Visit Santa's House
Get your holiday wish list taken care of with a visit to Santa's House in Downtown Crystal Lake
Dine at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen
Enjoy a unique, locally sourced meal and drinks at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen
Indulge in Dessert at Julie Ann's Frozen Custard
Don't forget to stop for dessert at Julie Ann's Frozen Custard before heading to your next adventure.
Light Up McHenry County Holiday Lights
Our popular holiday lights extravaganza is back! Use our LIght UP McHenry County itinerary to explore the best holiday light displays. (The 2023…
Shop the Historic Woodstock Square
This gem is filled with unique locally-owned stores perfect for holiday shopping for all ages.
Warm up with a cup of tea
Grab a cup of hand-made loose-leaf tea from Casting Whimsy that will warm anyone up on a cold winter day.
Catch a Holiday Show
Enjoy a holiday show at the Woodstock Opera House. Each year there is a new festive performance by Theatre 121 as well as The Nutcracker Ballet.
Enjoy a meal with a view
The Squire on the Square has your best view of the twinkling lights of the Woodstock Square!
Breakfast by train
Windhill Pancake Parlor in McHenry decks their halls every holiday season. We suggest making a reservation to ensure a seat at this holiday…
Shop small for holiday gifts
The McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes are the perfect shopping destination for your holiday wish list. These 10 unique businesses are testing the small…
Cut your own tree before you leave!
It's time to pick the perfect tree to bring home and decorate. We all know Richardson Adventure Farm for the World's Largest Corn Maze, but they…
Grab a festive holiday feast
Indulge in the holiday spirit at Richmond BratHaus. Savor delectable brats, seasonal treats, and warm beverages in a cozy, festive atmosphere…
Holiday Inn Crystal Lake
- 800 S. Rte. 31
- (815) 477-7000
McHenry County's only full service hotel and conference center. 197 newly appointed guest rooms, on-site restaurant and lounge, indoor pool and…
Hampton Inn McHenry
- 1555 South Route 31
- (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…
Cherry Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast
- 344 Fremont Avenue
- (815) 308-5946
We are a famous & Historic Victorian Bed and Breakfast where your enjoyment and comfort is our priority. Experience for yourself why all of our…
Cherry Branch Guest House
- 200 E. South Street
- (815) 388-7054
Located right around the corner from our famed Cherry Tree Inn B&B which is the original home from the Groundhog Day movie and just two blocks…