What's Washington Heights Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider Washington Heights. Take time to see places like Carter G. Woodson Library and Dr. Percy Julian Residence while you're here. Abbott Park and Jones Convocation Center are a couple of more places to see nearby.
How to Get to Washington Heights
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 6.8 mi (11 km) from Washington Heights
- Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 22.2 mi (35.8 km) from Washington Heights
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 30.4 mi (49 km) from Washington Heights
Getting to Washington Heights on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- 95th Street - Longwood Station
- 103rd Street Washington Heights Station
Things to See and Do in and around Washington Heights
Things to See near Washington Heights:
- Dr. Percy Julian Residence (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- Abbott Park (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- Jones Convocation Center (2.1 mi/3.3 km away)
- Marquette Park (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Highland Community Bank (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
Things to Do near Washington Heights:
- Carter G. Woodson Library (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Harborside International Golf Center (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
- Bronzeville Children's Museum (3.3 mi/5.4 km away)
- Martin Luther King Drive (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- Stony Island Arts Bank (4.9 mi/7.9 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Chicago?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 31°F)
- Rainiest months: June, May, April, October (average 6 inches of rainfall)