Discover Orland Park

Orland Park offers a range of ways to plan a trip focused on history or nature. The Humphrey House, Orland Park Heritage Sites, and Boley Farm provide a cultural focus, while McGinnis Slough brings birdwatching into the picture. You can choose your focus before looking for a hotel for your stay.

History and Heritage Sites

The Humphrey House was built in 1881 in the center of Orland Park and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The two dates place the site in context in two steps: 1881 marks its construction, and 2005 its addition to the register. For anyone interested in local architecture and its historical context, it offers a concrete starting point.

There is an important practical condition for visiting the Senator John Humphrey House: it is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. Allow time to make an appointment and check the current hours before planning your visit.

The Orland Park Heritage Sites preserve artifacts documenting the history of the Orland Park area and its connections to local, state, and national history. Educational programs offered year-round complement this documentary function. Travelers with an interest in history can thus distinguish between a specific building, a collection-based perspective, and an educational program.

The Orland Park History Tours are guided history tours; the “Old Orland” tour type includes the Old Orland Historic District. This lets you choose between a guided tour related to the district and a focused visit to the Senator John Humphrey House, which is available by appointment only.

Boley Farm and Walking Tours

The historic Boley Farm property covers 5.8 acres and includes a barn, historic outbuildings, and a seasonal farm stand. The farm is a lasting symbol of the community’s commitment to preserving open spaces and strengthening local history and educational opportunities. When planning your trip, consider the property’s features and seasonal offering separately: the barn and outbuildings characterize the property, while the farm stand is seasonal.

A self-guided walking tour is available at Stellwagen Farm. Check the current route details before your visit.

Nature and Birdwatching

McGinnis Slough covers 300 acres and is a hotspot for migratory birds in spring and fall. It is also considered an excellent birdwatching spot, with more than 200 bird species recorded there. For planning your trip, the seasonal considerations differ: an appointment is required to visit the Senator John Humphrey House, the Boley Farm farm stand is seasonal, and McGinnis Slough is a highlight for migratory birds in spring and fall. These distinctions can help you choose travel dates that suit your interests.

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