Barrington is a wondergul suburban village in the state of Illinois, located in both Cook County and Lake County. There are about 32 miles that separate Barrington from Chicago, so no wonder that more and more people are choosing to live here. According to the 2010 census, the population in Barrington reached 10.327 residents, but the number is constantly increasing. In the entire Barrington area, there are about 20.000 people living, making it one of the wealthiest regions in the United States.
Barrington is also an important part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. The village has a simple, yet very true motto: 'A great place to live, work, and play!'. No wonder, thus, that the tourism industry is starting to blossom, as more and more visitors are coming here every year to enjoy the numerous cultural and leisure possibilities.
Top Attractions within Barrington
The Octagon House, commonly known as Hawley House, is a unique building that you can find in Barrington. The house was constructed for residential purposes, somewhere in the mid 19th century. Now, the building is considered a landmark of Barrington, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Catlow Theater is one of the oldest facilities of the kind from the state of Illinois, as it opened in 1927. This single-screen movie theater was also added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Ice House Mall is another historical place of Barrington, only that it was converted into an amazing shopping facility. Shopping enthusiasts will have a great time here. The Ice House was built in 1904, and at that time is served as an actual ice house. Now, the building was restored and upgraded, but it still preserves its former charm.
Aqualusion is a water park that every member of the family will adore. Here, you can swim, dive, or just relax by the poolside while enjoying a cocktail. Other parks in Barrington are Citizens Park, Miller Park and Langendorf Park, where you will get the chance to enjoy the outdoors and to play many sports.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Barrington | Directions to Barrington | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Zurich | 4/6 | Directions | 42.19697 | -88.09341 |
| Palatine | 6/10 | Directions | 42.1103 | -88.03424 |
| Wauconda | 7/12 | Directions | 42.25891 | -88.13925 |
| Rolling Meadows | 8/13 | Directions | 42.08419 | -88.01313 |
| Algonquin | 8/13 | Directions | 42.16558 | -88.29425 |
| Hoffman Estates | 8/13 | Directions | 42.04281 | -88.0798 |
| Schaumburg | 9/14 | Directions | 42.03336 | -88.08341 |
| Dundee | 9/14 | Directions | 42.125092 | -88.304355 |
| Streamwood | 9/15 | Directions | 42.02558 | -88.17841 |
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