Partners

750 Cucina Rustica

7 Jandus Rd
Cary, IL 60013
847-829-4933

750° Cucina Rustica recreates the old world for new world appetites in a warm, rustic atmosphere. We are proud to offer you a generous portion of comfort food or savory brick oven pizza baked in o...

Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce

2200 Harnish Dr.
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-658-5300

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All Seasons Orchard

14510 IL. Rt. 176
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-5637

All Seasons Orchard has everything you need for a day of family fun with more than 30 different activities. Pick apples or pumpkins, explore the 10-acre corn maze and play in our barnyard. Say hello t...

Alpine Accessories

9219 South State Rt. 31
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
847-854-4754

Alpine Accessories offers year round gear for outdoor enthusiasts. In the summer time you can hop on a paddleboard from their rental station at Three Oaks Recreation Area, or in the winter they provid...

Autumn Drive

3607 Franklinville Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-923-2529

Welcome to a different kind of fall festival! Spend a leisurely day with family and friends on a real country road. Twelve family farms in rural McHenry County, Illinois are open to the public for th...

Bettendorf Castle

418 Concord Ave.
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
847-639-8280

This extraordinary, one-of-a-kind Gothic Castle overlooking the town of Fox River Grove offers spectacular views, dozens of magnificent mature oak trees, unsurpassed landscapes & natural beauty of the...

Blue Eagle Pottery

3607 Franklinville Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-923-2529

"Our work embodies skill, insight, and respect for both the material and process. It is useful in the kitchen, on the table, or as an accent to decor. The warmth and beauty crafted into each pot ...

Blues Brews & BBQ - McHenry Rotary

4300 Petersen Park Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 893-6280

You won't go hungry at McHenry Rotary's annual Blues, Brews & BBQ festival! Enjoy three days of BBQ, craft brews, blues bands and family fun! See for yourself the finest blues lineup of the sumer. Enj...

Brunch Cafe - Huntley

12270 Princeton Dr.
Huntley, IL 60142
847-669-8437

A new brunch experience: delicious food, fresh ingredients, healthy options, fast and friendly service. Available for dine-in pick-up or delivery. Catering and Private Event Rental options available....

Brunch Cafe - McHenry

414 South Route 41
McHenry, IL 60050
815-344-4055

Brunch Cafe has four owners, all with a background in the food industry for over 25 years (each), Andy, Ted, Peter & George. The energy that is generated from the business and the enjoyment of see...

Brunch Cafe-Fox River Grove

935 Route 22
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
847-516-0409

This contemporary breakfast and lunch cafe opened its doors in February 2008. You’ll find plenty of breakfast basics here, but we’re also well-known for our decadent twists on the regulars...

Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

445 Park Avenue
Cary, IL 60013
847-639-2800

The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is an alliance of businesses dedicated to promoting economic opportunity and a prosperous local economy for residents in Cary and Fox River Grove. Serving over ...

Casting Whimsy

203 Main St
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-342-2630

We offer handcrafted loose leaf tea blends from our own recipes. We typically carry black, green, and herbal blends. We are always working on new blends so our selection continues to change....

City of Crystal Lake

100 West Woodstock Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-459-2020

Welcome to the City of Crystal Lake, Illinois. The City of Crystal Lake is committed to continuing the high quality of life enjoyed by the citizens and businesses of the Crystal Lake community. Cr...

Comfort Inn Crystal Lake

595 East Tracy Trail
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-444-0040

The pet-friendly Comfort Inn® hotel in Crystal Lake, IL near Three Oaks Recreation will get you rested and ready for anything. Our location off U.S. 14 in the central area of the city offers conven...

Crystal Lake Brewing

150 N. Main Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
779-220-9288

Crystal Lake Brewing says they make beer that is easy to drink and hard to put down, and descibe their brew as "approachable, yet distinctive craft beer" - we'll drink to that! With as a...

Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce

427 W Virginia St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-459-1300

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Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street

25 W. Crystal Lake Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-479-0835

Downtown Crystal Lake is your epic experience for shopping, dining, entertainment and fun! Located in the heart of Crystal Lake, you can arrive by Metra train, bicycle, automobile, or on foot. When yo...

Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen

110 N. Main Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-356-9980

Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen specializes in gourmet comfort foods, artisan sandwiches and burgers all utilizing local and sustainable ingredients. Pair these dishes with Duke’s extensive beer...

Fox Lake, Richmond, Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 475
Richmond, IL 60071
815-678-7742

When you join the Fox Lake, Richmond/Spring Grove Chamber of Commerce, you put the power of cooperation behind your personal efforts to succeed. You become part of a network of people who are building...

Hampton Inn McHenry

1555 South Route 31
McHenry, IL 60050
815-578-1900

a natural place to be... welcome to the Hampton Inn McHenry. When the glaciers receded from this part of Illinois, they left behind a remarkable series of lakes, marshes and wetlands. These gorgeo...

Harvard

201 W. Diggins St.
Harvard, IL 60033
815-943-6468

Named in honor of Harvard, Massachusetts, this town of about 10,000 is seven miles south of the Illinois/Wisconsin boarder. Home to a number of notables, including Edward Ayer, a founder of the Field...

Harvard Chamber of Commerce

40 N Ayer Street
Suite 1
Harvard, IL 60033
815-943-4404

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Harvard Milk Days

Milkyway Park
Harvard, IL 60033
815-943-4614

Some places may have streets of gold. In Harvard, there are streets of white. See what we mean at Harvard Milk Days, the first weekend of June, when the town's streets are painted white to celebrate t...

Hebron

12007 Prairie Ave
Hebron, IL 60034
815-648-2353

In 1952, a school with just 98 students won the Illinois High School Boys Basketball Championship. Competing against cities of all sizes, a tiny community of 650 grabbed the top title, and when the bo...

Holiday Inn Crystal Lake Conference Center

800 S. Rte. 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-477-7000
Fax: 815-477-7027

McHenry County's only full service hotel and conference center. 197 newly appointed guest rooms, on-site restaurant and lounge, indoor pool and health center. Conference center features 20,000 squ...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Algonquin

2595 Bunker Hill Dr.
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-458-6000

The Holiday Inn Express® Chicago - Algonquin is removed from the urban atmosphere of the Chicago area, while still conveniently close to everything you need. Leisure travelers find plenty of entertain...

Huntley

10987 Main Street
Huntley, IL 60142
847-669-9600

The friendly village with country charm. It's happening in Huntley, a community whose population has more than quadrupled in the last decade. Clearly, this is a place where pople want to be.&nb...

Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce

11704 Coral St.
PO Box 399
Huntley, IL 60142
847-669-0166

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Illinois Railway Museum

7000 Olson Road
Union, IL 60180
815-923-4391

Get on the right track Ever felt the rumble of a 1918 steam locomotive? Seen a shiny and sleek Zephyr rolll through the countryside? Hopped aboard a mid-century streetcar? Now is your chace at N...

Island Lake

3720 Greenleaf Avenue
Island Lake, IL 60042
847-526-8764

With a name like Island Lake, you would expect just that — an island and a lake. And that’s what area residents created in the late 1920s. From farm fields, a gravel pit and Mutton Creek, in a place...

Jackass Charm Corner Store

228 N. Benton St
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-600-2007

Valerie, (AKA Ruthie Sudsalot) has a background in clinical massage therapy and aromatherapy which made for a natural transition into Jackass Charm Soaps! With the motto “clean your body whilst ...

Julie Ann's Frozen Custard

6500 Northwest Hwy.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-459-9117

This family-owned custard shop is a McHenry County institution. Back in 1985 John and Mary Zielnicki started creating their hand-crafted custard recipe that is still used today! The flavors have taken...

K-Adams Foto

2703 Kashmiri Ave
McHenry, IL 60050
815-276-9272

Kelsey Adams is a digital photographer & graphic designer located in McHenry, Illinois, an hour and a half from downtown Chicago. She started studying photography in 2009 and received her Bachelors of...

Lake in the Hills

600 Harvest Gate
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
847-960-7412

The Village strives to protect the health, safety, welfare, and economic vitality of the citizens of the Village of Lake in the Hills through the provision of high quality services and programs. The V...

Lakewood

2500 Lake Ave.
Lakewood, IL 60014
815-459-3025

The village has 650 acres of open space, including the Kiswaukee Fen Nature Preserve. Stop by Lakewood-based Gardens of Woodstock, a nursery that's more than just plants. The garden features five wat...

Lost Valley Visitor Center at Glacial Park

6720 Keystone Rd.
Richmond, IL 60071
815-678-4532

The Lost Valley Visitor Center opened to the public in August 2010. This 28,450 square foot facility hosts a number of environmental education programs, workshops, camps and special events. An exhibit...

Loyola University's Retreat and Ecology Campus

2710 S. Country Club Road
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-1032

Encompassed in 100 acres of lush greenery, Loyola University's Retreat and Ecology Campus provides a serene setting for overnight retreats, meetings, team building, classes, and private/community even...

Magic Meadows Alpacas

9502 Thayer Road
Wonder Lake, IL 60097
708-309-1316

We’re an America-Raised, Suri alpaca farm located near Chicago, Illinois. After 15 years of searching for the right property, our little midwestern farmette has brought to life the dream that...

Marengo

132 East Prairie Street
Marengo, IL 60152
815-568-7112

The City of Marengo was settled in 1835 near the Kishwaukee River in the far southwestern comer of McHenry County. Early industry centered on the town’s windmill factory, steam flour mill, carriage fa...

Marengo Union Chamber of Commerce

116 S. State Street
Marengo, IL 60152
815-568-6680

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McHenry

333 South Green Street
McHenry, IL 60050
815-363-2100

The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, businesses and visitors with the highest quality of programs and services in a customer-oriented, efficient and fiscally responsible manner....

McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce

1257 N. Green St.
McHenry, IL 60050
815-385-4300

The McHenry Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that is committed to helping businesses develop, grow and thrive with our rapidly expanding County....

McHenry County Conservation District

18410 US Highway 14
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-6223

If you love to reconnect with nature, where better than at McHenry County Conservation District's 30 public sites? Hike, bike, boat, fish, amp or just enjoy watching the wildlife on more than 24,0...

McHenry County Economic Development Corporation

600 Dakota Street
Suite F
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
815-893-0895

The McHenry County Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit private-public business advocacy group comprised of business and industry investors from throughout the county. Its mission is to...

McHenry County Historical Society

6422 Main St.
PO Box 434
Union, IL 60180
815-923-2267

For more than 50 years, the McHenry County Historical Society has preserved an outstanding collection of educational and entertaining exhibits. Featuring an 1843 log cabin and an 1895 one-room schoolh...

McHenry County, Illinois

667 Ware Road
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-334-4000

McHenry County is the sixth largest county in Illinois. It's located in northwest suburban Chicago, and has a population of approximately 310,000....

Mixin Mingle - Woodstock

124 Cass St.
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-308-5170

Hometown event headquarters. Celebration station. Pop-up marketplace. Mixin Mingle has been called a lot of things, but "ordinary" isn't one of them. If you’re on the hunt for a statement-m...

Morkes Chocolates

11801 Main Street
Huntley, IL 60142
847-458-8585

Morkes is no corner candy shop; they're bona fide chocolatiers and doughnut makers. They prepare all their chocolate delights from scratch, right down to the creme fillings. Morkes also offers a u...

Norge Ski Club

100 Ski Hill Rd.
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
847-639-9718

We are the oldest, continuously open ski club in the United States. The club was started in 1905 by a group of Norwegian men. Most lived in Chicago and came out to Fox River Grove to ski jump. They...

Off Square Music

1319 N. IL Route 47
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-5164

Folk and acoustic music is alive and kicking in Woodstock! Off Square Music sponsors two open mic nights every month at the Stage Left Cafe....

Old Court House Arts Center

101 N. Johnson St
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-4525

The Old Courthouse Arts Center is an inclusive community based arts center located on the historic Woodstock Square promoting local artists in all genres. The Old Courthouse Arts Center exhibits over ...

Potts & Pans Steelband

1039 Wanda Lane
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-245-3624

Tucked into an unassuming building on an unassuming street in the heart of McHenry County is possibly the most unique cultural experience you'll find in the Midwest. Potts & Pans, Chicagoland's larges...

Prairie Avenue Antiques

9936 Main St.
Hebron, IL 60034
815-648-4507

A multi dealer antiques shop with a newly added tack shop with items for horses and riders tucked inside! Housed in an antique building in a quaint town!...

Raue Center for the Arts

26 N Williams Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-356-9212

If the arts are a must for you, check out the lineup at the Raue Center for the Arts. Originally opened in 1929 as a movie and vaudeville theater to showcase talkies and troupers, this historic stapl...

Real Woodstock

205 W Todd Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-4300

Home to 24,800 people. 389 businesses. 25 churches. (Including a Buddhist Temple.) A beautiful historic town square. Victorian architecture. A world-renowned Opera House. Terrific schools. Plenty of c...

Richardson Adventure Farm

909 English Priarie Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
815-675-9729

Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! There's lots to do for all ages -- slides, pedal carts, jumping pillows, a carousel, wagon rides, pig races, and a 50' tall observation tower. For an additi...

Richardson Christmas Tree Farm

9407 Richardson Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
815-675-9729

Inhale deeply here - this farm grows more than 80,000 fragrant trees. There are free wagon rides to and from the fields on weekends and a whole crew to shake and bale your tree. Inside the large heate...

Richmond

5600 Hunter Drive
Richmond, IL 60071
815-678-2403

We suspect a plot among Richmond residents to make their fair city quirkier, quainter and just more interesting in general, with a number of unusual venues recently opening. Located just off the 26-mi...

Richmond BratHaus

10310 Main Street
Richmond, IL 60071
815-862-1762

Offering a menu that lives up to their signature tagline of 'Brats, Burgers & Bier', Richmond BratHaus offers classics such as Schnitzel Sandwich and the Bavarianwurst but also unique twis...

Royal Oak Farm Orchard

15908 Hebron Road
Harvard, IL 60033
815-648-4141

Our u-pick apple orchard, located in Northern Illinois, offers family fun & entertainment in a beautiful 120 acre setting. We feature the first apple tree maze in the country, Amaze-N-Apples, which i...

Rush Creek Distilling

1501 West Diggins Street
Harvard, IL 60033
815-943-7874

Four locals were having a few at the local tavern. They’d been talking new venture. Something unexpected. Something seriously fun. It would be a distillery. Dedicated to craftsmanship, and genui...

Sanfilippo Estate (Place De La Musique)

Sanfilippo Estate (Place De La Musique)
Barrington Hills, IL 60010
847-691-7425

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 glas...

Scorched Earth Brewing Co.

203 Berg Street
Algonquin, IL 60102
224-209-8472

Raise a first-class glass! Family owned since 2014, Scorched Earth brewing Co. prides itself on sourcing local ingredients and using old world brewing techniques to brew award winning beer. Their spac...

Silver Prairie Farm Natural Soap Company

124 Cass Street
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-403-6931

Offers natural soaps, handmade one at a time in individual molds using fresh goat milk from their own herd of Swiss dairy goats, along with quality oils and butters. They also make luxurious lotions, ...

Soulful Prairies

4706 Alden Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
847-366-6743

Soulful Prairies embodies a gentle energy that many have described as peace. The soil and space supports me in the work that I do with people, horses and critters while offering much more. Sharing the...

Spring Grove Horse Show

8105 Blivin St
Spring Grove, IL 60081
815-888-5009

Spring Grove Horse Show is a non-profit organization designed to help the local equine community in schooling their equine partners. The show series is run annually by local volunteers and families. W...

Stade's Farm & Market

3709 Miller Rd.
McHenry, IL 60051
815-675-6396

Spend a day in the country with your family and friends! Whether summer or fall, there is always something special to do at Stade's Farm & Market. Stade's kicks off the summer season with ...

The Dole

401 Country Club Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-455-8000

“Watch for our state of the art culinary space to blossom with opportunity, our Listening Room to fill up with a beautiful variety of innovative ideas, and our now TWO art events to serve our communit...

The Midwest Equestrian Magazine

PO Box 56
Richmond, IL 60071
847-736-5826

We at The Midwest Equestrian are fellow horse enthusiasts aiming to bring you the latest news about equine activities, products and services available in the Midwest....

The Quarry Cable Park

5517 Northwest Highway
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-455-9688

The Quarry is a next-generation cable wake park located within the beautiful Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. This multi-faceted facility is situated on the 32-acre North Lake of Three Oaks...

The Riding Club of Barrington Hills

PO Box 418
Barrington, IL 60011
815-893-6280

One of the longest-standing and possibly most unique riding clubs in the United States celebrates 80 years of equestrian excellence, land preservation, and the pure enjoyment of sharing beautiful o...

The Shores of Turtle Creek

7908 Winn Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
815-675-0001

The lush grounds of Shores of Turtle Creek abound with hundreds of large, matured trees, gardens of wildflowers, 17 romantic ponds and, of course, their own Turtle Creek. Guests will roam the 32-acre ...

Three Oaks Recreation Area

Rte. 14 & Main St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-459-2020

Three Oaks Recreation Area provides visitors with a unique recreational experience. The Three Oaks Recreation Area is a reclaimed quarry that has pristine waters and excellent fishing. Patrons are abl...

Urban Air Adventure Park

220 Exchange Drive
Unit F
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-893-0618

If you’re looking for the best year-round indoor amusements in the Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Woodstock, McHenry, Cary, and Crystal Lake area, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure park will be the pe...

Victorian Rose Garden Bed & Breakfast

314 Washington St.
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-854-9667

The Victorian Rose Garden, housed in an 1886 Victorian home, is a relaxing place to be pampered with old-fashioned hospitality. Four rooms, all with private baths and charming vintage decor, deliciou...

Volo Auto Museum

27582 W. Volo Village Rd.
Volo, IL 60073
815-385-3644

The Volo Auto Museum is the area's best indoor family attraction. Over 2 city blocks under roof of one of the most unique collections of vintage history ever assembled. Over 400 collector auto on di...

Von Bergen's Country Market

9805 Route 173
Hebron, IL 60034
815-648-2332

Our farm market features a large variety of farm fresh family grown vegetables. Our sweet corn is picked fresh every morning when its the sweetest. Tomatoes, green beans, pickling cucumbers, broccoli,...

Wilmot Mountain

11931 Fox River Rd.
Wilmot, IL 53192
262-862-2301

With nearly 120 skiable acres, 23 trails, 7 lifts, 2 surface conveyor lifts and progression terrain parks with a double high speed rope tow, there is enough terrain to challenge experts to beginners, ...

Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team

PO Box 518
Wonder Lake, IL 60097
815-321-3846

This 140-plus member team is a four-time National Show Ski Champion and has placed in the top five in the nation every year since 1996. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the ski team performs a fre...

Woodstock

121 W. Calhoun St.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-9332

Welcome to Woodstock! Some say stepping onto the Woodstock Square is a Brigadoon kind of experience, wondering if its quirky charm can truly be real. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places...

Woodstock Chamber of Commerce

136 Cass Street
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-2436

As the advocate for the business community, the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides programs and services to ensure a favorable business climate and acts as the vehicle to promote the ...

Woodstock Farmers Market

Historic Woodstock Square - May thru Oct
McHenry County Fairgrounds Bldg D - Nov thru April
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-5164

Named the #1 farmers market in Illinois by the American Farmland Trust and #1 in McHenry County by the Best of the Fox. This exceptional market features great live music and everything from veggies, f...

Woodstock Fine Arts Association

P.O. Box 225
Woodstock, IL 60098
708-214-2567

Since 1961, The Woodstock Fine Arts Association has dedicated itself to promoting the arts in McHenry County, bringing dynamic speakers to the Woodstock Opera House stage, awarding scholarships to art...

Woodstock Opera House

121 Van Buren Street
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-4212

The Jewel of McHenry County The Woodstock Opera House hosts a spectacular variety of programming and events each year including: Concerts, Theatre, Dance, Visual Art, Educational programming, Lect...