Vintage Shop Hop

The Vintage Shop Hop is hailed as the 'mother load' of all vintage road trips, it's a self-guided two days to any number of the 400+ participating vintage shops, boutiques, barn sales, oddity shops, and home decor stores throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Explore the McHenry…

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John McGivern's Main Streets in Woodstock, IL

John McGivern’s Main Streets to Feature Thirteen Midwest Communities in New Season John McGivern’s Main Streets is excited to announce the communities featured in an all-new second season of the show that debuts on January 19, 2023, at 7:00pm on all PBS Wisconsin stations. Episodes will also drop…

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Paczkis in McHenry County

Fat Tuesday is the practice of of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual of Lent begins. Here in McHenry County, we take that to the next level with our paczkis. Looking to get your hand on one of these delicious filled pastries? We've go you covered…

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Hempstock Pharms

Stacy McCaskill’s eyes lit up as she told the story of her farm’s beginnings. She and her wife, Dr. Ronda DeVold, DVM, had found a property for sale that would be closer to Dr. DeVold’s work and allow the veterinarian to have horses. Despite being just a couple of minutes from Woodstock’s historic…

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Valentines Day | McHenry County Made

Let’s show the ones we love some love with unique gifts only found in McHenry County. Valentine’s Day is typically roses and chocolates, but we have some suggestions for you to get for your sweetie and support local businesses while you’re at it. From seasonal favorites from McHenry County breweries…

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How to Norge: Viking helmets optional

At the Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove, the party’s been going on for almost 120 years. This 150-feet ski jump rises high above the Fox River and offers a year-round training facility and competition venue for world-class athletes. No snow? No problem. The plastic covering on the hill creates a…

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Top 10 Ice Cream Shops

We all scream for ICE CREAM! Here are our top 10 favorite places to get an ice-cold treat! Whether you’re a fan of a classic chocolate vanilla twist or maybe a peanut butter puppy chow concrete you’ll find exactly what you’re craving at these stops…

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Top 10 Things to do This Winter!

1. Volo Museum The Volo Museum is the area's best indoor family attraction - perfect for gear-heads, car collectors, Hollywood fanatics and kids of all ages. There are more than 400 collector autos on display in the 12-building complex, covering nearly two city blocks, including a special military…

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Naturally McHenry County wins Best Printed Collateral

CHICAGO -The 2022 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism kicked off Monday, Dec. 5, at Navy Pier in Chicago, with the 2022 Illinois Excellence in Tourism Awards ceremony honoring Illinois tourism leaders’ contributions to the industry. Governor JB Pritzker attended the event to address…

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Cut your own Christmas Trees

Beyond the gifts under the tree, part of what makes Christmas special are the family traditions involving the tree. Sure, you could bring up an artificial tree from the basement, but you can also visit a Christmas tree farm, smell the holiday scents of pine and balsam, maybe take a wagon ride to…

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