Crystal Lake offers some exciting things to do and has some of the best tourist attractions. Downtown Crystal Lake is a business hub streaming with shops, galleries, breweries, eateries, and entertainment centers. Three Oaks Recreation Area features swimming beaches, fishing, splash pad, paddle boating, kayaking, scuba diving, wakeboarding, and picnic grounds. The Main Beach is a clean sandy beach with a gorgeous historic bath house. During summer, music concerts and fireworks are hosted on the beach. There are parks and nature preserves with playgrounds, sledding hills, and hiking trails. The city also has museums, golf courses, and amusement parks to visit.