Best places: Historical landmarks in Lake Barrington, United States

Late-1800s Catholic church with ornate vaulted ceilings, religious statues & stained glass windows.

500 acres of gardens, golf, camping & picnic grounds, plus 2 museums, eateries & a bandshell.

1874 lighthouse on Lake Michigan offering views of the surrounding forests & dunes.

Restored World War II submarine, a 19th-century shipbuilding town & boat rides on the river.

A statue of Mary stands upon this golden dome added in 1882 to the Main Building at Notre Dame.

Protected prairie grove at the former home of famed horticulturist & educator, Dr. John Kennicott.

57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.

Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.

Elegant B&B with antiques-filled rooms & suites in an 1869 mansion offering a library & a garden.

French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.

Hillside vineyard producing wine, whiskey, gin & absinthe, offering tours, tastings & a bistro.

👍👍 They don’t need me to review them—they’ve been here 100 years. Get your popcorn, get your old-timey candies, get your nostalgia fix, and enjoy your goodies as you walk around historic downtown Wheaton or sit right outside by the fire feature. They’re only letting in 4 people at a time currently due...

This landmark venue, designed as an opera house in 1892, hosts concerts by well-known musical acts.

Former home & estate of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, now a museum, school & visitor center.

Circa-1897 astronomical observatory featuring telescopes, laboratories & tours over a 77-acre site.

👍👍 Our tour guide for the lighthouse was good! Views were amazing and excellent spots to take pictures. 1/2 mile to walk there, and another 1/2 back to shore, the path is paved for handicapped people, but it does get horizontally smaller as you go along. We were right there when the boats came in for f...

Built in 1839, this historic boardwalk features 2 red-painted lighthouses to guide ships.

2 iconic, historic lighthouses on a breakwater with an elevated catwalk & dramatic sunset views.

Recreation area with museums depicting rural life plus a carousel, paddle boats & concessions.

Stylish gathering place with a hipster vibe & an endless menu of vintage & creative cocktails.