Lincolnshire, Illinois
Lincolnshire is a village of 7,980 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1957.
Why visit Lincolnshire
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marriott Theatre, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area and Adlai E. Stevenson II Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Lincolnshire
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is a northern suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 7,940. Named after Lincolnshire, England, the village was incorporated on August 5, 1957, from the unincorporated Half Day area when land was purchased to build a residential subdivision.
From the Wikipedia article Lincolnshire, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Marriott Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
School · 1.9 mi
Academic divinity school
Marriott Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
1342 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove
Museums and landmarks8
Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in United States of America
Adlai E. Stevenson II Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
House museum and historic farm in northern Illinois, USA
Deerfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Railway station in Illinois
Mildred and Abel Fagen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house at 1711 Devonshire Lane in Lake Forest, Illinois
Robert P. Lamont House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Lake Forest, Illinois
Raupp Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
Local history museum in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Crane's Landing Golf Club at Marriott Lincolnshire Resort
Golf course
10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion
Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi
1500 Abbott Court, Buffalo Grove
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Naf Naf Grill
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 1.2 mi
950 Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire
Mo-Su 10:30-21:30
Tomahawk BBQ Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.2 mi
295 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire
Mo-Th 16:30-22:00; Fr 16:30-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Brunch Factory
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
1111 North Milwaukee Avenue, Riverwoods
Mo closed, Tu-Su 07:00-15:00
Strawberry Field Cafe
Cafe · 0.8 mi
410 Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire
Mo-Fr 08:00-14:00, Sa-Su 07:30-14:00
Fat Rosie's Taco & Taquila Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
940 North Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire
25 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lincolnshire Chicago
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
350 Knightsbridge Parkway, Lincolnshire
Extended Stay America - Chicago - Vernon Hills - Lincolnshire
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
675 Woodlands Parkway, Vernon Hills
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Lincolnshire
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1400 North Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire
Churches and places of worship10
Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.6 mi
1207 North Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire
Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church · Reformed · 2.1 mi
16670 West Easton Avenue, Prairie View
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.0 mi
3075 West Buffalo Grove Road;North Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove
Northwest Suburban Chabad
Place of worship · 2.0 mi
16296 Aptakisic Road, Prairie View
Highland Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.3 mi
820 Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills
St. Vakhtang Gorgasali Orthodox Church
Church · 0.9 mi
240 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center - Riverwoods Campus
School · 1.4 mi
3140 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods
Trinity International University
School · Evangelical · 1.9 mi
2065 Half Day Road, Deerfield
Healthcare2
Map of Lincolnshire
154 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 30°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 39°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Palwaukee Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Bannockburn 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Buffalo Grove 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Vernon Hills 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Deerfield 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Lake Forest 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Wheeling 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Highwood 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Highland Park 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Northbrook 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Prospect Heights 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lincolnshire IL Village Hall, Racaris, Public domain
- Edward L. Ryerson Country House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adlai E. Stevenson II Farm, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Passenger Depot, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert P. Lamont House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marriott Theatre, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
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