Day One

A quiet escape is a short drive away. Explore the back roads, savor fine dining, discover unique shopping and a tranquil retreat in McHenry County.

McHenry County is home to several vintage accommodations ready to pamper and relieve modern stresses while each offering its own unique charm.

Alexandria House
Woodstock, Illinois
815-206-5000
www.alexandriabnb.com

Bundling Board Inn
Woodstock, Illinois
815-338-7054
www.bundlingboard.com

Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast
Harvard, Illinois
815-943-1633
www.morningglory-bb.com

Richmond Inn
Richmond, Illinois
815-678-2505

Town Square Inn, on the Woodstock square
815-337-4677

Victorian Rose Garden Bed & Breakfast
Algonquin, Illinois
847-854-9667






Spend the day together discovering the small town wonders of McHenry County. Charming shops and restaurants line the brick streets surrounding the historic Woodstock Square and throughout the city while Crystal Lake www.downtowncl.org features one of a kind retailers in its vibrant downtown district. The quaint village of Richmond is like stepping back in time. Walk through its early residential streets and marvel at the collection of historic homes from the turn of the last century. A hidden gem is the village of Hebron and it's collection of antique shops lining Main Street. McHenry and Algonquin offer waterfront parks and recreation along the Fox River as well as downtowns worth exploring. If more serious shopping is your desire head to the Prime Outlets-Huntley or the Algonquin Commons for a variety of upscale retailers and name brand discount stores.

The stars really do come out at night in McHenry County. Fine dining is available in all areas of the county. Of particular interest is Port Edward, Algonquin 847-658-5441, www.portedward.com. Located on the banks of the Fox River in downtown Algonquin, this landmark restaurant is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. The Plum Garden in McHenry, www.plumgardenrestaurant.com, 815-385-1530, offers fine Cantonese dining in traditional surrounding. After dinner take in a performance at the Raue Center for the Performing Arts www.rauecenter.org in Crystal Lake or the Woodstock Opera House, each offering a full season of local, regional and national performing arts.

Day Two

Day two takes you onto the back roads of McHenry County. A morning hike among the rolling terrain and wetlands of Glacial Park will invigorate and renew your spirit. Spend the afternoon exploring the orchards and farm markets scattered throughout the county and take home a taste of McHenry County.

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