Area Attractions

Fabyan Dutch Windmill Considered to be the best example of an authentic Dutch Windmill in the United States, the 68-foot, five-story working windmill was originally built by German craftsman Louis Backhaus between 1850 and 1860. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking.	Fabyan Forest Preserve West side of Rt. 25 Batavia, IL 630-232-4811
Fabyan Forest Preserve Fabyan Forest Preserve is without question our most used and heavily populated preserve. There were many weddings in the Japanese Garden last year and countless others came for pictures. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking.	1925 Batavia Avenue Geneva, IL 630-232-5980
Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden A Frank Lloyd Wright 1907 Historic Site For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Nature Area.	Rt. 31 at Fabyan Parkway Geneva, IL 630-377-6424
Fox River Bike Trail & Fabyan Forest Preserve This beautiful trail follows along the banks of the Fox River almost 30 miles in Kane County alone. Its smooth surface makes it ideal for biking, hiking, cross-country skiing and jogging. The trail has access to the Fabyan Forest Preserve along the Fox River that offers excellent fishing, canoeing, picturesque picnic facilities, a Nature Center, the museum and Villa estate modernized by Frank Lloyd Wright, Japanese Garden and an 1850s windmill. Free. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Recreation.	Route 25 and Route 31 Geneva, IL 60134 630-232-5980
Fox River Trail 32 miles of biking along the Fox River. Trail is paved and smooth-surface limestone. Features some of the most scenic trails of the Fox River. Points of interest include Carpenters Dam, Fox River Shores, Tyler Creek, Voyageur Landing, Shoemaker Nature Center, Fabyan Forest Preserve, Villa Museum, Japanese Garden, Fabyan Windmill, Les Arends and Glenwood Park. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking Trail.	Trail Start: Algonquin Trail End: Aurora 630-377-6161
Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery A beautiful Tasting Room and Gifts Shop for you to enjoy! Free. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Winery.	477 S. Third St. Suite 100 Geneva, IL 630-232-2130
Geneva History Center The mission of the Geneva Historical Society in operating its museum and archives is to collect preserve, study, interpret and exhibit significant materials relating to the community and to provide related educational and advocacy services for the purpose of increasing and enriching public knowledge. Free. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	113 South Third St. Geneva, IL 630-232-4951
Historic Downtown Architecture  Walking Tours Geneva still retains a large number of its mid-to-late 19th century homes. Many are in specific architectural styles such as Italianate, Greek revival, and Queen Anne. Several of the older houses are of a common vernacular and built in some part with locally quarried stone found along the river. Each spring and fall, expert guides offer walking tours. These walks are open to the public at no charge. Free. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Tour.	Downtown Geneva Geneva, IL 60134 630-377-6424
Historic Downtown Geneva Eating, shopping, historic architecture and historic points of interest Free. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking.	22 South First Street Geneva, IL 866-4GENEVA
Illinois Prairie Path Stretching through Cook, DuPage, and Kane Counties, the 61-mile Illinois Prairie Path arcs through residential areas, bustling business districts, and forest preserves, attracting cyclists, joggers, hikers, cross-country skiers, and equestrians. Built in the 1960s on the right-of-way once occupied by the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin electric railroad, the Prairie Path was the first “rail-to-trail” conversion of its kind in the country. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking Trail.	Trail Start: Maywood Trail End: Geneva 630-752-0120
Island Park Island Park is the perfect place for picnics and outdoor family fun. The shelter and patio area are available for rental for your next gathering. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking.	Geneva, IL 630-232-4542
Kane County Cougars Professional minor league baseball, class A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics with games and events April to September. They are a terrific destination whether its just the family or an event for your business, social club or organization. Elfstrom Stadium offers over 20 different catered party areas including picnic tents, outfield decks, rooftop party decks, a Super Suite and 15 private suites. Admission Charge. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Event / Sports Venue.	34W002 Cherry Lane Geneva, IL 60134 630-232-8811
Peck Farm Park Trails throgh prairie and pond areas, nature center and history rooms in 1869 Peck House, oberservation silo, butterfly house and introductory video in the Orientation Barn. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Nature Area.	38W199 Kansville Road Geneva, IL 630-262-8244
Peck Farm Park Interpretive Center This picturesque 395-acre park includes a visitors center with hands-on nature and history room, observation silo, sensory garden, nature trails, bike trails, picnic area, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, 19-acre wetland and an outdoor summer butterfly house. Free. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Nature Area.	38W199 Kaneville Road , IL 60134 630-262-8244
Peck Farm Trail The paved bike/walking trail, a continuous loop, is 2.4 miles once around. A 1.3 mile paved trail has been added to Peck Farm Park North connecting to Mill Creek. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking Trail.	Trail Start: Peck Farm Park, Geneva Trail End: Peck Farm Park, Geneva 630-262-8244
The Little Traveler This historic mansion features 36 rooms filled with treasures from around the world and a history over 80 years in the making. We've created this lovely collection from all our different departments to let you experience a piece of The Little Traveler. Please enjoy your visit to our website and we hope to see you soon in our shop. Free. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Shopping Center.	404 South Third Street Geneva, IL 60134 630-232-4200

Upcoming Events

First Fridays Art Gallery Walk Now - Dec. 31, 2010 A self-guided art walk and reception showcasing art galleries in Geneva  6-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Experience outstanding works by nationally and internationally known and local artists. Features paintings, photography sculpture, fine craft and jewelry, and cultural arts. Fun, food and art await you. Free. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Event Type: Visual Arts/Exhibitions.	Downtown Geneva Downtown Geneva, IL Geneva, IL 60134
Festival of the Vine Sep. 10, 2010 - Sep. 12, 2010 Savor the flavor of Geneva during our autumn harvest celebration as Geneva restaurants create a smorgasbord of specialties all under a grand outdoor tent. The event also includes wine tastings, seminars and events, a flower market, a craft and gorgeous gourds show, first-rate musical entertainment plus great shopping in Genevas historic downtown. The Kids Patch offers a hay stack treasure hunt, tractor pull, gourd crafts, face painting and entertainment. General admission is free; fees for some activities. Free. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Event Type: Festival.	Downtown Geneva, IL State (Route 38) & Fourth Street Geneva, IL 60134 1-866-4GENEVA
Genevas Christmas Walk & House Tour Dec. 3, 2010 - Dec. 4, 2010 A special holiday tradition to ring in the season, the Christmas Walk begins with local choirs singing carols as the Great Tree on the Courthouse lawn is lit with twinkling lights and chestnuts roast over open fires. At 6:00 Friday evening Santa Lucia is brought by horse-drawn carriage to offer Swedish cookies to merrymakers, Santa Claus arrives to begin his visits with the children, and the first candy cane of the season is presented to the Mayor. Distinctive homes aglow with holiday decorations by local decorators open their doors on Friday and Saturday to welcome visitors on this popular seasonal House Tour; admission fee to view houses. Free. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Event Type: Festival.	Downtown Geneva, IL S. Third Street (south of Route 38) Geneva, IL 60134 1-866-4GENEVA