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Donley’s Wild West Town
US 20 and South Union Road
Recreated wild west town complete with gold panning, pony rides, train rides, wild west town, shows, gift shops and family restaurant. Call for hours.
815-923-9000
www.wildwesttown.com

Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Road
A museum dedicated to the restoration and preservation of railroad and related transportation equipment. Providing an educational experience with rides available on restored equipment.
815-923-4000
www.irm.org

McHenry County Historical Society
6422 Main Street
Featuring McHenry County history from 1830s to present. Also an 1847 cabin, 1885 town hall, 1895 one-room school house, research library and more. May - October: Tuesday - Friday and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., June - October 3rd: Wednesday: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
815-923-2267

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August Hill Winery
106 Mill Street
Winery offers a variety of excellent wines and gifts.  Winetastings.
815-667-5211
www.augusthillwinery.com

Enchanted Forest
Route 178
Indoor amusement park featuring 9 thrilling full-sized rides, including "The Eclipse", only one of three in the world.  And all are enclosed so you fun does not stop when the weather is less than perfect.
866-399-FUNN

Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
2643 North Route 178
Grand Bear Lodge is Illinois' first indoor waterpark resort!  It features 92 guest rooms, 100 luxury villas, full service restaurant/bar, and banquet facilities for up to 300 quests.  Enjoy the outdoor bar, candy and coffee shop, arcade, mini golf course and playground.
866-399-3866

www.grizzlyjackresort.com

Illinois River Winery
Route 178
Winery, wine garden and tasting room, featuring award-winning wines made in the Illinois River Valley.
815-667-4012

www.illinoisriverwinery.com

Matthiessen State Park
Route 178
Five miles of hiking trails into a canyon and around a bluff. Hike along the Vermilion River.
815-667-4868


Starved Rock Lodge and State Park
Route 71 & Route 178
Waterfalls, bluffs and canyons dominate the landscape. The 1930s rustic lodge/restaurant complex is listed on National Register of Historical Places. Open year round. Lodge: open 24 hours, Restaurant: 8 am to 8 pm.
Lodge: 815-667-4211, 815-667-4906


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