Crystal Lake, Mchenry County, IL
Places to go in Crystal Lake
43 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
Jude's
19 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Arts & Culture
Jurassic Gardens
27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, IL 60073, USA
Food & Drink
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Modern haunt serving steak & sushi plus wine, sake & cocktails in clubby digs with light effects.
5690 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Nightlife
Labemi's Tavern & Restaurant
Enduring pub offering American eats such as steak & fish fries, plus a full bar & an outdoor patio.
109 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Outdoors
Lippold Park
Public park with ball fields, a disc golf course & a skateboard park, plus ponds & hiking trails.
851 IL-176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Nightlife
Mackey's Hideout
2601 S River Rd, McHenry, IL 60051, USA
Family
Millie's Playland
5186 Northwest Hwy Ste 130, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Arts & Culture
Raue Center For The Arts
Restored 1920s vaudeville theater with red stall seats holding a comedy club & kids' workshops.
26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Outdoors
Sterne's Woods & Fen
Preserved forested area with a creek, ponds & walking, biking & cross-country skiing trails.
5617 Hillside Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, USA
Food & Drink
The Breakers Restaurant
Old-school local option for traditional Chinese & American eats, a cocktail bar & live music.
7728 US-14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, USA
Food & Drink
The Cottage Pub
Modest, wood-paneled hangout with outdoor seats offering American grub, draft beer & cocktails.
6 E Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Food & Drink
The Village Squire (Crystal Lake)
Rustic English tavern-inspired bar & grill serving hearty pub fare, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
4818 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Sports & Recreation
Three Oaks Recreation Area
Park in a former quarry with fishing & boat rentals, picnic grounds, hiking trails & a spray park.
5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Food & Drink
Tony's Cafe
1030 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Wellness
Tricoci Salon & Spa - Crystal Lake
625 Cog Cir Suite A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Food & Drink
Triple Berry Café
435 Angela Ln Unit 18, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Family
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
220 Exchange Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Outdoors
Veteran Acres Park
Nature center, trails, sports fields, playground & pond featured in a spacious preserve & prairie.
431 Walkup Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, USA
Outdoors
Volo Bog State Natural Area
Scenic, serene nature preserve featuring a natural bog & trails for walking & cross-country skiing.
28478 W Brandenburg Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041, USA