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Cuba

Illinois, United States · North America

About Cuba

Cuba sits on the route: 10 minutes from Lake Barrington, 57km from Route 66 - Chicago Start.

Cuba is a town located in Illinois, United States. With a population of 1,361, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Cuba sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cuba to your route.

About Cuba

The Grigsby Estate is a historic estate and hobby farm at 125 Buckley Road in Barrington Hills, Illinois, USA. The house was built in 1930 for Bertram James Grigsby, an electrical engineer and president of a radio manufacturing company, and his wife Elsie. The architectural firm of Rowe, Dillard and Rowe designed the

Read more estate's Tudor Revival manor house for the couple, a style which reflected their time in England; Elsie was born there, while Bertram worked there for several years. The house's design features an asymmetrical form, half-timbering, decorative brickwork and several brick chimneys. The estate also includes a guest house, a garage, a greenhouse, a farmhouse, a barn, a milkhouse, a firefighting shed and a machinery shed. The estate was typical of early development in the Barrington Hills area, which mainly consisted of estates and hobby farms that were often inspired by English country life. The estate was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1987.

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What are the best things to do in Cuba?

Cuba offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cuba located?

Cuba is located in Illinois, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.1839 latitude, -88.1909 longitude.

What is the population of Cuba?

Cuba has a population of approximately 1,361 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,361
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Illinois
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.1839, -88.1909

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Cuba

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

Iconic 110-storey Chicago skyscraper with a glass-floored Skydeck, once the tallest building in the world.

57 km · about 65 min drive

historic highway

Route 66 - Chicago Start

The 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

57 km · about 65 min drive

cafe

Lou Mitchell's

Serving double-yolk eggs and free Milk Duds since 1923, this Chicago diner beside the start of Route 66 is the traditional first breakfast of the Mother Road journey.

57 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Art Institute of Chicago

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist collection and Grant Wood's American Gothic.

58 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Field Museum of Natural History

Home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, along with extensive anthropological and geological collections.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

Shedd Aquarium

Iconic Chicago aquarium on the Lake Michigan waterfront housing over 32,000 animals from around the world.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Cuba

  • 57 kmRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cuba.

Fox River Grove

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 4,686

Lake Barrington

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 4,973

North Barrington

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 3,022

Cary

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 17,965

Barrington Hills

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 4,251

Barrington

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 10,353

Tower Lake

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 1,283

Port Barrington

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 1,504

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