Explore & Experience Crystal Lake

Welcome to the city of Crystal Lake, Illinois. Officially chartered in 1914, Crystal Lake is the largest city in McHenry County, the 6th most populous county in Illinois.

The town, which was originally called Crystal Ville, was later named Crystal Lake sometime before 1840. This name came from the lake, Crystal Lake, which was so named for its "crystal clear" waters.

Crystal Lake features two train stations on the Metra's UPNW line and is home to such notable attractions as Veteran Acres Park, the Raue Center For The Arts, and the Lakeside Legacy Foundation, which maintains the Dole Mansion and Lakeside Arts Park and puts on the annual Lakeside Festival.

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Dining & Entertainment

Raue Center For The Arts

Star 105.5

The Quarry Cable Park

Breaking Bread Catering & Deli – Crystal Lake

Health & Beauty

Lee’s Martial Arts Academy

Smith Physical Therapy + Running Academy

Family Health Partnership Clinic

Visionworks – Crystal Lake

Shopping

ABC Supply – Crystal Lake

The Green Read

Honda Northwest

The Park Ward Motors Museum

Services & Organizations

CASA of McHenry County

Advantage Painting Services


Event Calendar

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Spring Craft & Vendor Fair

Magazine

Sparky Butterscotch, the Johnsburg Public Library mascot.
By Brian R. Brown
Join me as we journey to the Johnsburg Public Library for a tour, a little Library Lovers Expedition scratch-and-win activity, and a chance to meet Sparky Butterscotch, a real character.
Large open space in the library.
By Brian R. Brown
The Woodstock Public Library has some pretty amazing sights to see that might make you forget for a second that you are in a library.
Large interactive play space for children.
By Brian R. Brown
The Cary Area Public Library continues to reshape what they offer to better suit their patrons. From the Seed Library to the Library of Things, they are about more than just books.
By Brian R. Brown
Just a stone's throw away from the Metra station, the Fox River Grove Memorial Library has something for all ages. Come along as I tour the library and learn about how they serve the Fox River Grove community.
Young girl playing a mini-golf game in the library.
By Brian R. Brown
Explore the Crystal Lake Public Library and learn about the origins of the popular Library Lovers Expedition, as well as discover materials, programs, and services you had no idea the library offered.
Plastic Easter eggs on lawn.
By Brian R. Brown
Grab your Easter baskets and get ready to hunt Easter eggs, snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, or even have breakfast with the Bunny! And we're here to help you find those eggs with our Easter Egg Hunt Guide for McHenry County!