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Fun and Food in the Fox Valley area. Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia Illinois
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items The Fox Valley Area 45 Miles west of Chicago is a vibrant area with great entertainment, shopping and dining, something to do for every age. I feel blessed to live in this amazing area!
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About Fox Valley
Shopping in the Fox Valley
Activities
Fun ways to spend a day or two in the fox valley area
Batavia is where Flag day came to life, Long time resident Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand, known as the Father of Flag Day.
Flag Day Monument
Funway Is a great way to spend the day. Whether you enjoy bowling, laser tag, bumper, cars, batting cages, arcade games they have it all
Funway Entertainment Center | Bowling, Mini Golf, Arcade & More
Water Street Studio is a gem of the Fox Valley area. They offer a number of classes for just about every age.
WaTER STrEET StUDIOS
Such a fun place to spend a day with little ones, and also an amazingly beautiful venue for a wedding.
Blackberry Farm
I could spend the whole day here and I have. You can walk the Prairie path from Batavia or Geneva to enjoy this beautiful park along the Fox river
Fabyan Japanese Garden — Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley
Quite possibly the best way to spend an evening, you see up-and-coming stars as well as some seasoned veterans.
Comedy Vault Batavia
If you are a live music fan this is your spot. It is an intimate venue that hosts music as well as theater there's also a restaurant upstairs that is like a speakeasy
Arcad Live
I have seen live theater in Chicago, New York, London and the Paramount Theatre is just as amazing. But what makes it better is that it's in our backyard. Parking is easy in and out. Food venues around the theater are fantastic. If you get the chance...
Paramount Aurora
Restaurants
Some of the best food in the area
This is in my top 5 special occasion restaurants in the area. My favorite is the pasta Livia and the tiramisu.
Livia Italian Eatery
Yummy! The food is amazing and the outdoor seating area is wonderful.
Hour & Location | Bien Trucha in IL
This is the most authentic Italian food in the area. I love when the owner stops by to tell stories of his childhood in Italy.
Villaverone
A beautiful setting with amazing food. My favorite is their 1950's Prime Rib dinner
The James Geneva
Such a lovely spot for a cup of coffee and a pastry as well as lunch. Great place to meet up with friends. Their homemade salad dressing is so good and you can purchase it to take home and enjoy.
Bread & Vine
About Fox Valley
Geneva is the heart of the Fox valley. There are so many amazing places to shop and dine in Geneva it is a must see destination
Geneva, Illinois
I love Batavia, it has the small town feel with a big heart. Great food and shopping along the beautiful Fox River.
Downtown Batavia
Saint Charles has beautiful restaurants along the Fox River. Great music venue and fantastic shopping.
STC Alliance
Shopping in the Fox Valley
Little traveler has everything you didn't know you needed from clothing to houseware's, beauty, products, and food. This is my mothers favorite stop.
The Little Traveler | Apparel, Home Decor, Fair Trade
The Geneva Commons is a little west of downtown Geneva and has some wonderful shopping and dining all in one spot.
Geneva Commons
Every years the shops change. These are small footprint shops for small business owners to dip their foot in and see if they want to have a brick and mortar of their own. Such a wonderful way to explore new artists and shops. Many move on to have a f...
Boardwalk Shops - Batavia MainStreet