- The list below includes 286 free or cheap things to do in or near Mchenry, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, Art Gallery, National & State Parks and Farmers Markets.
- From Moraine Hills State Park to Stade's Farm and Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mchenry and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove and Elgin.
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            Instructors help students develop confidence and coordination during 30-minute horseback-riding lessons suited for riders of all levels        
    
    
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            Hikers and anglers as well as botanists and birders like to visit Moraine Hills State Park. Half of the park's approximately 2,000 acres are made up of lakes and wetlands.        
    
    
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            Located in northeast Illinois in McHenry, Stade's Farm and Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, including specialty crops. A leading agri-tourist destination, the site's pumpkin picking festival is a key attraction in the fall.        
    
    
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            Recreating a more innocent time, the McHenry Theater is the ideal place to bring the family on a summer evening. Two movies can be viewed at the outdoor movie theater for one low price.        
    
    
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            The Don Elder Fine Art Studio is a local art gallery specializing in the selling of house and garden art. The gallery offers a number of items, including garden art sculptures as well as interior and exterior home art pieces.        
    
    
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            Crystal Bowl is a traditional ten pin bowling alley with a retro décor style. The lanes offer automatic scoring, and there is an on-site concession stand and pro shop for serious bowlers.        
    
    
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            An equestrian facility, Woodstock Ranch offers full service horse boarding as well as training. The facility has over 80 miles of riding trails, and offers both private and group riding lessons.        
    
    
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            Veteran Acres Park is a 140 acre park housing a Nature Center, Rotary Building and Rotary Warming House. The park also features several athletic fields, and has several hiking and cross country skiing trails.        
    
    
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            An equestrian farm, Tievoli Farm Inc offers an array of equestrian-related services. The farm offers boarding for horses, training, and sales of a variety of riding equipment. Riding lessons for riders of all levels are also available.        
    
    
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            Finn McCool's Crystal Lake offers an authentic Irish Pub experience stateside. The pub offers a large selection of on tap brews as well as a menu of Irish pub favorites such as fish and chips and shepherd's pie.        
    
    
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            Evolve is a gift store offering, among other items, local artisan jewelry, crystals, statues, books, and candles. The store also hosts a variety of healing and balancing workshops on a regular basis.