- TripBuzz found 311 things to do with kids in or near Mchenry, Illinois, including 309 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lake Geneva, Buffalo Grove, Gurnee and Waukegan.
- From Moraine Hills State Park to McHenry Outdoor Theater, the Mchenry area offers 106 different types of family activities, including: Other Entertainment, National & State Parks, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- Situated on the Fox River and just 50 miles from Chicago, McHenry, IL offers access to many recreational activities and picturesque landscapes. Some attractions to see include Moraine Hills State Park, a walking tour of downtown, a number of publicly owned golf courses, and water sport attractions on The Fox River and McCullom Lake.
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Jones Island State Park offers a range of outdoor activities including picnicking, hiking trails, boating and camping. The 188-acre park features 25,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on the San Juan channel.
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A part of the Grayslake Park District, Molly's Pond is a small pond that is a popular spot for boating, fishing and ice fishing. The pond is also adjacent to hiking trails.
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Hosting several adult recreational soccer and flag football leagues, Alleghany Park consists of sports fields and playgrounds for the community to enjoy. The playground has slides, monkey bars, and a special side area for toddlers.
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A full service marina, Ericson Marine offers slips for boat storage, as well as maintenance and service. The marina also offers a wide variety of boats for rent and for sale.
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311 North Randall Road, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
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Offering first-run feature films, AMC Lake In The Hills 12 provides 12 auditoriums using digital projection. The theater features stadium seating, a full bar, reclining chairs, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
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An ice sports complex, Barrington Ice Arena features an NHL-sized ice surface used for figure skating, hockey leagues and public ice skating. The arena offers skate rental, a pro shop, locker rooms and ice skating lessons.
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The Esper Peterson Family Aquatic Center is a recreational water park that features a sand play area, a frog slide, 300 lounge chairs, lap lanes, and a basketball hoop. The facility also has a 180-foot tube slide.
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Horse enthusiasts can make sure their equine babies are taken care of at Pine Grove Equestrian Center, which offers boarding, training, and both English and western riding lessons for those still learning.
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164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Housed in a building that incorporates the old Village Hall, the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum features historical exhibits, a classroom, community room, and archives and collections storage. Their centerpiece presentation is called 'Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake'.
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Bordering the Fox River, Cornish Park houses historical markers and buildings in addition to providing recreational space. Amenities include an adjoining bike trail, walking path, playground, athletic field, fishing spots and a gazebo.