Most loved in-store
Local Pride Collection
McHenry street maps, Fox River keepsakes, and Chain O' Lakes pieces celebrating the place you call home.
Our Store
Open on the Riverwalk
McHenry, Illinois · 42.33°N 88.27°W
Visit the Roots & Routes Shop
Handcrafted wooden keepsakes celebrating the places, people, and moments that matter most — made by hand, sold by the people who make them.
In the Shop
What You'll Find
Every piece is handcrafted by us in Woodstock, IL from premium Baltic birch and cherry wood.
Lake & City Maps
Beautifully detailed bathymetric lake maps and city street maps of the places that matter to you.
Travel Tracker Maps
Track your National Park adventures, stadium visits, brewery and winery road trips, and more with interactive wooden maps you fill in as you go.
Ornaments & Small Gifts
Wooden ornaments for every occasion — pets, parks, states, lakes, memorials, and milestones. Easy to gift, easy to carry.
While You Shop
Personalized on the Spot
Walk in with a name, a date, or a memory — walk out with a one-of-a-kind keepsake made just for you.
Family Names & Est. Dates
GPS Coordinates
Pet Silhouettes
Lake House & Cabin Signs
Wedding & Anniversary
Memorial & Tribute
Kids' Handwriting
Planning a gift for a certain date? Message us ahead and we'll have it ready for pickup.
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Loved by 3,000+ Customers Nationwide
A five-star average across thousands of reviews, with keepsakes in homes in all 50 states — now with a home of our own on the McHenry Riverwalk.
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The Perfect Gift For…
The Lake Lover
Chain O' Lakes and Fox River depth maps for anyone whose happy place is on the water.
The Traveler
National Park maps and state tracker maps for the adventurer always planning the next trip.
The Homebody
Hometown street maps, coordinate signs, and "established" family plaques for where the heart is.
The Pet Parent
Custom pet silhouette ornaments and memorial pieces honoring the furry family we love.
Find Us
McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes
1202 Riverside DrMcHenry, IL 60050
We're one of ten artisan shops in the Riverwalk village, right along the Fox River. Free parking is available nearby.
Open in Google MapsShop Hours
- Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Mon – ThuClosed
Extended hours during select events — follow us on social for the latest.
The Route · Sep–Dec
Find Us on the Riverwalk This Season
The Riverwalk comes alive all season long. Here are the best days to plan a visit through the end of the year.
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Sep 05
Downtown Uncorked Wine Walk
1–5 PM. 500 ticketed sippers strolling and shopping downtown — one of the biggest shopping days of the season.
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Sep 11–12
McHenry Music Festival
A major weekend draw at Petersen Park. Stop by the Riverwalk before the show.
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Sep 26
Light the Night at Miller Point
Fire globes, live music, and fireworks along the Riverwalk.
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Oct 03
McHenry Murder Mystery
A downtown scavenger-hunt game that sends teams shop to shop all afternoon.
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Nov 14 · 21 · 28 · Dec 5
Riverwalk Holiday Market Saturdays
Four Saturdays of pop-up vendors and holiday gift shopping at the Shoppes.
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Nov 20–22
Downtown Holiday Walk
A full weekend of holiday programming across downtown McHenry.
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Nov 28
Small Business Saturday
Shop small, shop local — our biggest gift-shopping day of the year.
Plus Summer Music Sundays and weekend food vendors along the Riverwalk in season. Follow us for updates.
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Turn your hometowns, lake days, family ties, and travel memories into keepsakes that feel real, personal, and worth holding onto.