McHenry, IL

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Where to stay in McHenry

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Pistakee Highlands

Pistakee Highlands might not have many top sights, but Jet Funn and Stades Farm & Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pistakee Highlands
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

3.5 out of 5
300 Wrigley Dr Lake Geneva WI
The price is AED 363 per night from May 10 to May 11
AED 363
AED 493 total
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,335 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff. Didn't get a chance to use the pool this time as we had a short 1 day visit.

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3 out of 5
1700 Nations Dr Gurnee IL
The price is AED 1,576 per night from May 23 to May 24
AED 1,576
AED 1,796 total
23 May - 24 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly resort in Gurnee. Enjoy 6 indoor pools, 5 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Abbey Resort and Avani Spa

Abbey Resort and Avani Spa

3.5 out of 5
269 Fontana Boulevard Fontana WI
The price is AED 442 per night from May 21 to May 22
AED 442
AED 585 total
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Fontana. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,870 reviews)
The property location is amazing and the staff is top notch. Rooms are somewhat dated and not the deepest clean (e.g. the fridge in our room was very dusty). Overall would recommend.

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Abbey Resort and Avani Spa
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HUGE Crystal Lake 7 Acre Ranch w/Pool & Hot Tub

HUGE Crystal Lake 7 Acre Ranch w/Pool & Hot Tub

McHenry IL
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in McHenry. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Moraine Hills State Park and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
The house was beautifully clean and spacious. It was the perfect size for our family group and pets. Great location as well.Our host was very accommodating, highly recommended!

Reviewed on 29 December 2025

HUGE Crystal Lake 7 Acre Ranch w/Pool & Hot Tub
Spacious A-Frame sleeps 25 on 5 wooded acres with a private fishing pond

Spacious A-Frame sleeps 25 on 5 wooded acres with a private fishing pond

McHenry IL
Stay at this vacation home in McHenry. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions McCullom Lake and Petersen Park Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great location and wonderful home! Perfect for our retreat.

Reviewed on 5 November 2025

Spacious A-Frame sleeps 25 on 5 wooded acres with a private fishing pond
Lake Front 2.20 acre estate Private boat launch with pier

Lake Front 2.20 acre estate Private boat launch with pier

Johnsburg IL
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in McHenry. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Volo Bog State Natural ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Awesome home with lots of space !!

Reviewed on 5 April 2026

Lake Front 2.20 acre estate Private boat launch with pier
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Popular places to visit

Panorama of a field of Gayfeathers or Blazing Star wildflowers at Moraine Hills State Park in Illinois

Moraine Hills State Park

You can take time to visit Moraine Hills State Park during your travels to McHenry. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Moraine Hills State Park

Volo Auto Museum

4.5/5(34 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Volo Auto Museum during your trip to Lakemoor. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Volo Auto Museum

Petersen Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Petersen Park Beach during your trip to McHenry? Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Petersen Park Beach

McHenry Shores Beach Park

Explore the great outdoors at McHenry Shores Beach Park, a lovely green space in McHenry. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

McHenry Shores Beach Park

Stades Farm & Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Stades Farm & Market during your visit to McHenry. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Stades Farm & Market

McCullom Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McCullom Lake during your travels in McHenry. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

McCullom Lake