Another Great Local Drive--And, Fall Color-- Part 2

Continuing up and down a couple hills, you'll drive by Sunnyside Tavern. At one time, this part of Johnsburg was called Sunnyside before it became a part of the older town. Raymond's Bowl, on your left also, is a new structure.

At the intersection of Johnsburg and Chapel Hill, there are several old structures dating back to the early 1900s, including the venerable Johnsburg Tavern, which unfortunately has been closed the last several years but at one time had some really great chicken. Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road.

You will cross a bridge over the Fox River, part of the well-known boating mecca called the Chain of Lakes, reputed to be the second busiest inland waterway during the summer. Only the Intercoastal waterway has more traffic.

There is a neat old sign with a palm tree for the Paradise Motel on the south side of the river.

You will go by Bay Road, a nice side track back out to US-12 if you desire.

Continuing on Chapel Hill Road, you will see the Chapel Hill Country Club on your right.

At Lincoln Road, you will have driven six miles. You will see one of the nation's last remaining drive in theaters at the intersection, and this one was a concrete screen, not one of those billboard ones. It is called the McHenry Outdoor theater, one of the "C" You at the Movies chain. This past year, it cost $7 a person to see a double feature.

To Be Continued... --RoadDog