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"C" You At The Movies:
 
McHenry Outdoor Drive-In
1510 Chapel Hill Rd./McHenry: 815-385-0144
 
McHenry Downtown Theatre
1204 N. Green St./McHenry: 815-578-0500

Enjoy a nostalgic trip to an authentic drive-in theatre with double feature movies, children's playground, and concessions. A great family night out! For year-round movie going visit the McHenry Downtown Theatre.
Website: www.cyouatthemovies.com


City of McHenry Historic Old Town Walking Tour (Water St. area)
City of McHenry Landmark Commission self-guided walking tour
Phone: 815-363-2100
Click here to download printable (pdf) tour guide
Downtown McHenry - Riverwalk, Shopping, Dining
Rte. 120 at Fox River: Riverside Drive, Green St. & Main St. corridors

Historic Woodstock Square - Shopping, Dining, Entertainment
Shop, Dine & Stroll the brick paved streets lining the "Park in the Square". Take in a concert in the park, catch a carriage ride, dine al-fresco and soak up the Victorian charm. Named a 2007 Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
www.awaketowoodstock.com www.woodstockil.gov

America's Cardboard Cup Regatta, on Crystal Lake
Held annually at the Crystal Lake Main Beach and considered the championship of cardboard boat racing. Nearly 200 cardboard boats race to benefit a wide variety of local charities.
www.carboardcup.com

Anderson's Candy Shop
10301 N. Main St. | Richmond, Illinois 60071
Phone: 815-678-6000
Since 1919 America's finest homemade and hand-dipped chocolates and other delicious confections. Made for over 3 generations by the Anderson Family.
Website: www.andersonscandyshop.com
Dole Mansion & Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
401 Country Club Road | Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Website: www.lakesidelegacy.org Click for 2010 Lakeside Festival schedule
Galt Airport
5112 Greenwood Road | Greenwood, Illinois 60097
Website: www.galtfestivals.com

Harley Davidson - Woodstock (daily, weekly or special event rentals for the ultimate touring vacation!)
2050 S. Eastwood Dr. (Rte. 47) | Woodstock, Illinois 60098
Phone: 815-337-3511
Website: www.woodstockharley.us

Historic Richmond, Illinois "The Village of Yesteryear"

Nestled alongside the Nippersink Creek, Richmond revels in its unspoiled, historic charm. It has preserved and renovated many of its original downtown buildings, housing many of the antique and specialty shops that the town has become famous for.

Victorian home walking or driving tours features more than 30 historic houses and commercial structures. This exterior only, self-guided tour is a great way to experience and appreciate Richmond's history and architecture. Tour booklet and audio CD are available for purchase at the village hall and local shops.


Phone: 815-678-4040
Website: www.richmond-il.com


Jazz On The Square
On the historic Woodstock Square
Phone: 847-340-8319
Woodstock, Illinois has become the hottest destination for live music in McHenry County. Jazz on the Square continues the tradition by sponsoring live jazz performance and education in addition to special events such as the annual Woodstock Jazz Festival. Formed in 2007, Jazz on the Square is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that promotes the best live jazz and jazz education in McHenry County. Jam sessions take place the first and third Friday of every month Stage Left Cafe. Please visit our Events page for the dates of upcoming performances or education events.
Website: www.jazzonthesquare.net
Downtown Crystal Lake - Shopping, Dining, Entertainment
Enjoy an eclectic collection of shops and restaurant along Williams, Grant and Woodstock Streets. Catch a performance at the Raue Center and enjoy year round events.
Website: www.downtowncl.org
Flatwater Canoe & Kayak Rentals
8621 US Hwy 12 . | Richmond, Illinois 60071
Phone: 815-353-7333
Come out and experience one of the best water trails in the area and one of a limited
number of Class A creeks in Illinois, the Nippersink.  Flatwater Canoe & Kayak Rentals
encourages you and your friends to Escape for the Experience of this creek, in one of our crafts.  This water trail offers a variety of stunning scenic views as well as unique wildlife and waterfowl native to northern Illinois.
Website: www.flatwaterrentals.com
Hebron Antique & Specialty District
Near the intersection of Rte. 47 and Rte. 173. All shops within walking distance in a vintage shopping district. "Come Spend Some Time in Hebron"
Phone: 815-648-4507
Website: www.hebronantiqueandspecialtydistrict.com
Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Road | Union, Illinois
Phone: 800-BIG-RAIL
Website: www.irm.org and for Halloween fun www.terrorontherialroad.com
McHenry County Historical Society and Museum
6422 Main Street | Union, Illinois
Phone: 815-923-2267
Website: www.mchsonline.org
McHenry County Pirates Football
Games are played at Jacobs High School, Algonquin
Phone: 847-826-3315
Website: www.mchenrycountypirates.com
McHenry County Scenic Byways
McHenry County, Illinois is a picturesque landscape of expansive vistas, fertile farmlands, ancient oak groves, historic homes, and winding waterways.

Website: http://mchhpc.org/roads.html
Norge Ski Jump/Club
100 Ski Hill Rd. | Fox River Grove, Illinois
Phone: 847-639-9718
Website: www.norgeskiclub.com
Off Square Music- Woodstock
Wherever we are, whatever the occasion, everyone at Off Square Music looks forward to seeing you at one of our folk music events. Check the web site for "Off Square" locations and events in Woodstock
Website: www.offsquaremusic.org
Sanfilippo Estate - Place de la Musique

The Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique" is known worldwide for its magnificent collections of beautifully restored antique music machines, phonographs, arcade and gambling machines, chandeliers, art glass, the world's largest restored theatre pipe organ, the most spectacular European salon carousel in existence, street and tower clocks, steam engines and other functional mechanical antiques, displayed within a breathtaking French Second Empire setting.

Open for group tours of 50 or more. Contact the McHenry County CVB to arrange a group tour of the Place de la Musique
www.placedelamusique.org


Raue Center for the Arts
26 North Williams Street | Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012
Phone: 815-356-9010
Website: www.rauecenter.org
Richardson "World's Largest" Corn Maze and Christmas Tree Farm
9407 Richardson Road | Spring Grove, Illinois 60081
Phone: 815-675-9729
Website: www.richardsonfarm.com
Riverside Chocolate Factory
2102 West Rte. 120 | McHenry, Illinois 60051
Phone: 815-344-6040
Website:coming soon!
Small Wonders Micro/Mini Car Museum
Crystal Lake: Open by appointment only
Website: www.micocargarage.com
Volo Auto Museum
27582 Volo Village Rd. | Volo, Illinois 60073
Phone: 815-385-3644
Website: www.volocars.com

Volo Antique/Unique Malls
27640 Volo Village Rd. | Volo, Illinois 60073
Phone: 815-344-6062, Over 300 dealers in five unique shopping malls.
Website: www.voloshopping.com

Woodstock Farmers Market, on the Historic Woodstock Square
May - October, Tuesdays & Saturdays 9am - 1:30pm
LIve entertainment every Saturday
Website: www.woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Woodstock Mozart Festival
P.O. Box 734 | Woodstock, Illinois 60098
Phone: 815-338-5300
Three spectacular weekends in August at the Historic Woodstock Opera House
Website:www.mozartfest.org

Woodstock Opera House
124 Van Buren St. (Woodstock Square) | Woodstock, Illinois 60098
Phone: 815-338-5300
Website: www.woodstockoperahouse.com

Woodstock Folk Festival
Annually third Sunday of July on the historic Woodstock Square. Regional and national Folk Music favorites, Children's Area, Open Mic stage. A great afternoon of family fun!
Phone: 815-479-9933
Website: www.woodstockfolkmusic.com

X-Treme Wheels Roller Rink and Skating Sports Center
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Phone: 815-356-8705
Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology
Woodstock, Illinois - public hours: Saturday 10am-2pm, $3 per person
Phone: 815-338-7722
Crystal Ice House
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Phone: 815-356-8500
Donleys Wild West Town
Union, Illinois
Phone: 815-923-9000

Lake Julian Trout Farm
Cary, Illinois
Phone: 847-639-3734
Lippold Park Family Golf Center
1251 W. Rte. 176, Crystal Lake, 815-477-5401
Open April -September, (2) 18 hole mini golf, putting green, short game area, range with lighted tees.
McHenry County Fairgrounds
Woodstock, Illinois
Phone: 815-338-5315
Old Courthouse Arts Center
Woodstock, Illinois
Phone: 815-338-4525
Race World Slot Car Raceway
McHenry, Illinois
Phone: 815-759-9300
Raging Buffalo Snowboarding Park
Algonquin, Illinois
Phone: 847-836-RAGE

Raymond Bowl & Entertainment Center
Johnsburg, Illinois
Phone: 815-385-1475

Warp Skatepark and MB Board Shop
Woodstock, Illinois
Phone: 815-334-9277

Woodstock Music and Art Center
Woodstock, Illinois
Phone: 815-337-9634

Windy City Balloon Port
Fox River Grove, Illinois
Phone: 847-639-2585





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McHenry County, Illinois is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Chicago with easy access from I-90. The Fox River Valley and Chain O' Lakes region borders to the east giving way to quaint villages and expansive rolling countryside to the west. The county is traversed by routes 20, 31, 47, 120, 173 and 176 making it a convenient escape from all parts of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.