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Start your adventure here! Lemont is "Home to The Forge," a one of a kind adventure park built on 300 acres of historic land in historic downtown Lemont. Learn More.
Lemont is a village located in Cook, DuPage, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, and is a south-west suburb of Chicago. The population was 17,629 as of the 2020 census . [2] The village is situated on a hillside along the south banks of the Des Plaines River .
experience real history, great eats and drinks, and adventure. You can’t fake real, and you don’t have to when you have the most picturesque terrain in Chicago and the best outdoor activities in the Midwest. Our downtown eateries, taverns, and shops are nestled into our hills and housed in original limestone buildings stamped with the names ...
Since 1960, LeMont has been the pinnacle of fine dining… impeccable service… a panoramic view, elegance, style and exquisite surroundings. If there had never been a LeMont, necessity would have invented it.
Lemont’s 19th Century charm is preserved in the signature view of the Village set on a bluff overlooking the lush Des Plaines River Valley, buttressed by the ornate steeples of seven churches, Lemont offers a peaceful atmosphere unique to the Chicagoland area.
Lemont became a "wide open" town in those years to accommodate a population of 10,000 people. The downtown area known as "Smokey Row" with its bars and brothels gained notoriety as the wildest, most sinful street in the country.
Jan 31, 2024 · Lemont is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 17,558. Lemont is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Lemont offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
The Lemont Village Association. endeavors to preserve historic Lemont, including the 1885 John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds located at the center of the village. Our buildings are at 133 Mt. Nittany Road, Lemont, 16851 Mailing address, PO Box 546, Lemont 16851.
The Lemont Area Historical Society's purpose is to preserve the heritage and folklore of Lemont, and to operate the museum as a repository for memorabilia and artifacts.
Join in on our legacy of hustle and adventurous spirit by biking and hiking along our over 60 miles of trails, ziplining over the terrain, or kayaking and fishing along our canals and in our quarries. Want even more adventure in your life? Jump on the I&M Canal Trail (bike shares are ready to roll) from downtown to The Forge, North America’s ...
