Experience McHenry County from home!
We're proud of the fine products, art, foods, drinks and other things made right here in McHenry County!
Now is not the time to travel - but you can still explore the best of McHenry County from the comfort of your own home!
If you're looking for products like beer, soap or even carry out meals here are some of our very own McHenry County MADE makers creating the best of the best.
203 Main St. | Woodstock

Casting Whimsy offers handcrafted loose-leaf tea blends from their own recipes. They typically carry black, green and herbal blends that change with the seasons! Their one-year anniversary just passed which means 4 new blends, 5 new teas and 6 sampler packs!
150 N. Main St. | Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake Brewing makes beer that is easy to drink and hard to put down. With as many as 12 different offerings on tap you will find something you'll love!



110 N. Main St. | Crystal Lake

Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen specialized in gourmet foods, artisan sandwiches and burgers all utilizing local and sustainable ingredients. Not only are they offering a variety of menu favorites, but you can order vegetable, fruit, meat cheese, bread, eggs and dry goods from local farms for pickup.
228 N. Benton St. | Woodstock

Clean your body whilst soiling your mind!
Jackass Charm's soaps are made with
all-natural ingredients with an innuendo thrown in for fun!




6500 Northwest Hwy. | Crystal Lake

This family-owned custard shop is a McHenry County Institution. You can find flavors like nutty elephant, peanut butter puppy chow and worms 'n dirt on their everyday menu but make sure to check their flavor of the day for something outside the ordinary!

1501 W. Diggins St. | Harvard

It takes an adventurous spirit to make an adventurous spirit. At Rush Creek Distilling, that idea is the core of their mission and it's apparent in everything they do. During the COVID-19 Pandemic they have been working to make their own hand sanitizer! If you need hand sanitizer support local and order from Rush Creek!
203 Berg St. | Algonquin

Raise a first-class glass! Family owned since 2014, Scorched Earth Brewing Co. prides itself on sourcing local ingredients and using old world brewing techniques to brew award winning beer. Don't miss out on their FREE weekend beer deliveries to Algonquin area residents!
124 Cass St. | Woodstock

Natural Soaps, handmade one at a time in individual molds using fresh goat milk from their own herd of Swiss dairy goats, along with quality oils and butters.



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Learn more about all of our amazing McHenry County MADE Makers HERE!
When times are uncertain, the only certainty is that the Spirit of Travel will not be broken. Join us in spotlighting the role of tourism in M cHenry County and our country for National Travel and Tourism Week. Follow along on our social media channels as we celebrate!
Now, more than ever, McHenry County businesses need our help!
Whether it's purchasing gift cards, ordering takeout, or just giving them a positive review online, we can hlep our friends and neighbors get through this.

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Check out our COVID-19 Resource Center for a full list of McHenry County restaurants, attractions, events and shopping that are being affected by the stay at home order.
You can also click below to see a full list of Visit McHenry County Partners!
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