Forest and Found
Secondhand storeForest and Found is a secondhand store in Lake Forest, IL. You’ll find it at 1363 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045. It’s the only secondhand shop we currently track in Lake Forest, so the nearby list below reaches into neighboring towns.
Hours are listed below as the store posts them; they can change seasonally, so call ahead before a long drive.
Secondhand stores buy or take in used goods and price them to move, so the floor changes constantly; expect a mix of everyday clothing, housewares, and the occasional standout piece priced well below retail.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 1363 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Hours
- Monday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMThursday – Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +1-847-482-1705
- Website
- forestandfound.com
Before you go
- Ask at the register which tag color is on sale this week and which is newest — the sale racks are cheap, the newest racks are where fresh donations land.
- Check garments under good light for stains and test every zipper; most thrift sales are final.
- Bring a tape measure and your key measurements — sizes vary wildly across eras and brands.
Thrift & secondhand stores near Lake Forest
Plato's Closet
Secondhand store1420 S. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL5.3 mi
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
ORT Resale Shop
Secondhand store1710 1st Street, Highland Park, IL6.1 mi
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
The Salvation Army
Thrift store431 South Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL6.2 mi
Monday: 10 AM – 7 PM; Tuesday: 10 AM – 7 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM – 7 PM; Thursday: 10 AM – 7 PM; Friday: 10 AM – 7 PM; Saturday: 10 AM – 7 PM; Sunday: 12 – 6 PM
Twigs and Cotton
Antique storeRoger Williams Avenue, Highland Park, IL7.5 mi
We-Su 10:00-20:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed
Sparrow's Nest
Secondhand store357 Townline Road, Indian Creek, IL8.0 mi
Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
The Salvation Army
Thrift store5550 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Indian Creek, IL8.1 mi
Monday: 9 AM – 5 PM; Tuesday: 9 AM – 5 PM; Wednesday: 9 AM – 5 PM; Thursday: 9 AM – 5 PM; Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Forest and Found located?
Forest and Found is located at 1363 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
What are Forest and Found’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday – Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +1-847-482-1705 to confirm.
What kind of store is Forest and Found?
Forest and Found is a secondhand store in Lake Forest, IL.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Forest and Found?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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