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St. Charles, Illinois

St. Charles, Illinois is a sightseeing stop in St. Charles, IL, part of the Chicago guide. Cost: free.

· St. Charles, IL

Why you should go…

St. Charles sits along the Fox River about 40 miles west of Chicago, with a compact downtown of boutiques, antique shops, and restaurants along a riverwalk. The restored Arcada Theatre and the Hotel Baker are local landmarks that anchor the town's day-trip appeal.

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  • #downtown
  • #day trip
  • #shopping
  • #riverwalk

What's around here?

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