Sport & Outdoor
Family FavoriteVilla Olivia
$25–$50Family ski, tubing and golf destination in Bartlett with a quad chairlift, six rope tows and an 18-hole golf course.
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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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