McHenry is the quintessential river town with a quaint downtown, featuring boat launches and well-worn shoreline footpaths left by generations of fishermen. Just 10 miles from the Wisconsin border, at the heart of the Fox River, the community is a haven for lovers of life on the water. And in spite of recent rapid growth, its natural charm remains untouched. The historic downtown lives on, thanks to a progressive Downtown Master Plan for redevelopment, complete with a centerpiece one-mile Riverwalk in the works. The Fox River's perennial potential as a breathtaking backdrop for residential development, as well as a constant source for recreational possibilities, bodes well for the city's future appeal. Find your future at the intersection of State Route 31 and Veterans Parkway, just minutes away from Interstate 90 and Rt. 14. METRA commuter rail service to Chicago and PACE suburban bus service make Chicagoland accessible, should you ever want to wander from your river town bliss.