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The Best of McHenry County
Woodstock Square is one of The Best of McHenry County.

1. Woodstock Square

8.2
Cass St/Johnson St/Van Buren St/Benton St, Woodstock, IL
Park · Downtown Woodstock · 23 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: This charming town stood in for Punxsutawney, Pa., in the 1993 film Groundhog Day, in which curmudgeonly Phil Connors (Bill Murray) relives a day over and over. Take the walking tour. Read more.

McHenry County Historical Society Museum is one of The Best of McHenry County.

2. McHenry County Historical Society Museum

6422 Main St, Union, IL
History Museum · No tips or reviews
Taqueria La Fogata is one of The Best of McHenry County.

3. Taqueria La Fogata

105 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL
Mexican Restaurant · No tips or reviews

4. Mixteca Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar

7.1
1390 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Phillip N.Phillip Neal: Awesome fresh mexican food, everything is great.

Golden Rolls Sushi Bar & Grill is one of The Best of McHenry County.

5. Golden Rolls Sushi Bar & Grill

790 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL
Sushi Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Rob R.Rob Ribbe: Great Sushi place - Beautiful rolls and really good prices.

El Niagara is one of The Best of McHenry County.

6. El Niagara

8.5
118 1st St, Woodstock, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

FloydFloyd: Can never go wrong with #24. Beat tacos ever!

The Freeze is one of The Best of McHenry County.

7. The Freeze

8.1
140 S Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 16 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fisher: You've got to try their fries. If you're feeling really good, go for the cheese fries. Read more.

McHenry Outdoor Theater is one of The Best of McHenry County.

8. McHenry Outdoor Theater

8.8
1510 N Chapel Hill Rd (at Lincoln Rd), McHenry, IL
Drive-in Theater · 13 tips and reviews
Pirros is one of The Best of McHenry County.

9. Pirros

228 Main St, Woodstock, IL
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Woodstock · 7 tips and reviews

Staci R.Staci Rybacek: You must come here for Gelato! It is the best.

Apple Creek Flowers is one of The Best of McHenry County.

10. Apple Creek Flowers

207 N Throop St, Woodstock, IL
Flower Store · No tips or reviews

11. Bacci Pizza

2450 N US Highway 12, Spring Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 3 tips and reviews

Laura G.Laura G: The slices are huge! Get pepperoni - its the perfect spicy kind!

Stage Left Cafe is one of The Best of McHenry County.

12. Stage Left Cafe

7.5
125 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL
Bar · Downtown Woodstock · 9 tips and reviews
Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties is one of The Best of McHenry County.

13. Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties

7.4
110 S Johnson St, Woodstock, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Woodstock · 13 tips and reviews

Sir.Nathan S.Sir.Nathan Stassen: Great place for vegetarian and vegan food!

Read Between The Lynes is one of The Best of McHenry County.

14. Read Between The Lynes

7.2
111 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL
Bookstore · Downtown Woodstock · 6 tips and reviews
Niko's Red Mill Tavern is one of The Best of McHenry County.

15. Niko's Red Mill Tavern

7.6
1040 Lake Ave (Just East Of Rt 47), Woodstock, IL
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Gigi Y.Gigi Ylagan: Green bean fries are a must try! Perfect batter! :)

Richmond Dog N Suds is one of The Best of McHenry County.

16. Richmond Dog N Suds

7.2
11015 U.S. 12 (Golden Hawk Road), Richmond, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 12 tips and reviews

Kirsten P.Kirsten Preo: Awesome service, great atmosphere and classic drive-in menu! We go whenever we drive by!

Around the Clock is one of The Best of McHenry County.

17. Around the Clock

8.1
5011 Northwest Hwy (at Pingree Rd), Crystal Lake, IL
American Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Raymond R.Raymond R: Try the french onion soup

Don's Dairy Frost is one of The Best of McHenry County.

18. Don's Dairy Frost

3108 W Il Route 120, McHenry, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 1 tip

19. North Wall Rock Climbing Gym

7.2
824 S Main St Ste 106 (btwn Berkshire Dr. & Virginia Rd.), Crystal Lake, IL
Gym and Studio · 3 tips and reviews

Kelly L.Kelly Liebmann: A great workout! Just don't get a mani beforehand! :) And Wed. is ladies night after 5pm--$5 to climb until close. Bring a gal pal for a workout and gabbing!

La Petite Creperie is one of The Best of McHenry County.

20. La Petite Creperie

115 N Johnson St, Woodstock, IL
French Restaurant · Downtown Woodstock · 4 tips and reviews

Scott M.Scott M.: Order the specials from the monthly chef's menu. These are where the true treasures reside.

Joseph's Market Place is one of The Best of McHenry County.

21. Joseph's Market Place

29 Crystal Lake Plz, Crystal Lake, IL
Grocery Store · 27 tips and reviews

Jimmy A.Jimmy Austin: Great selection of ethnic foods

Allstar Auto Repair, Inc. is one of The Best of McHenry County.

22. Allstar Auto Repair, Inc.

11913 Industrial Heights Dr (near corner of Rt. 14 & Rt. 47), Woodstock, IL
Automotive Repair Shop · 1 tip
Illinois Railway Museum is one of The Best of McHenry County.

23. Illinois Railway Museum

8.0
7000 Olson Rd, Union, IL
History Museum · 21 tips and reviews

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Emricson Park is one of The Best of McHenry County.

24. Emricson Park

7.3
between South St & W. Jackson St, Woodstock, IL
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Sir.Nathan S.Sir.Nathan Stassen: Looking for something to do? There are some geocaches hidden in the park! Go to the geocaching.com website for more info.

Donley's Old West Steakhouse is one of The Best of McHenry County.

25. Donley's Old West Steakhouse

8512 S Union Rd (at Marengo Huntley Rd), Union, IL
Steakhouse · 4 tips and reviews

Frederick J.Frederick Johnson: Fantastic steaks and now lobster dishes!

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters is one of The Best of McHenry County.

26. Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters

8.6
5005 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL
Coffee Shop · 39 tips and reviews

Bill K.Bill Korbecki: For those who don't know, Conscious Cup was voted best coffee shop in McHenry count for 2011. That's right... Despite Starbucks' plethora of shops, Conscious Cup took them down. Come see why...

Julie Ann's Frozen Custard is one of The Best of McHenry County.

27. Julie Ann's Frozen Custard

9.3
6500 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 10 tips and reviews

Stephen T.Stephen Taylor: Frozen custard, mmm.

Crystal Ice House is one of The Best of McHenry County.

28. Crystal Ice House

7.1
320 E Prairie St, Crystal Lake, IL
Skating Rink · 10 tips and reviews

29. Ryders Woods

Lake Ave & Kimball Ave, Woodstock, IL
Park · 2 tips and reviews

Tracie M.Tracie Muehler: It can be a nice place to clear your mind... Take the walk it's worth it!

McCann Berry Farm is one of The Best of McHenry County.

30. McCann Berry Farm

18110 Kishwaukee Valley Rd, Woodstock, IL
Farm · No tips or reviews
Two Tails Market/Eatery is one of The Best of McHenry County.

31. Two Tails Market/Eatery

2400 Lake Shore Dr (Rt 14), Woodstock, IL
Seafood Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Woodstock Farmers Market is one of The Best of McHenry County.

32. Woodstock Farmers Market

8.0
Woodstock Town Square, Woodstock, IL
Farmers Market · Downtown Woodstock · 7 tips and reviews

Keith K.Keith K.: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8AM to 1PM !!

Woodstock Opera House is one of The Best of McHenry County.

33. Woodstock Opera House

8.1
121 West Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL
Opera House · Downtown Woodstock · 7 tips and reviews

Patrick D.Patrick DeGeorge: Catch a show in this historic and beautiful building

34. Riverside Bake Shop

7.4
1309 N Riverside Dr, McHenry, IL
Bakery · 13 tips and reviews

Mark R.Mark Redshaw: Incredible German Bakery......best custard in the world!

Algonquin Sub Shop is one of The Best of McHenry County.

35. Algonquin Sub Shop

8.9
105 Filip St (at S Main St), Algonquin, IL
Sandwich Spot · 27 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bangles: Try the Al Capone if it's your first time. Can't go wrong if you're a meat-eater. The Italiano was today's special. Sounded amazing. Also, the #18 is a favorite. As they say: "You'll be back."

The Tracks is one of The Best of McHenry County.

36. The Tracks

8.8
108 W Main St (at Spring St), Cary, IL
American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Taylor W.Taylor Wadlington: Amazing burgers. Great staff. Fun place to go have some drinks!

37. Skoopers

10316-10398 U.S. 12, Richmond, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 2 tips and reviews

Derek J.Derek Justmann: This ice cream and gift shop shows why Richmond IL calls itself the "Village of Yesteryear" with a classic counter to sit at for treats, shakes, and coffees.

Moraine Hills State Park is one of The Best of McHenry County.

38. Moraine Hills State Park

8.1
1510 S River Rd, McHenry, IL
State or Provincial Park · 8 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fisher: Wonderful, easy hiking trails. Many trails can be handled with a stroller. Read more.

McHenry County Fairgrounds is one of The Best of McHenry County.

39. McHenry County Fairgrounds

7.4
11900 Country Club Rd (Zimmerman Rd), Woodstock, IL
Event Space · 2 tips and reviews
Harvard Milk Days is one of The Best of McHenry County.

40. Harvard Milk Days

Harvard, IL
Arts and Entertainment · No tips or reviews
Jenapea's is one of The Best of McHenry County.

41. Jenapea's

100 East Van Buren, Woodstock, IL
American Restaurant · Downtown Woodstock · 4 tips and reviews

Sallye 🎶☕ F.Sallye 🎶☕ Fagala: Try the Big Apple, granny smith apples, Apple butter, and brie cheese panini. Super delicious.

42. Riviera Restaurant

4405 W Elm St, McHenry, IL
Pizzeria · 3 tips and reviews

Dominik S.Dominik Szewczyk: You have got to get the jumbo slice. It comes with with a drink, and it's cheap.

Wonder Lake Beach is one of The Best of McHenry County.

43. Wonder Lake Beach

Wonder Lake, IL
Uncategorized · No tips or reviews
Dairy Mart is one of The Best of McHenry County.

44. Dairy Mart

8.2
10706 Illinois 47 (at North St.), Huntley, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 17 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Hughes: Monkey sundae!

Riverside Chocolate Factory is one of The Best of McHenry County.

45. Riverside Chocolate Factory

8.8
2102 W IL Route 120 (At Chapel Hill), McHenry, IL
Chocolate Store · 8 tips and reviews

Dominik S.Dominik Szewczyk: Yummy chocolate made fresh daily!

McHenry Lock & Dam is one of The Best of McHenry County.

46. McHenry Lock & Dam

914 S River Rd, McHenry, IL
Other Great Outdoors · 3 tips and reviews
The Hollows Conservation Area is one of The Best of McHenry County.

47. The Hollows Conservation Area

7.5
3804 Route 14, Cary, IL
Hiking Trail · 6 tips and reviews

James C.James Chamerlik: They allow dogs on leashes. Very nice for short nature walks or picnics!

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of The Best of McHenry County.

48. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
8515 Redtail Dr (at Ackman Rd), Village of Lakewood, IL
Pizzeria · 19 tips and reviews

Michael V.Michael V: The best deep dish pizza in Chicago

Dari is one of The Best of McHenry County.

49. Dari

8.2
10011 Main St, Hebron, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 4 tips and reviews

Eric K.Eric Kracinski: Everything made fresh - no shake base or stuff like that.

The Blue Wind Gallery is one of The Best of McHenry County.

50. The Blue Wind Gallery

4126 S Country Club Rd (near the tracks in Ridgefield), Crystal Lake, IL
Antique Store · 1 tip

51. Crystal Lake Main Beach

8.2
Crystal Lake, IL
Beach · 5 tips and reviews

Gayle S.Gayle Stone: Great place for a picnic, swimming, sailing, playing in the park. Many events in the summer free for residents!

Tomaso Park In Talamore is one of The Best of McHenry County.

52. Tomaso Park In Talamore

11950 Ackman Rd (Route 47), Huntley, IL
Baseball Field · 1 tip
Farm Field is one of The Best of McHenry County.

53. Farm Field

Harvard, IL
Farm · No tips or reviews
Metro Bowl is one of The Best of McHenry County.

54. Metro Bowl

7.4
77 Brink St, Crystal Lake, IL
Bowling Alley · 5 tips and reviews

55. Four Legs Pets

1217 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL
Pet Supplies Store · 1 tip

56. Thomas' Tails

31 E Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL
Pet Supplies Store · 1 tip

Whitney R.Whitney Rupp: Wonderful selection of holistic, natural food and treats for your pets. Friendly staff who are well informed!

57. Fox Valley Helping Paws Animal Welfare Association

7.1
2500 Harding Ln, Woodstock, IL
Animal Shelter · 1 tip

Donna D.Donna Dunk: This is a great place to find a new dog or cat to add to your family.

Swiss Maid Bakery is one of The Best of McHenry County.

58. Swiss Maid Bakery

104 E Brainard St (at Johnson St.), Harvard, IL
Bakery · 3 tips and reviews
Harvard Donut is one of The Best of McHenry County.

59. Harvard Donut

5.5
311 S Division St, Harvard, IL
Bakery · 5 tips and reviews

Shauna W.Shauna Ward: Open 24 hours!

RavenStone Castle is one of The Best of McHenry County.

60. RavenStone Castle

4504 State Highway 23, Harvard, IL
Bed and Breakfast · No tips or reviews
Nick's Pizza & Pub is one of The Best of McHenry County.

61. Nick's Pizza & Pub

8.8
856 Pyott Rd, Crystal Lake, IL
Pizzeria · 54 tips and reviews

Mark R.Mark Reimers: Wonderful family atmosphere! Throw the peanut shells on the floor and enjoy the incredible food!

Lake Julian is one of The Best of McHenry County.

62. Lake Julian

65 Northwest Hwy, Cary, IL
Lake · 2 tips and reviews
Golf & Games is one of The Best of McHenry County.

63. Golf & Games

1411 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL
Arts and Entertainment · No tips or reviews
Lippold Disc Golf is one of The Best of McHenry County.

64. Lippold Disc Golf

Crystal Lake, IL
Disc Golf · 1 tip
Le Petit Marche is one of The Best of McHenry County.

65. Le Petit Marche

19 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL
Bakery · 5 tips and reviews

Sir.Nathan S.Sir.Nathan Stassen: There is wifi you can use, just ask!

The Pizza Place and More is one of The Best of McHenry County.

66. The Pizza Place and More

7.6
230 W Virginia St (just West of Keith Ave), Crystal Lake, IL
Pizzeria · 5 tips and reviews
The Starline is one of The Best of McHenry County.

67. The Starline

7.8
306 W Front St, Harvard, IL
Art Gallery · 2 tips and reviews
Busy Bee is one of The Best of McHenry County.

68. Busy Bee

7.6
7120 Barnard Mill Rd, Wonder Lake, IL
American Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Stade's Farm Market is one of The Best of McHenry County.

69. Stade's Farm Market

8.1
5448 W. McCullom Lake (Ringwood Rd), McHenry, IL
Farmers Market · 1 tip
Tom's Farm Market & Greenhouses is one of The Best of McHenry County.

70. Tom's Farm Market & Greenhouses

8.7
10214 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL
Farmers Market · 9 tips and reviews
Stade's Farm & Market is one of The Best of McHenry County.

71. Stade's Farm & Market

8.2
3709 Miller Rd (Spring Grove Road), McHenry, IL
Attraction · 10 tips and reviews
Steel Heart, Ltd. is one of The Best of McHenry County.

72. Steel Heart, Ltd.

208 W Front St (Ayer Street), Harvard, IL
Gift Store · 2 tips and reviews
Java Planet Coffee & Internet Cafe is one of The Best of McHenry County.

73. Java Planet Coffee & Internet Cafe

2400 Lake Shore Dr (Northwest Highway), Woodstock, IL
Coffee Shop · 4 tips and reviews
Ethereal Confections is one of The Best of McHenry County.

74. Ethereal Confections

113 S Benton St, Woodstock, IL
Candy Store · Downtown Woodstock · 17 tips and reviews
Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que is one of The Best of McHenry County.

75. Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que

3102 W. IL 120, McHenry, IL
BBQ Joint · 16 tips and reviews
BBQ King Smokehouse is one of The Best of McHenry County.

76. BBQ King Smokehouse

125 E Calhoun St, Woodstock, IL
BBQ Joint · Downtown Woodstock · 28 tips and reviews
jaci's cookies @ Woodstock Farmers Market is one of The Best of McHenry County.

77. jaci's cookies @ Woodstock Farmers Market

Woodstock Square (Woodstock Farmers Market), Woodstock, IL
Farmers Market · Downtown Woodstock · 2 tips and reviews
Pop's Corn Crib is one of The Best of McHenry County.

78. Pop's Corn Crib

88 E Woodstock St (Williams St.), Crystal Lake, IL
Snack Place · 2 tips and reviews
Rosati's Pizza is one of The Best of McHenry County.

79. Rosati's Pizza

7.1
1652 Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, IL
Pizzeria · 4 tips and reviews
Countryside Nursery & Garden Center is one of The Best of McHenry County.

80. Countryside Nursery & Garden Center

6.6
5301 E Terra Cotta Ave (west of Terra Cotta Rd), Crystal Lake, IL
Garden Center · No tips or reviews