lake County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 19,760 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Zurich <4>
- Long Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Grove
- Long Grove is located in Lake County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,868 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Long Grove <4>
- Long Grove Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Grove Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Grove Valley
- Long Grove Valley is located in Lake County
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- Meadowridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowridge
- Meadowridge is located in Lake County
- Park Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Pheasant Knolls
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Knolls
- Pheasant Knolls is located in Lake County
- Ponds
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Prairie Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Creek
- Prairie Creek is located in Lake County
- Quail Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Quentin Corners
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quentin Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quentin Corners
- Quentin Corners is located in Lake County
- Rambling Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rambling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rambling Hills
- Rambling Hills is located in Lake County
- Ravens Wing
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravens Wing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravens Wing
- Ravens Wing is located in Lake County
- Squires
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Tall Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Meadowridge
How Far From Hickory Hills to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Hickory Hills to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hickory Hills and extending to:
- Waukegan, which is the Seat of Lake County, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Hickory Hills to Waukegan, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 185 miles [297.7 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 620 miles [997.8 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 25 days and walking would take 36 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,183 miles [9,950.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,923 miles [11,141.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,808 miles [7,737.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hickory Hills. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Lake County: www.co.lake.il.us
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hickory Hills) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hickory Hills. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1795, Longitude: -88.0481 In this case, the coordinates for Hickory Hills have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Hickory Hills could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Hickory Hills to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.71 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.687 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.686 degrees. |