McHenry

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Street view in Richmond Town of Illinois
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My best friend and I discovered that is really hard to barbecue here.

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
Wyndham Garden Schaumburg Chicago Northwest

Wyndham Garden Schaumburg Chicago Northwest

3 out of 5
1725 E Algonquin Road Schaumburg IL
The price is RM281 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
RM281
RM323 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schaumburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,007 reviews)
Still haven’t got back my deposit and outdated everything was broken and loud noise from elevator everytime someone went to the fourth floor it shook the room

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Wyndham Garden Schaumburg Chicago Northwest
Abbey Resort and Avani Spa

Abbey Resort and Avani Spa

3.5 out of 5
269 Fontana Boulevard Fontana WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM399 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
RM399
RM541 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fontana. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,763 reviews)
Check-in and Check-out were easy to do.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Abbey Resort and Avani Spa
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Schaumburg, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Schaumburg, IL

3 out of 5
1401 North Roselle Road Schaumburg IL
The price is RM399 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
RM399
RM459 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Schaumburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,204 reviews)
Clean room friendly staff

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Schaumburg, IL
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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 spa aparthotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,162 reviews)
We stayed on a Friday and Saturday night the waterpark was completely full of people which we expected. However we were disappointed that not a single chair or table was available for us to set our towels on due to the amount of people in the park. Alcohol prices are very high and I cannot recommend ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
Mill Creek Hotel

Mill Creek Hotel

2.5 out of 5
123 Center Street Lake Geneva WI
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,230 reviews)
An amazing place with great staff and surrounding area! Highly recommended!!!

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Mill Creek Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Panorama of a field of Gayfeathers or Blazing Star wildflowers at Moraine Hills State Park in Illinois

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

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

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

McHenry City Hall

After visiting McHenry City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in McHenry. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

McHenry City Hall

Things to do

Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket

Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket

RM95
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket
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A late season male wood duck in the early morning. I took this photo from a blind that exists off one of the walking paths. This place is a great location for ducks and swans in the Fall - Winter period.

Volo