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

Nestled in the heart of McHenry County, the city of Woodstock, Illinois is a true Midwestern city. The Town Square has many historic homes and stores where you will feel the nostalgic atmosphere. The stores are all located in 19th century Victorian buildings and from the outside you expect to enter an old-fashioned general store. Here you will find crafts of all kinds, fine art, toys and gourmet foods.

Woodstock's claim to fame is that this was the town featured in the movie "Groundhog Day". Throughout the year, there are many festivals for visitors to enjoy. These include Fair Diddley, Dick Tracey Days, Harvest Fest and Groundhog Days. At the Opera House, you can take in many different concerts, plays and theatrical performances, including the Woodstock Mozart Festival held each summer.

Take a trip back in time with a visit to the McHenry Historical Society. Here you will find an authentic log cabin, a town hall built in 1885, as well as a modern tourist cabin. Take time out to visit the Woodstock Water Works, located in Emriscon Park. This is a zero depth pool with a double flume slide and play features for the children in the shallow end. Along with the pool, this park features concession stands and green spaces where you can have a family picnic or just sit and take in the scenery. The Woodstock Recreation Center has a well-stocked fitness center and also provides babysitting services if you want to work out without having the children underfoot.

This city is located within the metro area of Chicago and is home to about 20,000 people. You are never far away from the bright city lights and a wealth of modern stores for your shopping needs. Stay in a hotel or motel in Woodstock and use it as your base from which you explore the surrounding towns and cities.