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recomended itinerary headline our community
We have created a series of preplanned getaways that are ideal for families, friends and couples. Each recommended trip is a suggested itinarary with detailed maps.

Remember, these are just suggestions, feel free to mix and match the getaway components to create your custom itinerary.

Family Weekend Getaway
A fun-filled weekend including the Illinois Railway Museum and the Volo Auto Museum.

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Romantic Couple Getaway
A quite escape is a short drive away. Explore the back roads, savor fine dining, discover unique shopping and a tranquil rest in McHenry County.

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Exploring the Outdoors
McHenry County is home to over 20,000 acres of conservation district land as well as either in whole or part two Illinois state parks and one state natural area. These wide open spaces so close to the urban landscape create a natural escape and offer a respite from the ever day hustle.

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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.
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