Pistakee Highlands Travel Guide
McHenry
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Popular places to visit

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stades Farm & Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Stades Farm & Market during your visit to McHenry. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Pistakee Highlands

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
"Clean rooms. Excellent location. But it would be nice if rooms have screen doors or sheer curtains to keep balcony doors open for fresh air and prevent bugs flying into rooms . Coffee machine in the lobby was out of order through duration of our trip"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
"My kids loved the waterslides everything."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
"Very fun stay for our family. This was great for families of all ages and activity levels. Make sure you use every fun activity this place offers from free (activity center, petting zoo, hiking/walking) to paid (arcade, water park, spa)!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Libertyville - Mundelein
"Amazing stay. One of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Friendly staff and great amenities."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

The Cove Of Lake Geneva
"Diry room shower full of hair broken razor blade mirror all streaked dirty room not vacuumed . I had to switch rooms then they put me in a room that was not what i asked for I had to switch rooms agan it was very inconvenient i was exhausted"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG
"The beds are a little hard and water could be hotter for the shower but other than that it’s a good place to stay."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
