Barrington, Illinois is one of the most quietly magnificent and most beautifully preserved villages in all of Chicagoland — a Lake County community whose rolling glacial landscape, equestrian heritage, and charming historic downtown make it genuinely extraordinary in the northwest suburban corridor.
The Barrington Area Conservation Trust protects over 2,500 permanently preserved acres of oak savanna, glacial lakes, and wetland meadow — some of the most beautiful natural terrain accessible anywhere in northeastern Illinois. Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve delivers a spectacular October sandhill crane migration that draws observers from across the Chicago region. The Historic Downtown along Station Street offers beautifully preserved late 19th-century architecture, independent shops, and a genuine small-town character.
For dining, Barrington Country Bistro serves accomplished French country cooking that would earn devotion anywhere in Chicagoland, and Egg Harbor Café delivers a warmly beloved breakfast and brunch experience that makes a Sunday morning in Barrington feel completely worth the drive.