Nestled in the Northern Fox River Valley, are fourteen communities with year-round fun for everyone! Just 45 minutes West of Chicago, I-90 offers easy access to our beautiful accommodations to help make your visit exceptional! This is the perfect place to relax, then get into the swing of all the activities, attractions, festivals and events just waiting for you!

Area Attractions

Benedict's Eggs and More Located along the beautiful Fox River Bike Path you will enjoy breakfast and lunch in this old charming renovated homestead. A must see! For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking.	8 South River Street East Dundee, IL 847-836-2222
Dolphin Cove Relax while your child enjoys our interactive water, sand, and play area. Fun activities for all ages with our body slides and tube slides. For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Kids and Families.	Routes 25 and 68 Carpentersville, IL 60110 847-836-7946
Elgin Public Museum A natural history and anthropology museum located in a municipal park with a swimming pool, zoo, playground, and picnic area. For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Kids and Families.	225 Grand Blvd Elgin, IL 60120 847-741-6655
Elgin Symphony Orchestra As one of Illinois' two premiere symphonic orchestras, we serve and build a broad audience through the performance of powerful symphonic music and dynamic educational programs. For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Theater / Performing Arts.	20 Dupage Court Elgin, IL 60120 847-888-0404
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 Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking Trail.	Trail Start: Algonquin Trail End: Aurora 630-377-6161
Fox River Trolley Museum The museum operates a variety of antique trolleys, many from lines long vanished, over trackage that once connected Carpentersville, Elgin, Aurora, and Yorkville. A visit to the Fox River Trolley Museum can be educational and fun for the entire family. For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking.	365 S. LaFox Street South Elgin, IL 847-697-4676
Fox River Trolley Museum Come ride with us, a nostalgic trip back to an era when the electric trolley car was a vital part of American life. For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	365 S. Lafox Street South Elgin, IL 60177 847-697-4676
Grand Victoria Casino Voted "Best Riverboat Casino in the United States" three years in a row, the Grand Victoria provides a wide variety of Las Vegas-style casino games. For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Gambling / Racetrack.	250 South Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120 1-888-508-1900
Illinois Prairie Path 55 mile trail with multiple branches from Elmhurst going either north to Elgin or south to Aurora, unpaved For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking Trail.	Trail Start: Elgin Trail End: Aurora 630-752-0120
Illinois Railway Museum Largest railway museum in the U.S. Historic streetcars, interurbans, steam, diesel locomotives, 9.5 mile ride on mainline, 1 mile street car ride, and special events throughout the season. Admission Charge. For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	7000 Olson Rd. Union, IL 60180 815-923-4000
The Hemmens Cultural Center Offering you the rare opportunity to experience legendary entertainers and world-class performing artists in an intimate setting. This 1,200 seat theater is sure to please. For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Theater / Performing Arts.	45 Symphony Way Elgin, IL 60120 847-931-5900
The Village Vintner Winery Welcome to the Winery of Carpentersville, a truly unique winery experience. Come in, relax, and enjoy individually handcrafted wines in our winery's distinctive atmosphere. Free. For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Winery.	2273 Randall Road Carpentersville, IL 60110 847-844-4900

Upcoming Events

Elgin Short Film Festival Sep. 18, 2010 - Sep. 18, 2010 Second Annual Elgin Short Film Festival at the Hemmens Cultural Center. The festival provides an opportunity for area filmmakers to showcase their talents while competing for cash prizes. Admission Charge. For more information on the Elgin Area area, visit their website. Event Type: Visual Arts/Exhibitions.

Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way Elgin , IL