Top Area Attractions

1. Shopping & Antiques - Historic downtown St. Charles features charming clusters of antiques shops, galleries and specialty boutiques. Just minutes away are Chicago Premium Outlets, the Charlestowne Mall and Geneva Commons. For true antiques adventurers, stroll through hundreds of dealers at the Kane County Flea Market.

2. Annual Events - St. Charles offers festivals throughout the year including the nationally famous, award-winning Scarecrow Festival, Pride of the Fox RiverFest and Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour.

3. Live Theater and Comedy - Enjoy the Chicago theater scene in St. Charles with award-winning productions by Noble Fool Theatricals.  If you need a good laugh, visit Zanies Comedy Club featuring renowned stand-up comedians.  Located at Pheasant Run Resort and Spa.

4. Museums - Popular museums include the Fabyan Villa Museum (a Frank Lloyd Wright redesign), Cantigny Gardens and Museum and the St. Charles History Museum.

5. Riverboat Gambling - The Fox River Valley is home to Riverboat gambling at the Hollywood and Grand Victoria Casinos.

6. Fox River Trail - 32 miles of biking, hiking and cross-country skiing along the scenic Fox River.

7. Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises/Canoe Rentals - Available at Pottawatomie Park next to the Fox River.

8. Morton Arboretum - Stroll through over 1,700 acres of beautiful gardens.

9. Kane County Fair – From fairs, music, rodeo and family entertainment, visit the most popular fairgrounds in the area.  Click here for the Kane County Fair calendar of events.

10. Fermilab - This physics laboratory houses the world's most powerful particle accelerator and is open for group tours by appointment.