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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Long Grove
One day covers Old Long Grove, a museum, a bridge and a meal; stay nearby (Schaumburg) if you need a night.
Long Grove is a small Illinois village with a historic main street, a covered bridge, a local museum and several eateries. Its attractions cluster within walking distance, so a half‑day to full‑day visit is sufficient. Overnight visitors usually stay in adjacent Schaumburg (≈5 km).
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited hours)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–90 excl. bed · Mid $110–150 excl. bed · High $180–250 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Apple donut (Long Grove Confectionery) | $2–3 |
| Coffee at Village Tavern | $2–4 |
| Glass of wine at Valentino Vineyards | $8–12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International
- ≈30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or rideshare to Long Grove≈19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or rideshare to Long Grove
Typical fares
- Rideshare O'Hare → Long Grove
- about $35, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the historic street; park in public lots on Old McHenry Rd. For farther sites, drive or use rideshare; no public transit within village.
See and do
Known for
- Old Long Grove historic street
- Sock Monkey Museum
- Long Grove Historical Society
- Robert Parker Coffin Bridge
- Twin Orchard Country Club
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg | Drive or rideshare, ~5 km (3.1 mi) southDrive or rideshare, ~3.1 mi (5 km) south | 15 min |
| Arlington Heights | Drive north, ~8 km (5 mi)Drive north, ~5 mi (8 km) | 20 min |
Sleep
- Schaumburg hotels
- Closest lodging, 5 km (3.1 mi) south; options include Holiday Inn, Hyatt Place (check availability).Closest lodging, 3.1 mi (5 km) south; options include Holiday Inn, Hyatt Place (check availability).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter hours: many shops close early; call ahead.
- Bridge clearance 8 ft 6 in; tall vehicles must detour.
Long Grove is safe; typical small‑town traffic and occasional icy roads in winter—drive carefully.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Long Grove yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Old Long Grove historic street
- Sock Monkey Museum
- Long Grove Historical Society
- Robert Parker Coffin Bridge
- Twin Orchard Country Club
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Long Grove Historical Society: longgrovehistory.org
- Wikivoyage: Long Grove, revision 5299961 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5299961
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Long Grove
To this address, please
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My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/long-grove). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.