Neighborhoods
Walking Distances (in minutes)
Downtown Lake Forest 6-15 Walk south on the Robert McClory Trail (right across the street from The Green Door)
Offers a variety of retail and dining options (see below), including Starbucks, Lululemon, Kiddles Sports, Williams Sonoma, Walgreens Pharmacy and much more.
Groceries
Walk south on the Robert McClory Trail
Jewel is a good everyday grocery option 6
Fresh Market offers a slightly higher end experience 7
Restaurants
Kuro Bistro - Asian 5
The Peanut Gallery - Diner 6
Authentico - Mexican 10
Einstein’s Bagels - Breakfast 11
The Gallery - American, rotating menu based on art 11
The Lantern - Traditional American bar 11
Visconti Cheese Market and Deli 11
Gerhard’s European Desserts 12
Starbucks - Coffee 13
The Left Bank - Carryout fast food 14
Market House on the Square - Modern American 15
Deer Path Inn - High-end, award-winning 17
Francesca’s Intimo - Italian 17
Chiefs Pub - Sportsbar 18
Egg Harbor Cafe - Breakfast 18
Nature walks
Derwyn Mawr 28
Skokie River Nature Preserve 28
Parks
West Park 10
Forest Park Beach (Lake Forest’s beach) 31
6 locals recommend
Lake Forest
Walking Distances (in minutes)
Downtown Lake Forest 6-15 Walk south on the Robert McClory Trail (right across the street from The Green Door)
Offers a variety of retail and dining options (see below), including Starbucks, Lululemon, Kiddles Sports, Williams Sonoma, Walgreens Pharmacy and much more.
Groceries
Walk south on the Robert McClory Trail
Jewel is a good everyday grocery option 6
Fresh Market offers a slightly higher end experience 7
Restaurants
Kuro Bistro - Asian 5
The Peanut Gallery - Diner 6
Authentico - Mexican 10
Einstein’s Bagels - Breakfast 11
The Gallery - American, rotating menu based on art 11
The Lantern - Traditional American bar 11
Visconti Cheese Market and Deli 11
Gerhard’s European Desserts 12
Starbucks - Coffee 13
The Left Bank - Carryout fast food 14
Market House on the Square - Modern American 15
Deer Path Inn - High-end, award-winning 17
Francesca’s Intimo - Italian 17
Chiefs Pub - Sportsbar 18
Egg Harbor Cafe - Breakfast 18
Nature walks
Derwyn Mawr 28
Skokie River Nature Preserve 28
Parks
West Park 10
Forest Park Beach (Lake Forest’s beach) 31