Pistakee Highlands Travel Guide
McHenry
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Popular places to visit

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.
Volo Auto Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Volo Auto Museum during your travels in Lakemoor. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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.
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.
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
If Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of McHenry.
McHenry City Hall
After visiting McHenry City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in McHenry. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Pistakee Highlands

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
Room was very clean. Staff were great. Security was awesome when helping us out with a few questions we had. All around a great stay my kiddos loved it and the best part my daughter got to see the horses out on her birthday. Best birthday yet and they were kind enough to leave my daughter a goodie ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Everything excellent no complaints
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG
Great overall
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Lake Geneva Resort by IHG
The room amenities were perfect for a longer stay and the room was very clean.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee
Great hotel loved the hot tub. Great for arthritis!!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Cove Of Lake Geneva
Hotel was welcoming, great staff, loved our room and pool was a great ending to our day in downtown.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
