Crystal Lake, IL is a city in McHenry County in Illinois. Named after a lake on city’s western side, it’s 45 miles northwest of Chicago. The population is right around 39,000.
Crystal Lake, IL has everything to meet all your dining and shopping needs. Near the main thoroughfare, you will find major retailers and local shops, fine dining, fast food, and everything in between!
The vibrant, charming, and historic Downtown boasts a wonderful array of shops and restaurants that you will not want to miss! (A list of the upcoming town events can be found HERE.) Crystal Lake has a lot of amenities to offer! Try Akasha Yoga, 2 The Core Bodywork, Color Me Mine or the Judith Svalader School of Ballet. Additionally don’t forget to check out the Park System! It offers 42 parks spanning over 1,400 acres. There are tons of programs for everyone. Facilities include Main and West Beaches, Colonel Palmer House, Lippold Park Family Golf Center, Boncosky Softball Complex at Lippold Park, Grand Oaks Recreation/Active Adult Center, The Racket Club, Barlina House Preschool, and one of the most well-known – Veterans Acres Park! There are also miles and miles of bike and hiking trails.
Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in Illinois – 122 of 363
Best Suburbs to Live in Illinois – 123 of 363
Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Illinois – 125 of 363
Check Out The Areas Surrounding Crystal Lake, IL:
- Algonquin
- Barrington Hills
- South Barrington
- Hoffman Estates
- Schaumburg
- Cary
- Lake In The Hills
- West Dundee
- Huntley
- Barrington
- Palatine
THINGS TO DO IN CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
Dining, Hotels and More in Crystal Lake, IL
Let’s Eat in Crystal Lake, IL
- Benedict’s La Strata
- Cafe Olympic
- The Cottage
- da Baffone Cucina Italiana
- Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen
- Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria & Pub
- Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill
- Labemi’s Bar & Grill
- 1776 Restaurant
- Jameson’s Charhouse Crystal Lake
- Cafe Olympic
- Village Squire
- Andys Restaurant
Drinking in Crystal Lake, IL
- Crystal Lake Brewing
- The Cottage
- Williams Street Tap
- Village Squire
- Fire Bar and Grill
- Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen
- Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill
- Labemi’s Bar & Grill
- Riverside Pub
Hotels around Crystal Lake, IL
- Holiday Inn Chicago NW Crystal Lake Conv Ctr
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
- Comfort Inn Crystal Lake
- Super 8 Wyndham Crystal Lake
- Hampton Inn McHenry
- Victorian Rose Garden Bed and Breakfast
Worth Checking Out
- Three Oaks Recreation
- Moraine Hills State Park
- The Hollows Conservation Area
- Bettendorf Castle
- Crystal Lake Park District
Real Estate
- Median Home Value – $221,300
- Median Rent – $1,274
LET’S EXPLORE THE SCHOOLS
Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District No. 47 ation
Elementary Schools
- Canterbury Elementary School
- Coventry Elementary School
- Glacier Ridge Elementary School
- Husmann Elementary School
- Indian Prairie Elementary School
- North Elementary School
- South Elementary School
- West Elementary School
- Woods Creek Elementary
Middle Schools
Community High School District 155 includes four comprehensive high schools and one alternate education campus. Enrollment includes 5,973 students from Bull Valley, Burton’s Bridge, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood, Oakwood Hills, Prairie Grove, and Ridgefield. The district covers 67.75 square miles
High Schools
- Crystal Lake Central High School
- Crystal Lake South High School
- Cary Grove High School
- Haber Oaks Campus
- Prairie Ridge
Golf Anyone
- Crystal Lake Country Club
- Prairie Isle Golf Club
- Turnberry Country Club
- Old Top Farm Golf Course
More Courses in the Surrounding Area
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