MCL invites you to join us at some of the best restaurants in McHenry County. We’ll bring you beyond the chain restaurants and into the hidden hotspots in McHenry County. MCL serves you profiles of mouth-watering dishes, the best restaurant atmospheres, and the most pocket-book friendly meals.
A handful of specialty shops are scattered around McHenry County waiting to be found by you! Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a friend or just for a present to yourself, the unique shops of McHenry County will provide you with just what you’re looking for.
Keep your mind and body in peak shape with our fitness and health guide. McHenry County has countless resources to keep you in shape, from 24-hour fitness centers to top quality personal trainers. Find the fitness resources that work best with your lifestyle and budget.
Keep your home beautiful inside and out. While your home's interior is important, the comfort and beauty of your yard and garden plays a big part in your day-to-day life. We've found some creative and cost efficient ways to keep your yard and garden one of the best looking in the neighborhood.
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Look for this guide in one of the 2009 issues of McHenry County Living!
Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.
Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.
McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!
McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!
