Richmond - Illinois - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

The Village of Richmond, Illinois is a delightful place to spend your vacation. You can still see the remnants of the age of horse-drawn carriages in the hitching rings in the sidewalks and many old buildings. Located in McHenry County, Richmond is only 60 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago. With a population of just over 1000 residents, the charm and grace of a small town is all around you.

There is something magical about Richmond, as you will see as soon as you start to stroll through the town. The strength of the character of the early settlers shows through in the buildings that still stand from the 1800's. This is the site of many community events throughout the year, such as the Classic Car Cruise nights during the summer, the Round Up Days Festival in August and the World's Largest Corn Maze in the fall.

For your accommodations, there are three quaint hotels with all the amenities you would expect to find in a larger center. Home style cooking in a family atmosphere is what you will find at the local restaurants and there are take out locations here as well. Shopping here is an experience all its own. Most of the stores are located in renovated old buildings that exude the charm of an old-fashioned setting. Shop for antiques or specialty items or visit the local Farmers' Market to see the produce of the area.

Spend some time at the Charles G. Cotting Park, a ten acre park with walking trails, lighted baseball and soccer fields as well as a concession stand. The Village of Richmond has a park system that includes the Cotting Park, as well as Nippersink Park, Curly Stevens Gazebo Park and Orsolini Park. The time you spend here will help you unwind and relax. Once you leave you will have lifelong friends and plenty of memories to take with you.