McHenry
When groups want a break from cosmopolitan Chicago, McHenry event venues can be just what they're looking for. Ensconced in the rolling hills northwest of Chicago, 30 communities comprise McHenry County; all of the towns have historic downtowns (including many that are on the Historic Preservation Registry), with quaint antique and specialty shops, restaurants and museums. The closest airport to McHenry County is Chicago's O'Hare, which is 40 miles away, but Chicago Midway is also less than an hour's drive and Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport is just over an hour's drive. Two of the largest such districts, in Woodstock and Crystal Lake, have just completed projects to refresh their streetscapes while maintaining the historic ambience. McHenry County also contains more than 20,000 acres of conservation land and abundant water recreation opportunities along the Fox River. Although there are no central convention venues in McHenry County, some conference center facilities that can host smaller groups include the Concorde Centre in Woodstock, which has meeting rooms to accommodate from 10 to 30 people and …
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