Jeff's Guidebook
Food scene
2 minute walk to Port of Blarneys e we here you can eat, drink, live music and hop a shuttle boat to Blarneys Island located in the middle of Grass Lake
13 locals recommend
Port of Blarney
27843 W Grass Lake Rd2 minute walk to Port of Blarneys e we here you can eat, drink, live music and hop a shuttle boat to Blarneys Island located in the middle of Grass Lake
Shuttle boat takes you from Port of Blarneys (2 minute walk from house) to Blarneys Island
33 locals recommend
Blarney Island
27760 W Grass Lake RdShuttle boat takes you from Port of Blarneys (2 minute walk from house) to Blarneys Island
Captain's Quarters
38283 N Bolton PlWhistle Stop Cafe
15 E Grand AveGreat breakfast/lunch near Metra train station, fox lake!
Fairmont Shores
37641 N Lake Shore DrCarlos's Mexican Grill
2 West Grand AvenueGood Mexican food
Cuda's Restaurant, Bar and Pizza
27045 West Grass Lake RoadGood smoked meats every morning
Dockers
33 W Grand AveGood food on the lake and they have a greats Sunday brunch
Antioch Pizza
994 Illinois Rte 59Good pizza
Famous Freddie's Roadhouse
164 Park AveGood food on the lake.
Activities
Down hill skiing
Wilmot Mountain Snow Tubing [CLOSED for 19/20 Season]
12301 Fox River RdSix Flags Great America
1 Great America ParkwayOnly 25 minutes from house
Gurnee Mills
6170 W Grand AveOutlet mall. Is only 30 minutes away
This country club is five minutes from the house and it is a public course that is rated very highly.
7 locals recommend
Fox Lake Country Club
7220 State Park RdThis country club is five minutes from the house and it is a public course that is rated very highly.
The state park has everything from horseback riding, boat rental and hiking.
22 locals recommend
Chain O'Lakes State Park
8916 James RdThe state park has everything from horseback riding, boat rental and hiking.
Volo Auto Museum
27582 Volo Village RdGreat cars
One of the few outdoor drive-in theaters left in the Midwest
17 locals recommend
McHenry Outdoor Theater
1510 N Chapel Hill RdOne of the few outdoor drive-in theaters left in the Midwest
Off the chain pontoon retail
27843 W Grass Lake RdTwo minute walk to rent a pontoon boat
Sightseeing
Volo Bog State Natural Area
28478 Brandenburg Rd