Spring 2019 Weekend Guide
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Spring 2019 Weekend Guide
Weekend at a Glance:
Every Day
Local Chicago
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Shopping - 3 Street Geneva • Outdoors - Lakefront Trail
• Outdoors - Fox River Trail – Walk / Jog / Bike • Outdoors - Millenium Park / The Bean
• Outdoors - Fox River Kayaking • Tourist - Navy Pier
• Outdoors - Wheeler Park Disc Golf • Tourist - Field Museum
• Tasting - Fox River Distillery • Tourist - Art Institute
• Tasting - Penrose Brewery and Taproom • Tourist - Shedd Aquarium
• Dining - Chicago Style Pizza – Giordanos • Tourist - Adler Planetarium
• Dining - Chicago Style Hot Dogs – Portillos • Tourist - River Tours (via TripAdvisor)
• Dining – Italian Restaurants • Tourist - Willis Tower / Skydeck / Ledge
• Entertainment - iPanic Escape Room • 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
• 1:30PM Cubs vs Angels
• 8PM The Purple Xperience @ The Arcada Theater • 8PM Muse in Concert
• 8PM The Real Inspector Hound @Steel Beam
• 8PM Chris Kattan @ Zanies
Saturday 4/13
• 1:30PM Cubs vs Angels
• 8PM The Real Inspector Hound @Steel Beam • 7PM Guster in Concert
• 8PM Uli Jon Roth @ The Arcada Theater
• 7:30PM Chris Kattan @Zanies
Sunday 4/14
• 3PM The Real Inspector Hound @Steel Beam • 1:30PM Cubs vs Angels
• 5PM Cornerstones of Rock @ The Arcada Theater
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 320 N 2nd Street, $$
Fox St. Charles IL
Francesca’s by the 200 S 2nd Street $$
River 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 $$
St. Charles IL
Riganato Old World 700 E State Street $$
Grille 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 The Arcada Theater Jon Anderson: Prog Rock
April 11th
8 PM Friday April 12th The Arcada Theater The Purple Xperience:
Prince Tribute
8 PM Saturday April The Arcada Theater Uli Von Roth: Classic
13th Rock/Heavy Metal
3 PM Sunday April The Arcada Theater Cornerstones of Rock:
14th 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
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