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May-26-2012 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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May-27-2012 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Displaying items by tag: McHenry Illinois
Monday, October 01 2007 00:00

Discovering McHenry

Each issue of McHenry County Living will profile one of the communities that make up McHenry County. This month we visit McHenry, an historic enclave along the Fox River that some consider McHenry County’s hometown.
Published in Our Communities
Monday, October 01 2007 00:00

One Fine Day in McHenry

Sue Dobbe reveals the hidden treasures of this scenic riverside community.
Published in Our Communities
Monday, June 01 2009 00:00

Outdoor Dining Guide

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a gourmet meal al fresco or are craving some pub grub on the water, McHenry County Living is your No. 1 source for the best places to eat outdoors this summer.
Published in Food & Spirits
Saturday, December 01 2007 20:16

Warsaw Inn: All in the Family

A rich family tradition of running restaurants that feel like home, combined with mom's recipes of stuffed cabbage, polish sausage and potato pancakes, make Warsaw Inn one-of-a-kind.
Published in Food & Spirits
Tuesday, April 01 2008 13:35

Plum Garden: A McHenry Icon

After more than four decades in business, Plum Garden is rich with Chinese tradition and one-of-a-kind dishes - all created by owner Perry Moy - that keep generations of customers coming back.
Published in Food & Spirits
One of the last drive-ins in America, the McHenry Outdoor Theater draws local moviegoers all summer long.
Published in Entertainment
Wednesday, October 01 2008 00:00

Fall Festival

McHenry County farms provide a connection to the fall harvest and provide fun for the whole family.
Published in Entertainment
Wednesday, September 10 2008 22:42

Experience Live Music

Experience Live music here in McHenry County.
Published in Entertainment
Monday, June 01 2009 00:00

Hair For You Celebrates Milestones

Hair For You Celebrates Milestones
Published in Applause

Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

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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.

MC Historical Society

MCHS

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!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

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!