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Group Friendly Attractions and Events
Build your own itinerary with the following attractions!
- Theater! St. Charles boasts 3 theaters...right here in the suburbs! Enjoy a performance at Pheasant Run Resort, Steel Beam Theatre, or the Arcada Theater. Visit www.noblefool.org and www.steelbeamtheatre.com and www.thearcada.com
- Boutique shopping! Visit Century Corners shopping district, a collection of historic homes turned retail shops. A truly unique shopping experience, Century Corners is the original town of St. Charles! Also visit 3rd Street Shops, Bridges Art Gallery, Eliza Jane and more. www.centurycorners.com and www.3rdstreetshops.com
- Unique dining! Have a roaring good time at Al Capone's Hideaway...or dine in an 1850's former church, at Onesti Dinner Club!
- Paddlewheel Riverboat cruise! Cruise the Fox River in the style of Mark Twain aboard one of two paddlewheel riverboats. Cruises can also include luncheon. After your cruise, enjoy activities in Pottawatomie Park including miniature golf, pedal boating or simple serenity...www.stcriverboats.com
Available mid-May through mid-October.
- Antique shopping! Browse multi-dealer shops at Antique Markets I and III, featuring timeless treasures. Be sure to also visit the What-Not-Shoppe and The Warehouse. Combine the tour on the first Sunday and preceding Saturday of every month to include the nationally famous Kane County Flea Market. Group rates available. www.kanecountyfleamarket.com www.stcharlesantiquesandarts.com
 Scarecrow Festival! Since its first year in 1985, the Scarecrow Festival has gained national attention as a celebration of Fall and is a popular event for motorcoach groups. Shop the Art & Craft Show with 200+ crafters, along the Fox River. View & Vote for your favorite among over 100 handmade scarecrows. Always held the weekend prior to Columbus day.
- Step on guides and driving tours! Your group will enjoy a fun, interactive guided tour of St. Charles aboard your motorcoach! Learn about the historic buildings and sites in St. Charles, and hear the most interesting links to St. Charles...including the invention of barbed wire. Choose to add stops on your tour that include the St. Charles History Museum & Gift Shop, 1839 Dunham-Hunt House or the historic Hotel Baker. Your group will enjoy trivia (with prizes!) at the end of the tour. Walking tours available as well (fee for walking tour maps). Tours are complimentary, with a suggested donation to the St. Charles Museum. www.stcmuseum.org
- Riverside dining! Enjoy a delicious meal along the Fox River at Salerno's on the Fox or Sage Bistro. Relax on their outdoor patio or enjoy indoor dining at either of these restaurants. www.sagebistro.com
- Hotel Baker tour and lunch! Enjoy a complimentary, delightful, guided tour of this historic hotel, built in 1926. Group tour lunch menus are available! Indoor and outdoor (riverside!) dining available for groups, subject to availability. www.hotelbaker.com
- Arcada Theatre tour! The Arcada Theatre was built in 1927 and was a popular vaudeville stage and theater. Famous acts, such as Ginger Rogers and Burns & Allen performed on this stage. The Arcada is one of the few vaudeville theaters in the area that has retained its original interior and natural charm. www.thearcada.com
- Fabyan Windmill! Authentic, 1850's working Dutch windmill located on Fox River Trail. Listed on National Register for Historic Landmarks. 1/2 hour tours are suggested donation of $1 per person and hour tours are suggestion donation of $2 per person. www.kaneforest.com
- Bike Trails! St. Charles boasts over 20.5 miles of bike, waking and hiking trails. Rent a bike at one of our bicycle shops and enjoy relaxing, scenic rides on various trails in St. Charles and the surrounding communities. Call the Visitors Bureau for bicycle trail maps and more information! www.st-charlesparks.org
- Garfield Farm Museum! Tour an intact, 1840's living history, working farm and former teamster inn. www.garfieldfarm.org
- Riverboat gaming! Just minutes from St. Charles. Visit Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin or Hollywood Casino in Aurora.
- Group Tour lunch and dinner menus available! Ask Jenny about our special group tour menus at various St. Charles restaurants!
Popular group friendly events!
Also see our Events Calendar for other monthly listings.
- Sisters Weekend April
- Kane County Flea Market Every month, March - January
- Swedish Days June
- Festival of the Vine September
- Scarecrow Festival October
- Christmastime at the Barn December
Call or email Jenny O'Brien, group sales manager, to plan your tour NOW!
(800) 777-4373 or jenny@visitstcharles.com
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