Spring 2019

Weekend Guide

Weekend at a Glance: Every Day

Local Chicago • Shopping - 3rd Street Geneva

• Outdoors - Fox River Trail – Walk / Jog / Bike

• Outdoors - Fox River Kayaking

• Outdoors - Wheeler Park Disc Golf

• Tasting - Fox River Distillery

• Tasting - Penrose Brewery and Taproom

• Dining - Chicago Style Pizza – Giordanos

• Dining - Chicago Style Hot Dogs – Portillos

• Dining – Italian Restaurants

• Entertainment - iPanic Escape Room

• Outdoors - Lakefront Trail

• Outdoors - Millenium Park / The Bean

• Tourist - Navy Pier

• Tourist - Field Museum

• Tourist - Art Institute

• Tourist - Shedd Aquarium

• Tourist - Adler Planetarium

• Tourist - River Tours (via TripAdvisor)

• Tourist - Willis Tower / Skydeck / Ledge

• Sports - Soldier Field Tours

• Sports - Wrigley Field Tours

Thursday 4/11

• 7:30 PM Jon Anderson (Yes) @ The Arcada • 7PM Cubs vs Pirates

Friday 4/12

• 8PM The Purple Xperience @ The Arcada Theater

• 8PM The Real Inspector Hound @Steel Beam • 8PM Chris Kattan @ Zanies

• 1:30PM Cubs vs Angels

• 8PM Muse in Concert

Saturday 4/13

• 8PM The Real Inspector Hound @Steel Beam

• 8PM Uli Jon Roth @ The Arcada Theater

• 7:30PM Chris Kattan @Zanies

• 1:30PM Cubs vs Angels

• 7PM Guster in Concert

Sunday 4/14

• 3PM The Real Inspector Hound @Steel Beam

• 5PM Cornerstones of Rock @ The Arcada Theater

• 1:30PM Cubs vs Angels

Italian Restaurants:

Looking to load up on carbs Friday night? Here are some local

establishments for Italian food.

Restaurant Address Price

Salerno’s on the

Fox

320 N 2nd Street,

St. Charles IL

$$

Francesca’s by the

River

200 S 2nd Street

St. Charles IL

$$

La Zaza Trattoria 5 S 1st Street

St. Charles IL

$$

Nuova Italia 18 N 4th Street

St. Charles IL

$$

Olive Garden 3785 E Main Street

St. Charles IL

$$

Riganato Old World

Grille

700 E State Street

Geneva IL

$$

Villa Verone 416 Hamilton St

Geneva IL

$$

Aliano’s Ristorante 90 N Island Ave

Batavia IL

$$

Gaetano’s 15 E Wilson Street

Batavia IL

$$$

Local:

Spend your weekend enjoying all the quality entertainment and

activities that the Fox Valley has to offer!

The Arcada Theater:

A historic theater located in downtown St. Charles

that serves as a live music venue specializing in

Classic Rock. Stop by the Club Arcada Speakeasy

upstairs for a drink and a live music experience

with a local flair. You can find more information

and tickets at http://www.arcadalive.com/

7:30 PM Thursday April 11th

The Arcada Theater Jon Anderson: Prog Rock

8 PM Friday April 12th The Arcada Theater The Purple Xperience: Prince Tribute

8 PM Saturday April 13th

The Arcada Theater Uli Von Roth: Classic Rock/Heavy Metal

3 PM Sunday April 14th

The Arcada Theater Cornerstones of Rock: Classic Rock

The Paramount Theater:

A historic and cultural staple to the Fox

Valley, The Paramount Theater puts on

a vast array of shows, ranging from live

concerts to your favorite Broadway

shows. For tickets and information, click here.

Zanies Comedy Night Club:

Chicagoland’s premier 21+ comedy club has a

home right here in St. Charles. Eat, have a drink,

and prepare to laugh the night away.

Come see one of the longest serving members of

SNL, Chris Kattan, LIVE on Friday and Saturday

night! Click here for tickets.

Steel Beam Theater:

Nestled in the heart of downtown St. Charles,

Steel Beam Theater is an award winning

theater dedicated to fostering the arts in the

Fox Valley area and supporting talent of all

ages. Come see The Real Inspector Hound, a

witty spoof of Agatha-Christie style

melodramas. Friday April 12th, Saturday April

13th, and Sunday April 14th. Click here for tickets and information.

Fox River Distilling Co:

Indulge a little and spend an afternoon touring Fox

River Distilling Company and sampling the amazing

spirits they create, including their award winning gin.

The distillery is open for tours Friday from 12 to 6 PM

and Saturday from 12 to 5 PM. Click here for tours more information.

Penrose Brewery and Taproom:

A local favorite and worth a trip. Stop by

the taproom, sample the rotating selection

of beers, and tour the brewery. Food not

served on the premise so feel free to bring

some local take-out to accompany your

beers. Tours are given hourly. Click here for

more information.

The River Trail:

Before or after your run, explore over 38 miles of trail along the scenic

Fox River. Walk, run, or bike for a fun filled day outdoors.

Bikes are available to rent through Mill Race Cyclery. For more

information visit https://millrace.com/about/bike-rentals-pg897.htm

Kayak Rentals:

Spend a relaxing afternoon

paddling down the Fox River.

Book an afternoon adventure

through Kayak Myak in Batavia

and soak up some sun while

drifting down the water. We recommend booking this in advance.

http://kayakmyakrentalsllc.com/index.html

The Links Disc Golf Course:

Streatch those legs in beautiful

Wheeler Park in Geneva and

challenge yourself with the free Disc

Golf course set up in the park! It’s a

perfect challenge for all ages and

relaxing way to spend the afternoon. Click here for more information

iPanic Escape Room:

St. Charles is home to two different Escape Rooms.

Find clues, solve puzzles, and beat the clock in this

exciting race against time! Try one of six different

scenarios between the Pheasant Run and Main

Street location. Will you make it out in time?

Recommended for ages 13 and older. Click here for more information.

Third Street in Geneva:

Spend a day exploring the

quaint shops and restaurants

located on scenic 3rd street in

Geneva. For more

information, click here.

Chicago Style Pizza and Hot Dogs:

You can’t visit Chicago and not give two of our most famous staples a

try. For your convenient fix of Chicago Style Pizza and Hotdogs, we

recommend Giordano’s Pizza and Portillo’s. Two Chicagoland favorites

that are sure to please everyone right here in St. Charles!

City of Chicago:

You’re only a 45 minute drive, or a short train ride from Geneva’s Metra

Station to one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the United

States! While you’re here, consider taking some time to see Chicago

and some of its best known attractions.

You can search the full Metra Rail schedule here. We recommend the

10:37 AM, 12:37 PM, or 2:37 PM trains, departing from the Geneva

Station. Round trip fare is $16.50 or $10 on Saturday and Sunday.

Soldier Field and The Chicago Bears:

Even when The Chicago Bears are not in season,

Soldier Field hosts major concerts, cultural events,

art exhibits, and more.

Or, learn the history behind one of the NFL’s oldest

stadiums with one of their daily tour packages. For

more information, click here or visit

soldierfield.net/educational-tour.

The Lakefront Trail:

Feel the need to stretch your legs and get a little fresh air? Chicago’s

Lakefront Trail is 18 miles of scenic, paved pathways for walkers,

runners, bikers, you name it. Consider renting a bike for the day from a

Divvy Station, joining up with a Segway tour, or relaxing on one of the

many beaches along the trail for a great day outdoors.

Information on Divvy Stations: https://www.divvybikes.com/

SegWay Tours: https://www.chicagosegwaytour.com

Wrigley Field and The Chicago Cubs:

Come see one of the most beloved Chicago teams at the iconic Wrigley

Field! While you’re in town the Cub will be hosting The Pirates and The

Angels.

For more information, click here or visit

https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets

Guaranteed Rate Field and The Chicago

White Sox:

The Cubs aren’t your only source of

baseball while you’re in town. See the

other half of Chicago Baseball with The

White Sox and Guaranteed Rate Field.

Tours available on weekdays.

https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/schedule/2018-04

Museum Campus:

Chicago is home to several world class museums including The Field

Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and The Art Institute.

All are within a short walking distance from each other! A great way to

spend a day

alone or with

family,

consider

visiting all four

and seeing

everything the

beautiful

Museum

Campus has to

offer.

Millennium Park and The Bean:

Located in the heart of Chicago,

spend an afternoon exploring the

state-of-the-art collection of

architecture, landscape design,

and art that makes Millennium

Park iconic. Don’t forget to take a

photo in front of The Bean! For

more information, click here.

Willis Tower and the Skydeck:

Will you brave the tallest building in the

United States and stare over the ledge of

the Sky Deck? Put your fear of heights to

the test with this exhilarating experience!

More information here.

Navy Pier:

Restaurants, theaters, Ferris Wheel, House of

Mirrors; Navy Pier has it all. Come see one of

the most beloved attractions in all of Chicago

while you are here. More information here.

River Tours:

Give your legs a rest and take in the City of Chicago from a unique

vantage point. Book a river tour and hear the history of one of

America’s greatest cities. More information here.

Chicago’s Music Scene

Chicago is home to multiple amphitheaters, stadiums, and historic

theaters, making the city a must stop destination for touring bands.

While you’re here, kick off your race weekend or celebrate a great run

by attending one of the many great concerts taking place race

weekend.

Muse

The United Center, Chicago

Friday April 12th, 2019

Guster

The Riviera Theater, Chicago

Saturday April 13th, 2019