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Fun Spots on the Fox Featured

Written by Erica Burke | Tuesday, June 08 2010 16:21
Fun Spots on the Fox
Where better to enjoy dinner and drinks, live music, sports and more than on the sparkling Fox River? By water or by land, check out these river destinations for your next summer outing.

 

Broken Oar

Get there: 614 Rawson Bridge Rd. in Port Barrington, 847-639-9468, www.brokenoar.com

Crowd Pleasers: Huge outdoor seating, bar and stage, biker friendly, small beach. Tuesday car shows; Wednesdays wakeboard lessons, bike and jet ski demos, etc.

Munchies: Royal Ruben (half and full – picture with completion of the full!); and one-pound Broken Burger (picture with completion).  

Drinks: “World Famous” Mai Tai, and new this summer – rum runners.  

 

Castaways at Sunset Bay Port & Grill

Get there: 614 Bald Knob Rd. in Johnsburg, 815-679-6969, http://castaways-asb.com

Crowd Pleasers: Outdoor seating, private parties, Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons feature live music from Jim Sieg on the deck, SeaWings seaplanes flying lessons.

Munchies: Friday fish fry (Icelandic cod battered or broiled); Saturday all-you-can-eat ribs; and Sunday all-you-can-eat broasted chicken.

Drinks: Sundays:  Absolut Peppar Bloody Marys with loaded skewers of goodies.

 

Kief’s Reef

Get there: 3505 South Wright Rd. in McHenry 815-455-1444

Crowd Pleasers: Kid friendly, live music, outdoor seating, beach volleyball, full service “sand bar” near boat docks, open seven days a week.  

Munchies: High-end tavern food, “World Famous” Friday fish fry (1 million sold in 22 years); Saturday all-you-can-eat barbeque baby back ribs or crab legs.

Drinks: Daily beer specials and summery frozen drinks.  

 

Port Barrington Bar & Grill

Get there: 99 Kazimour #B in Port Barrington, 847-382-1366, www.portbarringtonbarandgrill.com

Crowd Pleasers: Nature preserve and harbor views, sports bar, outdoor deck seating 

Munchies: Daily specials, chops, pasta, sandwiches, seafood and steaks.  

Drinks: Extensive wine list; and Martini menu with choices like the Fox Sunset, Boater’s Dreamsicle and the Port’s Almost Famous Chocolate Martini.

 

Snug Harbor

Get there: 801 North River Rd. in McHenry, 815-578-9600, www.snugharbormchenry.com

Crowd Pleasers: 5,000-square-foot, multi-level riverside patio and deck area, nightly entertainment, party boat rental, sports bar, arcade games – plus, the restaurant uses a wind-powered turbine to generate some of its electricity!

Munchies: Daily food specials, including Friday fish fry (Lake perch); Saturday top sirloin and shrimp; and Sunday country fried chicken.

Drinks: Specials Monday through Thursday, including: Sunday Absolut AntiPasto Bloody Marys with Miller chasers; Wednesday Long Islands and Thursday Sauza Tequila margaritas.

 >> Visit www.funonthefox.com or www.foxwaterway.state.il.us for other ways to enjoy summertime on the Fox River.

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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

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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

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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!