Beth & Walter's guidebook to McHenry Il.

Beth
Beth & Walter's guidebook to McHenry Il.

Food scene

Delicious, generous portions, good drinks, large outdoor ding on the Fox River. 3 blocks ( a nice walk) from The Apartment. Reservations highly recommended.
9 locals recommend
Bimbo's Italian Restaurant
1318 Riverside Dr
9 locals recommend
Delicious, generous portions, good drinks, large outdoor ding on the Fox River. 3 blocks ( a nice walk) from The Apartment. Reservations highly recommended.
Great icecream, Chicago style dogs, sub sanwiches. A llong time favorite!!! Antique player piano takes 2 quarters. Ton's of Coca Cola paraphernalia.
Happy Jack's Submarines
4911 W Elm St
Great icecream, Chicago style dogs, sub sanwiches. A llong time favorite!!! Antique player piano takes 2 quarters. Ton's of Coca Cola paraphernalia.
Terrific food! Take out only now. @-3 block walk from The Apartment. We order at least once a week:) Vegan & vegetarian friendly.
6 locals recommend
Green Peapod Thai Restaurant
1225 N Green St
6 locals recommend
Terrific food! Take out only now. @-3 block walk from The Apartment. We order at least once a week:) Vegan & vegetarian friendly.
A McHenry favorite! Great doughnuts, danish, cookies, coffee & birthday cakes!!!
6 locals recommend
Riverside Bake Shop
1309 Riverside Dr
6 locals recommend
A McHenry favorite! Great doughnuts, danish, cookies, coffee & birthday cakes!!!
Great chinese food! Dine in or carry out.
6 locals recommend
Plum Garden
3917 Main St
6 locals recommend
Great chinese food! Dine in or carry out.
Hip sandwich shop with unique creations. Dine in or take out. Vegan options available.
6 locals recommend
Epic Deli
2616 Schaid Ct
6 locals recommend
Hip sandwich shop with unique creations. Dine in or take out. Vegan options available.
Walkable long time thin crust favorite! Historic mural in dinning space of McHenry's historic vacation destination on the Fox River. Dine in or take out. I recommnd the Foxhole Classic:)
Fox Hole Tap And Pizzeria
3308 W Elm St
Walkable long time thin crust favorite! Historic mural in dinning space of McHenry's historic vacation destination on the Fox River. Dine in or take out. I recommnd the Foxhole Classic:)
Deli & butcher shop. Walkable, mini bar, outdoor tables, great sanwhiches to go.
Hub Market
1210 N Green St
Deli & butcher shop. Walkable, mini bar, outdoor tables, great sanwhiches to go.
Small business coffee, down town, walkable.
Hidden Pearl Coffee
1250 N Green St
Small business coffee, down town, walkable.
OMG, addicted! Great hand dipped chocolates, ice cream & sundaes, nostalgic candies.
Riverside Chocolate Factory
2102 IL-120
OMG, addicted! Great hand dipped chocolates, ice cream & sundaes, nostalgic candies.

Manicure/Pedicure

Friendly, clean & relaxing! Great staff:). 2-3 blocks from The Apartment.
Pink Nails McHenry
1226 North Green Street
Friendly, clean & relaxing! Great staff:). 2-3 blocks from The Apartment.

Sightseeing

New in town! I have not tried yet, but very friendly people. Great way to see The Chain of Lakes, on my bucket list
McHenry Boat Adventures
1204 Riverside Dr
New in town! I have not tried yet, but very friendly people. Great way to see The Chain of Lakes, on my bucket list
Great hiking, conoe or kayak on The Nippersink Creek. Outfitters available for rental with drop off & pick up.
12 locals recommend
Glacial Park Conservation Area
6705 State Rte 31
12 locals recommend
Great hiking, conoe or kayak on The Nippersink Creek. Outfitters available for rental with drop off & pick up.
Lovely hiking & bike trails. Birding opportunities!! Cross country skiing in the winter.
13 locals recommend
Moraine Hills State Park
1510 S River Rd
13 locals recommend
Lovely hiking & bike trails. Birding opportunities!! Cross country skiing in the winter.
A living fossil! hiking, walking, birding.
15 locals recommend
Volo Bog State Natural Area
28478 Brandenburg Rd
15 locals recommend
A living fossil! hiking, walking, birding.
Cool little boat & paddle board rental spot on McHenry's Riverwalk. Paddle boards, kayaks, wood boats, pontoon & more for rent to make your visit to "The Heart of The Fox" (McHenry) more memorable! Refreshments available at launch site too!
All Marine's Retro Rentals
1202 Riverside Dr
Cool little boat & paddle board rental spot on McHenry's Riverwalk. Paddle boards, kayaks, wood boats, pontoon & more for rent to make your visit to "The Heart of The Fox" (McHenry) more memorable! Refreshments available at launch site too!

Car museum/sales

Cool old cars for show or sale. Great place to spend a rainy day. Nationally & internationally known for vintage & antiqe autos.
37 locals recommend
Volo Auto Museum
27582 Volo Village Rd
37 locals recommend
Cool old cars for show or sale. Great place to spend a rainy day. Nationally & internationally known for vintage & antiqe autos.

Plants & gifts

Hip plant boutique:) Locally owned plant & gift store. Walkable shop with many handcrafted gifts & live plants.
Verdant Sol
1328 Riverside Dr
Hip plant boutique:) Locally owned plant & gift store. Walkable shop with many handcrafted gifts & live plants.

Movies

Nostalgic!! Great fun. Arrive early to secure a spot. Very popular as Drive in theaters are disappearing from our landscape. Pickup dinner to go & enjoy the scene.
17 locals recommend
McHenry Outdoor Theater
1510 N Chapel Hill Rd
17 locals recommend
Nostalgic!! Great fun. Arrive early to secure a spot. Very popular as Drive in theaters are disappearing from our landscape. Pickup dinner to go & enjoy the scene.
Indoor movies, 3 screens, walkable.
C You At The Movies, Inc. - McHenry Downtown Theatre
1204 N Green St
Indoor movies, 3 screens, walkable.

Yoga

Relax, unwind, reflect. Walkable distance to down town yoga studio.
Riverfit Yoga and Fitness Inc
1118 N Green St
Relax, unwind, reflect. Walkable distance to down town yoga studio.