Welcome to McHenry County- the land of wonderful places and wide-open spaces.

McHenry County is set apart by its wide-open spaces offering both urban and rural lifestyles in safe, picturesque communities with family-friendly activities well within reach regardless of proximity. Visitors also see natural beauty as a highlight of McHenry County compared to its neighbors, with rivers, streams and miles of trails to explore, and innumerable opportunities for shopping, dining, and live entertainment that can't be found anywhere else. Business owners see McHenry County as an area brimming with opportunity for expansion or opening up shop - as well as an ideal place to relocate their families and put down roots.

McHenry County is the natural choice to live, visit and do business.

The Brand

McHenry County is also special for its deep commitment to its tourism industry and local economic development. In fact, McHenry County has adopted a shared brand with Naturally McHenry County, its tourism bureau, and the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation to demonstrate it solidarity with these industries and to increase the overall visibility of McHenry County Brand to the public.

To learn more about the wonderful places and wide-open spaces here in the county, visit Naturally McHenry County's website.

To learn more about the opportunities for local businesses in McHenry County, visit the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation's website.