Hidden gems - Things to dos in Lake Barrington, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Things to dos in Lake Barrington

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Lake Barrington. This list contains 68 places from Things to do category.

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Wags2Whiskers Pet Services LLC

Dog walker

👍👍 Tom and Lois are the best. I have been using their services since 2014 for both overnight visits and daily park runs. My pups love them. They are reliable and have the pets best interest in everything they do. I had a dog who had medical issues and I completely trusted Tom and Lois to take care...

5.00 (32 reviews) (~7.71 km from centre)

Wonderland Kids Academy

Day care center

5.00 (12 reviews) (~4.14 km from centre)

Lake Zurich

Lake

👍👍 Absolutely incredible lake

5.00 (11 reviews) (~5.51 km from centre)

Barrington Hills Park District

Equestrian facility

5.00 (7 reviews) (~9.63 km from centre)

Steinken Park

Park

👍👍 It’s a great private neighborhood beach for the residents of Forest Lake. You must live here and pay your community dues, but worth it!

5.00 (5 reviews) (~9.35 km from centre)

Mc Henry County Conservation

Park

😐 Nice bigger park located on the west side of town in a very nice subdivision. Not too many to do for adults but the kids have play ground equipment

5.00 (5 reviews) (~5.39 km from centre)

Farm-Land Wauconda

Agricultural production

4.90 (11 reviews) (~5.42 km from centre)

Lapins Park

Park

👍👍 Great spot for toddlers, and not crowded like the larger parks. Nice little spot!

4.90 (9 reviews) (~9.91 km from centre)

Island Lake

Lake

👍 Very poor public transportation.Over policing with too many liquor stores and bars with gambling is making the town kinda trashy:( the community garden and small parks are nice, just wish I had a sidewalk to safely get to them

4.90 (8 reviews) (~7.74 km from centre)

Citizens Park

Park

👍👍 Great park! Close and easy bike ride from almost anywhere nearby. The Canadian National Railway crossing nearby is a great spot for filming trains!

4.80 (135 reviews) (~6.55 km from centre)

Prairieview Education Center

Nature preserve

👍 I walked the lovely Prairieview Loop trail here and really enjoyed it! Nicely maintained, easy trail with a little pond about halfway through.

4.80 (43 reviews) (~7.9 km from centre)

Lake Barrington Countryside Park District

Park

👍👍 Great park playground for kids! Zipline and splash pad!

4.80 (41 reviews) (~0.5 km from centre)

Parking

Parking lot

👍👍 A lovely place for a walk! It doesn't provide much shade along the paths, though, unless you cut through the woods.

4.80 (32 reviews) (~6.61 km from centre)

Citizens Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 Trails connect to Cuba Marsh Preserve if you are looking for a longer trek.

4.80 (26 reviews) (~6.55 km from centre)

Lake County Model Railroad Club

Museum

👍👍 Best kept secret in Wauconda. Well-hidden underneath Honey Hill Coffee, accessible from the rear. Open Friday nights. Free admission. Donations accepted graciously. Fifty years in the making.

4.80 (17 reviews) (~5.66 km from centre)