Things to do in Barrington

The Barrington area has a variety of things to do for both visitors and residents. You will never run out of new places to explore in Barrington because the community is evolving every day. Activities most locals rave about include the outdoor recreational opportunities, shopping, restaurants and historic destinations.

Outdoor recreation is huge in Barrington, Illinois because of the landscape of the community. Barrington features many forest preserves and country clubs which are the perfect place to enjoy your favorite activity including: golf, horseback riding, fishing, running, walking and cycling.

If you are looking for somewhere to satisfy your appetite Barrington will not disappoint. The Village is packed with great restaurants for all different tastes and occasions. Favorite places to eat in Barrington include: Chessie’s – perfect for dates, The Onion – great microbrewery, Sagano – sushi and atmosphere, Egg Harbor – good breakfast, and Baloney's – best sandwiches.

In the summer the Village of Barrington hosts several weekly community events including the ever popular Farmers Market and Barrington Cruise Night. Residents gather in the downtown area to experience the fun.

Shopping destinations are abundant in Barrington. Most well noted are the car dealerships, specifically Motorwerks Barrington. For shoppers not in the market for a vehicle there is the Ice House Mall in Downtown Barrington along with many boutique shops including hobby and antique stores.