McHenry Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Jorge Santana

Where to stay in McHenry

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Pistakee Highlands

Pistakee Highlands might not have many top sights, but Jet Funn and Chain 'O Lakes State Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pistakee Highlands
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

3.5 out of 5
300 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,225 reviews)
"we would stay here again down town and local attractions very walkable"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

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Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
Wyndham Garden Schaumburg Chicago Northwest

Wyndham Garden Schaumburg Chicago Northwest

3 out of 5
1725 E Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL
The price is £63 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£63
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Schaumburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (1,009 reviews)
"The room could have been cleaner, especially the bathtub/shower"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Wyndham Garden Schaumburg Chicago Northwest
Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI
The price is £149 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£149
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,961 reviews)
"Front desk was rude and terrible to deal with"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
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HUGE Crystal Lake 7 Acre Ranch w/Pool & Hot Tub

HUGE Crystal Lake 7 Acre Ranch w/Pool & Hot Tub

McHenry, IL
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in McHenry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Moraine Hills State Park and McHenry ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"The check-in was very simple using a private code. The kitchen was well equipped although it did take some looking around to find some items as there are many cabinets and drawers. Some of us especially liked the free Keurig coffee makers and K-cups. There was adequate seating for everyone to eat, ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

HUGE Crystal Lake 7 Acre Ranch w/Pool & Hot Tub
Lake Front 2.20 acre estate Private boat launch with pier

Lake Front 2.20 acre estate Private boat launch with pier

Johnsburg, IL
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in McHenry. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Volo Bog State Natural Area and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Awesome reunion lakeside compound
"Clean, fully equipped with sporting/recreational stuff, loads of bedrooms and bathrooms. The only real negative is that almost all the bathrooms are attached to bedrooms. Pickle ball, basketball, cornhole, volleyball, pool table, kayaks, all great. Perfect for a large group."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Lake Front 2.20 acre estate Private boat launch with pier
Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,961 reviews)
"Front desk was rude and terrible to deal with"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
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Popular places to visit

Moraine Hills State Park

Moraine Hills State Park

You can take time to visit Moraine Hills State Park during your travels to McHenry. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Moraine Hills State Park

Volo Auto Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Volo Auto Museum during your travels in Lakemoor. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Volo Auto Museum

Petersen Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Petersen Park Beach during your trip to McHenry? Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Petersen Park Beach

McHenry Shores Beach Park

Explore the great outdoors at McHenry Shores Beach Park, a lovely green space in McHenry. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

McHenry Shores Beach Park

Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

If Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of McHenry.

Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

McCullom Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McCullom Lake during your travels in McHenry. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

McCullom Lake

Things to do

Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket

Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket

£18
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket
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Cities near McHenry

Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

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Fox Lake

Fox Lake