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Ravinia Park

Gurnee, Illinois

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Ravinia Park is actually located in Highland Park, Illinois, and is renowned for being the oldest outdoor music festival in North America, having opened in 1904.

Visitors can take a special Metra train directly to the park, making it one of the few venues with its own train stop.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has been the park's resident orchestra since 1936, performing numerous concerts each summer.

The park hosts a variety of performances, from classical music to jazz, pop, and even dance events, catering to a wide audience.

Ravinia Park offers a comprehensive music education program called Reach Teach Play, which serves over 75,000 people annually.

Ravinia Park spans 36 acres, providing ample space for picnics and outdoor enjoyment alongside its concert offerings.

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