Walking the rows and cutting your own tree turns a routine errand into an actual outing. That's the whole appeal of McHenry County's Christmas tree farms. Most round things out with hot cocoa, a hayride, and a barn stocked with wreaths and holiday decor, so you're not just grabbing a tree and leaving. Fraser fir, Scotch pine, whatever your family swears by, cutting it yourself has turned into an annual tradition for a lot of local families. Farm hours and tree varieties below.
