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McHenry County’s Best
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Any city you visit in Illinois’s McHenry County will have something fun or interesting about it… follow this list for updates and new fun finds in Illinois!
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Breakfast
 
Lunch/Dinner
 
Where To Go
 
Seasonal Celebrations

Breakfast

 
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Even members of the Chicago Bears have raved about their donuts on Insta! Their honey dip donuts make Krispee Kremes look weak! And don’t even get me started on their double chocolates
Country Donuts
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Pancakes as large as the plates! And amazing mimosas! Enough said…
Richard Walker's Pancake House
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Even the avocado toast is top notch and looks like it could be served at a Michelin starred restaurant!!
Benedict's La Strata
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Angie and her family are continuing a family legacy. Go for great breakfast and even better hospitality! Angie remembers EVERYONE and always has a warm greeting, even on a busy Sunday during the church rush…
Andy's Restaurant
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Lunch/Dinner

 
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Can’t go wrong with a “2 Dog Special” or their beef sammiches! Yum
Tommy's Red Hots
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Make sure you try the hibachi and the Godzilla roll!
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
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Best Farm to Table in the county! And they source locally from McHenry County farms…
1776 Restaurant
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Amazing food, fun environment!!
Epic Deli
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One of the best burgers I have ever had!!
D.C. Cobb's
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Where To Go

 
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McHenry Outdoor Theater
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The staff is amazing and their deals beat out the other dispensaries in the area.
Ivy Hall Crystal Lake
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The trails feel endless and the park is well maintained. There’s even a nature center to check out local wildlife
Veteran Acres Park
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With the new trails around the lake, the outdoor entertainment, and the clean water, this place is a must stop for families and fishermen alike!
Three Oaks Recreation Area | Crystal Lake, IL
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The famous site of the Groundhog’s Day movie starring Bill Murray
Woodstock Square Historic District
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Always the best hosts for craft fairs and festivals!
The Dole
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Mini golf, frisbee golf, baseball fields… you name it!
Lippold Park - Crystal Lake
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Ink Therapy Tattoos
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AMC - Lake in the Hills
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Seasonal Celebrations

 
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One word… Awesome!!!
McHenry Fiesta Days
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This yearly festival always brings in amazing local artists and food vendors, and Windy City Carnival rides
Lakeside Festival - Crystal Lake
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