McHenry Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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
Hampton Inn McHenry

Hampton Inn McHenry

2.5 out of 5
1555 South Route 31 McHenry IL
The price is ฿3,504 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿3,504
฿3,888 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in McHenry. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions McHenry ...
9/10 Wonderful! (912 reviews)
nice room, clean & updated. Staff nice.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn McHenry
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 ฿2,919 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,919
฿3,356 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Schaumburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,193 reviews)
The room.was fine. However the noise level above us was absolutely unbearable! The walls are thin so you literally hear everything. We called the front desk and asked that they call upstairs0and ask them to bring the noise level down. The hot tub had a dirt ring floating on top of the bubbles. Ive ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Schaumburg, IL
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 ฿3,143 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,143
฿4,260 total
15 Mar - 16 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! (1,755 reviews)
I want to give the resort 5 stars but I’m very disappointed on how there facilities has in my opinion lost its luster. The Spa

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Abbey Resort and Avani Spa
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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 ...
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! (1,228 reviews)
This is a beautiful hotel, everyone there is so nice, and we will definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Mill Creek Hotel
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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

฿767
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket
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Cities near McHenry

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Crystal Lake