Welcome to Lake Forest
Lake Forest is an elegant, small town, full of surprising sights and activities. Whether you’re a foodie, a history buff, a nature lover, a shopaholic, or all of the above, there’s a taste of something for everyone in Lake Forest! You’ll fall in love with the beautiful town, as well as get to learn many things while having tons of fun.
One of Lake Forest's most notable features is its virgin prairies and other nature preserves. Lake Forest boasts over 700 acres which now form six nature preserves with 12 miles of walking trails open to the public.
Lake Forest has one of the best downtowns of any North Shore suburb. The most popular shopping district is known as Market Square which has featured a collection of upscale shops that have been trending in the North Shore’s finest circles, since 1916. There are many shops and cafes to fulfill many of your desires, along with celebrations of art and music, The alleyways of Market Square even have seasonal surprises.
