Mark’s Guide to Henry, IL

Mark
Mark’s Guide to Henry, IL

Food scene

Want a bite to eat or a cold beverage? Shandy's offers burgers & sandwiches with nightly dinner specials. They also have their locally popular "Wing Night" every Thursday. Shandy's also offers breakfast in the morning.
Shandy's Pub And Grub
1106 Western Ave
Want a bite to eat or a cold beverage? Shandy's offers burgers & sandwiches with nightly dinner specials. They also have their locally popular "Wing Night" every Thursday. Shandy's also offers breakfast in the morning.
Italian Villa is a definite favorite by locals and all who visit Henry! Folks who have visited here and try the Villa's pizza are always wanting to come back for more. Appetizers, pizza, tacos, sandwiches...you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They even have a drive thru window for easy pick up.
Italian Villa
414 E Park Row St
Italian Villa is a definite favorite by locals and all who visit Henry! Folks who have visited here and try the Villa's pizza are always wanting to come back for more. Appetizers, pizza, tacos, sandwiches...you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They even have a drive thru window for easy pick up.
Rio Vista is a locally owned Mexican & American restaurant featuring tacos, burritos, nachos, burgers and breakfast. Consider trying the "Big Ass Burrito" smothered with chili & cheese. Another favorite are 2x2 tacos with steak & chorizo, "Mexican style" with onions & cilantro.
Rio Vista Grill
501 Front St
Rio Vista is a locally owned Mexican & American restaurant featuring tacos, burritos, nachos, burgers and breakfast. Consider trying the "Big Ass Burrito" smothered with chili & cheese. Another favorite are 2x2 tacos with steak & chorizo, "Mexican style" with onions & cilantro.
Chestnut Family Restaurant serves breakfast all day. They also offer plenty of home cooking options along with sandwiches, burgers, hand battered chicken tenders, fried chicken, etc. Dine in or carryout available.
Chestnut Family Restaurant
1402 Chestnut St
Chestnut Family Restaurant serves breakfast all day. They also offer plenty of home cooking options along with sandwiches, burgers, hand battered chicken tenders, fried chicken, etc. Dine in or carryout available.
Coffee Shop/Bakery & Catering Our mission is to make, bake & clean up, so you don’t have to. We are making time for you to enjoy friends and family.
The Meeting Place
415 Edward St
Coffee Shop/Bakery & Catering Our mission is to make, bake & clean up, so you don’t have to. We are making time for you to enjoy friends and family.
Dairy Queen is located in downtown Henry. They offer lunch and dinner items as well as their famous ice cream treats. This location is only open seasonal. They are usually closed around Nov-Mar.
Dairy Queen (Treat)
314 Edward St
Dairy Queen is located in downtown Henry. They offer lunch and dinner items as well as their famous ice cream treats. This location is only open seasonal. They are usually closed around Nov-Mar.

Shopping/Groceries

Henry Foods is a local grocery store.
Henry Food Co
615 3rd St
Henry Foods is a local grocery store.
Dollar General has everyday necessities as well as some groceries.
Dollar General
1037 University Ave
Dollar General has everyday necessities as well as some groceries.

Services/Laundry

Located downtown, the Henry Laundromat is open 24/7.
Laundromat
Located downtown, the Henry Laundromat is open 24/7.

Boat Launch

Water Works Park is located on the Illinois River front in Henry. There are two boat launches: 1 at the marina (has a rough ramp with large drop off), 1 south of the marina (most use this ramp because it is nicer). There's plenty of parking for trucks/trailers too.
Water Works Park
547 Cromwell Dr
Water Works Park is located on the Illinois River front in Henry. There are two boat launches: 1 at the marina (has a rough ramp with large drop off), 1 south of the marina (most use this ramp because it is nicer). There's plenty of parking for trucks/trailers too.

Conseils aux voyageurs

Voyage avec enfants

There are plenty of parks in town for kids to go and play.

Local parks include: -Childs Park (playground equipment, covered picnic area, baseball diamonds) -McBride Park (basketball & tennis courts, skate park) -Stoner Park (playground equipment, covered picnic area, walking trail) -Central Park (playground equipment) -Water Works Park (playground equipment, covered picnic area, river view, boat launches)