in the Fox River Valley
Shopping, dining, local attractions
and transportation near Q Center
1405 North Fifth Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174 • 877.774.4627 • qcenter.com
Local Attractions & Things to Do
Acquaviva Winery 14.0 miles
This family-owned winery
in Maple Park is the perfect
place to sample some local
wine and learn more about the
wine-making process. Arrange
a tour of the winery by calling
the number below before your
visit.
47W614 Route 38, Maple Park
630.365.0333
acquavivawinery.com
Distances from Q Center
are approximate.
Fox River Trolley Museum 5.8 miles
Enjoy a trolley ride on a historic railroad during your
visit to the Fox River Trolley Museum. This museum
features antique electric trolleys, railroad cars
and locomotives. The museum primarily operates
between May and November, with several special
events throughout the year.
631 South LaFox Street (Illinois Route 31),
South Elgin
847.697.4676 • foxtrolley.org
Arcada Theatre 1.5 miles
Located in downtown St. Charles, this historic
theatre features some of today’s top performers.
105 East Main Street, St. Charles
630.962.7000 • oshows.com
Classic Cinemas
Charlestowne 18 3.6 miles
This is the perfect place
to watch one of the latest
movies on the big screen.
Visit their website for current
movie listings and showtimes.
3470 East Main Street,
St. Charles
630.587.3300
classiccinemas.com
Fifth Third Bank Ballpark 5.2 miles
Home of the Chicago Cubs’ own Class A Minor
League Baseball Team, The Kane County Cougars,
Fifth Third Bank Ballpark is the perfect spot to catch
a game.
34W002 Cherry Lane,
Geneva
630.232.5965
kccougars.com
Fox Valley Ice Arena 5.5 miles
This ice arena features two hockey/ice rinks, a
restaurant, a pro center and a fitness center.
1996 South Kirk Road, Geneva
630.262.0690 • foxvalleyicearena.net
Kane County Flea Market 1.5 miles
If you are in search of something unique, the Kane
County Flea Market is the place for you. Hundreds
of dealers display their treasures
for you to purchase and
enjoy. Please check the
Kane County Flea Market
website for their dates
and hours.
Located at Kane County
Fairgrounds
525 South Randall Road,
St. Charles
630.377.2252
kanecountyfleamarket.com
More Local Attractions & Things to Do
Local Attractions & Things to Do
Forest Preserve District of Kane County Q Center’s walking/biking paths take you right to
a portion of the Kane County Forest Preserve,
located along the Fox River. In addition to this
location, there are multiple other locations around
Kane County that offer hiking, horseback riding,
biking, fishing, camping and much more. The forest
preserve also has a Nature Center with interactive
displays, and several cultural and historic sites that
are worth exploring. For more information about
the Kane County Forest Preserve, please visit their
website.
630.232.5980 • kaneforest.com
Paramount Theatre 13.3 miles
Superb comedy, dance and
Broadway-caliber theatre are
all offered at the Paramount
Theatre in Aurora.
23 East Galena Boulevard,
Aurora
630.896.6666
paramountaurora.com
Pottawatomie Park 1.2 miles
This park features a miniature golf course, seasonal
canoe and paddle boat rentals, paddlewheel boat
cruises, tennis, a community center and much more.
8 North Avenue, St. Charles
630.513.6200 • stcparks.org
St. Charles Bowl 3.2 miles
This bowling alley features
24 lanes with state‑of‑the‑art
automatic scoring systems, a
bar and grill and an arcade.
2520 West Main Street,
St. Charles
630.584.9400
stcharlesbowl.com
St. Charles Heritage Center 1.4 miles
This downtown St. Charles museum features
rotating exhibits of local history and interesting
artifacts.
215 East Main Street, St. Charles
630.584.6967 • stcmuseum.org
Steel Beam Theatre 1.6 miles
Contemporary productions in a historic setting make
this theatre in downtown St. Charles a delight.
111 West Main Street, St. Charles
630.587.8521 • steelbeamtheatre.com
Shopping
Transportation
Aurora Outlets 10.7 miles
The Chicago Premium Outlet Mall in Aurora offers
visitors over 120 brand name stores including
Coach, J. Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sony and many
more.
Train
Monday - Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm
1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Aurora
630.585.2200 • chicagopremiumoutlets.com
Downtown St. Charles 1.3 miles
Located along the Fox River, downtown St. Charles
boasts two theatres, delicious dining and boutique
shopping.
Shop and restaurant hours vary
downtownstcharles.org
Geneva Commons 4.4 miles
Enjoy over 70 shops and eateries at this
outdoor shopping plaza in Geneva.
Monday - Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
602 Commons Drive, Geneva
630.262.0044
shopgenevacommons.com
Downtown Geneva 3.8 miles
Discover over 140
specialty shops and
restaurants in downtown
Geneva while enjoying the
historic architecture and the
hometown feel.
Shop and restaurant hours vary
genevachamber.org
Metra 4.2 miles
Ride the Union Pacific/West Line from Geneva to
Ogilvie Station in downtown Chicago. Make sure
you check the train schedule at metrarail.com
before departing.
Geneva Metra Station
328 Crescent Place, Geneva
metrarail.com
Taxicabs
The following is a small list of cab companies in the
area. Not all companies accept credit cards.
Please be sure to have cash on hand.
Fox River Taxi 630.715.3455
One Choice Cab 630.232.4302
A#1 Cab 630.529.3990
We Go Taxi and Limo Service 630.562.2420
Average restaurant entrée price:
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$5 to $9 $10 to $24 $25 and over
Restaurants
American & Continental
Asian & Indian
Italian
Niche $$$ 3.7 miles
Fine dining in a historic downtown
building offering haute cuisine and
an eclectic wine list.
14 South 3rd Street, Geneva
630.262.1000 • nichegeneva.com
Lin’s Garden $/$$ 3.1 miles
Classic Chinese standards plus
some seafood specials.
2400 East Main Street, St. Charles
630.513.6060
linsgardenstcharles.com
Rox City Grill $$/$$$ 1.6 miles
Located in Hotel Baker, this
restaurant features upscale
cuisine with a Pan-Asian flair. They
also offer a piano lounge open
Thursday through Saturday.
100 West Main Street, St. Charles
630.845.5800 • r oxcitygrill.com
Taste of Himalayas $/$$ 1.8 miles
This downtown
St. Charles venue
offers well-spiced
and flavorful Indian
and Nepalese dishes.
110 North 3rd Street, St. Charles
630.444.1575
tasteofhimalayas.com
Francesca’s by the River $$/$$$ 1.8 miles
Traditional Italian dishes, some
with innovative spins. Hip décor
combined with great service.
200 South 2nd Street, St. Charles
630.587.8221 • miafrancesca.com
The Office $$ 1.4 miles
Casual, upscale
venue with a
great
three‑season patio.
201 East Main Street, St. Charles
630.549.0287 • theofficestc.com
Mexican
Bien Trucha $$ 3.8 miles
Gourmet-style Mexican tapas,
unusual margaritas and housemade guacamole del dia are all
served at this restaurant near
downtown Geneva.
410 West State Street, Geneva
630.232.2665 • bientrucha.com
El Puente $/$$ 1.4 miles
Traditional Mexican fare and
margaritas near downtown
St. Charles.
112 East Main Street, St. Charles
630.377.8884 • elpuentemex.com
WOK’n FIRE $/$$ 1.7 miles
Pan‑Asian and sushi restaurant
located in downtown St. Charles.
181 South 1st Street, St. Charles
630.444.3580 • woknfire.com
Pizza
Giordano’s $ 3.4 miles
Known for their sauce and their
two-layer crust, this is one of the
first companies to serve Chicago
deep‑dish pizza.
3641 East Main Street, St. Charles
630.762.1600 • giordanos.com
Pizzeria NEO $/$$ 1.8 miles
Wood-burning oven pizza in
authentic Neapolitan style.
Assortment of appetizers including
salumi bar.
31 South 1st Street, St. Charles
630.377.8700 • pizzerianeo.com
La ZáZá Trattoria $$/$$$ 1.8 miles
This cozy location in downtown
St. Charles offers traditional Italian
dishes, steaks and seafood.
5 South 1st Street, St. Charles
630.443.9304
zazasitaliansteakhouse.com
Pubs
McNally’s Irish Pub $/$$ 1.6 miles
Traditional Irish food and pub fare
with live music on Fridays and
Saturdays.
109 West Main Street, St. Charles
630.513.6300
mcnallysirishpub.com
Steaks & Seafood
FoxFire $$/$$$ 3.5 miles
Their menu includes steaks,
prime rib, pastas and
large salads. They
also offer a bar with
an interesting wine list.
17 West State Street, Geneva
630.232.1369 • foxfiregeneva.com
St. Charles Place $$$ 2.7 miles
Steakhouse with huge portions and
generous drinks make this a great
place for those with big appetites.
2550 East Main Steet, St. Charles
630.377.3333
st-charlesplace.com
Unique Venues
All Chocolate Kitchen $ 3.7 miles
Gourmet desserts and truffles from the finest quality
chocolate, authentic gelato and coffee are all
served at All Chocolate Kitchen.
33 South 3rd Street, Geneva
630.232.2395
allchocolatekitchen.com
Graham’s Fine Chocolates $ 3.9 miles
Delicious homemade
chocolates, ice cream,
and candy served in
an old historic house in
downtown Geneva.
302 South 3rd Street,
Geneva
630.232.6655
grahamschocolate.com
EvenFlow Music & Spirits $$/$$$ 3.7 miles
Upscale bar, restaurant and music venue featuring
live jazz, blues and rock.
302 West State Street, Geneva
331.248.0269
evenflowmusic.com
Town House Books & Café $ 1.4 miles
This unique venue features
sandwiches, daily special
soups and quiches, and
an evening wine bar. The
café is attached to a quaint
bookstore in a historic house.
105 North 2nd Avenue,
St. Charles
630.584.8603
townhousebooks.com
For a more comprehensive list of all there is to do in the Fox River Valley, including
special events and festivals, please visit the St. Charles Convention and Visitor’s
Bureau website at visitstcharles.com.
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