Patch will help be your guide as you become a tourist in your town. Whether you're new to town or want to explore the city you've loved for years, we're here to show you what there is to see.

 We will feature stories, photos and videos showing off the best of Algonquin. And you can tell us what you love about Algonquin, and we'll include it as part of our project.

We hope this project encourages you to shop local, eat local and be local. Patch wants to show you how much your own town has to offer.

And although everything will appear this week, it's not going anywhere. This page will remain a resource for you all year long. Whenever you're hosting visitors or need a Saturday activity, come back to this page.

Your  Itinerary:

• Check out the trails along the river in Kane and McHenry counties

• Check out Algonquin's kid-friendly spots

• Travel Back in Time, which shows you the history and roots of your community.

Revisit your younger days when you hopped in the car, started the engine and drove off in search of something fun. The Sunday Patch Passport maps out where you can Venture Out on a 15-, 30- or 60-minute drive from your home. You won’t want to miss these unique stops on our trip.

Are you looking to experience other nearby towns? Make Patch your guide for all your visits with the following guides:

• Go Back To Your Patch Passport to Algonquin
• Your Patch Passport to Barrington
• Your Patch Passport to Buffalo Grove
• Your Patch Passport to Cary
• Your Patch Passport to Crystal Lake
• Your Patch Passport to Grayslake
• Your Patch Passport to Huntley
• Your Patch Passport to Lake Forest and Lake Bluff
• Your Patch Passport to Lake in the Hills
• Your Patch Passport to Lake Zurich
• Your Patch Passport to Libertyville
• Your Patch Passport to Niles
• Your Patch Passport to Palatine