McHenry County, IL

Illinois

A large red brick building with a prominent dome and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A lake surrounded by trees and yellow flowering plants.
A calm river surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A riverbank with dense vegetation and yellow flowers.
A river with a bridge in the background and a kayak in the foreground.

Popular cities in McHenry County

A clear mountain lake surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
Crystal Lake
Known for Lakes, Dining and Family-friendly
Explore Crystal Lake: its lake views, football, sunsets, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Crystal Lake Park
  • North Wall Rock Climbing
  • West Beach
A park with a bench, trees with autumn leaves, a grassy area, and a building in the background.
Woodstock
Known for Family-friendly, Budget and Opera
Explore trendy Woodstock: its jazz scene, opera, golf, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Woodstock Opera House
  • McHenry County Courthouse
A field of purple flowers and green grass.
McHenry
Known for Family-friendly, Lakes and Hills
Come to McHenry and enjoy its lake views, sunsets, and beer.

Reasons to visit

  • Moraine Hills State Park
A lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and rocky terrain.
Algonquin
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
Love dining out, skiing, and golf? Get away to Algonquin!

Reasons to visit

  • Buffalo Park Forest Preserve
A calm lake with reflections of trees and a clear sky.
Huntley
Venture to Randall Oaks Golf Club and Main Beach—just two of the sights around Huntley.
A field of hot air balloons at dusk with a clear sky.
Harvard
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Culture
Explore Harvard: its food, culture, monuments, and more!

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