Long Grove, Illinois travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Long Grove is a village in Chicagoland.

3 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 6 bars & cafés

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Long Grove

Robert Parker Coffin Bridge

Historic covered bridge on the National Register of Historic Places. Clearance of 8 feet 6 inches for anyone wanting to cross.

Sock Monkey Museum

Long Grove Historical Society

Twin Orchard Country Club

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 16 mi away (major hub). Directions
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Sock Monkey Museum, Long Grove Historical Society
Lunch Long Grove Confectionery and Apple Haus
Afternoon Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, Twin Orchard Country Club
Dinner Enzo & Lucia Restaurante
Evening The Village Tavern

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

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Understand

Long Grove is a village in Lake County, and it has certain ordinances to maintain the town’s country atmosphere.

See

Old Long Grove - When someone says they've been to Long Grove, they are usually talking about this historic street filled with moderately expensive yet very interesting stores and restaurants. Different festivals go on there during the year.