"Algonquin is a commercial-minded suburb set along the banks of the Fox River and several major roads, including Randall Road, Route 62, and Route 31. This charming waterside village is located 43 miles northwest of Chicago and 30 miles south of the Wisconsin border. And Algonquin residents don’t need to leave the village limits for shopping, gourmet food, or great entertainment. Major retail centers such as the Algonquin Commons provide numerous boutiques and restaurants while Randall Road is lined with flourishing businesses, including Montarra, Brunswick Zone XL, and The Creperie Normande. While the scenic Fox River provides an ideal location for hiking, biking, boating, and waterskiing. Click here for more
For residents who prefer public transit, the Cary Metra Station (100 West Main Street, Cary) is just 4 miles away from Algonquin, and the Crystal Lake Metra is a short 5-mile drive. Both stations run on the Union Pacific Northwest Line, which take commuters to and from Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago. Algonquin’s location along the Fox River makes it an ideal setting for gorgeous parks and nature preserves. The weekly Algonquin Farmers Market (Washington and Algonquin) is held in the Municipal Parking Lot from May 20th through October 7th every Thursday from 1pm to 7pm. The market highlights regional goods and vendors, giving locavores a chance to sample the produce of their hometown. The Summer Concert Series offers free live music every Thursday from July 15th through August 19th. The concerts are held in the Riverfront Park gazebo and showcase a wide variety of local artists playing all kinds of music. Fall brings the Old Time Country Harvest Festival in downtown Algonquin. The festival is a fun day of games, crafting events, a pumpkin contest, and a costume parade for kids."