St. Charles, just one hour west of Chicago, is near enough to start your "Getaway Right Away!" This historic city on the Fox River is known nationally for its antiques shops and spectacular antiques shows, held throughout the year. Make it a total weekend of treasure hunting by combining your getaway on the first Sunday and preceding Saturday of any month for the Kane County Flea Market. Opening in 1967, the monthly event has never been cancelled and features up to 1,000 dealers throughout the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. Click on www.visitstcharles.com for more information on special events and great getaway overnight packages.

Biking Trails

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. Area: St. Charles. Type: Biking Trail.

Trail Start: Algonquin Trail End: Aurora 630-377-6161

Great Western Trail This 17 mile trail replaces the abandoned mainline of the Chicago Great Western Railroad. It is a flat easy ride connecting the communities of St. Charles and Sycamore. The 100 foot corridor through the varied terrain of western Kane County is home to interesting bird and animal life as well as native wildflowers. The trail is a smooth surface of limestone with sections of asphalt. Area: St. Charles. Type: Biking Trail.

Trail Start: St. Charles Trail End: Sycamore 630-377-6161

Biking Attractions

Downtown St. Charles Plenty of bike racks and lots of eateries and quaint shops to enjoy. Bike Trail runs both on the west and east side of the Fox River. Pottawatomie and Mount St. Mary Parks are ideal, scenic locations to have a picnic. Area: St. Charles. Type: Biking.	Downtown St. Charles St. Charles, IL 630-377-6161
Pottawatomie Park Historic park offers swimming pools, picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds, volleyball court, Seasonal canoe and pedal boat rentals available May through the fall season. Nine hole golf course, 18 hole miniature golf course. Located along the Fox River Trail. Area: St. Charles. Type: Biking.	8 North Avenue St. Charles, IL 630-513-6200
Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center Only 8 minutes north of downtown St. Charles. Nestled in the woods along the Fox River. The Tekakwitha Nature Center offers nature programs and activities for all ages. The center contains lively exhibits, a wildlife observation room and a discovery corner for children. Area: St. Charles. Type: Biking.	35W076 Villa Marie Road St. Charles, IL 847-741-8350

Bike Rentals

Bicycle  Heaven Bike Sales, repairs and rentals. Area: St. Charles. Type: Biking Rental.	308 Walnut Street St. Charles, IL (773) 835-1018
The Bike Rack The area's best selection of bikes, recumbents, accessories & clothing. Rentals: bikes, tandems, trailers, trailer cycles, recumbent bikes and trikes. Home of Creative Mobility featuring bikes for special needs. Located near Great Western Trail. Open Monday through Saturday. Area: St. Charles. Type: Biking Rental.	2930 Campton Hills Road St. Charles, IL (630) 584-6588

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