Area Attractions

If you are looking for something fun to do, Crystal Lake has much to offer all year round!

• Newly renovated Raue Center For the Arts, featuring major Broadway productions, community theater and more.
  Raue Center for the Arts
  26 North Williams Street | Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012
  Phone: 815-356-9010
  Website: www.rauecenter.org
• The Historic Dole Mansion
  Dole Mansion & Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
  401 Country Club Road | Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
  Website: www.lakesidelegacy.org
• Colonel Palmer House - Museum and archives
  Corner of Route 176 and Terra Cotta Road | Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
  Website: www.cl-hs.org
• Boating, Sailing and Fishing on Crystal Lake
  America's Cardboard Cup Regatta, on Crystal Lake
  Held annually at the Crystal Lake Main Beach and considered the championship of cardboard boat racing. Nearly 200 cardboard boats race to benefit a wide variety of local charities.
  www.carboardcup.com
• Major Festivals/Events
• RibFest at Main Beach
• Lakeside Festival at the Dole Mansion
• Lights on the Lake at Main Beach
• Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
• Johnny Appleseed Festival
• Festival of Lights Parade
• Historic Downtown Crystal Lake - a Premier Illinois Main Street Community
  Crystal Lake's vibrant, historic downtown is home to over 170 businesses, including specialty stores, restaurants, and services which can eb found within easy walking distance of each other. Readers of the Northwest Herald have voted Crystal Lake as the "Best Downtown Shopping District in McHenry County". Downtown Crystal Lake is host to many popular family-oriented events, including the Lunch with the Easter Bunny, A Garden Party, Farmers Market, Johnny Appleseed Festival, Halloween Handout, Festival of Lights Parade, Breakfast with Santa and Santa House Visits.
  Website: www.downtowncl.org
• Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair
  Annually 3rd Weekend in July. Combining workshops, music, art marketplace, demonstrations, fine art show and more for a truly unique event.
  Phone: 815-276-2537
  Website: www.fiberandfolk.com
• Indoor Ice Skating at The Ice House 
  Crystal Ice House
  Crystal Lake, Illinois
  Phone: 815-356-8500
• Half-Marathons, Triathlons, and 5K Runs, including the Big Wooly Adventure Race, 5k Santa Run, Bob Blazier Run for the Arts and more!
• Walkup Heritage Farm
  Crystal Lake, Illinois
  Phone: 815-459-7090
• Small Wonders Micro/Mini Car Museum
  Crystal Lake: Open by appointment only
  Website: www.microcargarage.com
• X-Treme Wheels Roller Skating Center
  691 Virginia Road
  Crystal Lake, Illinois
  Phone: 815-356-8705
  Website:  www.skatextremewheels.com
  
• Farmer's Market
• Chili Open Winter Golf Tournament
• Top-Quality Local Golf Courses
• Over 50 miles of local bike paths