What to do and see in Saint Charles, Illinois (IL): The Best Things to do

September 16, 2021 Etsuko Causey

St. Charles is a city in DuPage and Kane counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It lies roughly 40 miles (64 km) west of Chicago on Illinois Route 64. According to a U.S. Census Bureau estimate in July 2012, the city had a total population of 33,327. The official city slogan is Pride of the Fox, after the Fox River that runs through the center of town. St. Charles is part of a tri-city area along with Geneva and Batavia, all western suburbs of similar size and relative socioeconomic condition.
Restaurants in Saint Charles

1. Second Street Tavern

221 S 2nd St, Saint Charles, IL 60174-2848 +1 630-443-8325 https://www.facebook.com/SecondStTavern/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Second Street Tavern

2. Riverbend Community Park

6N517 Geneva Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174-6623 +1 630-584-1885 https://www.stcparks.org/location/river-bend-community-park/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Riverbend Community Park

3. Pioneer Sholes Historic Site

37W370 Dean St LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Saint Charles, IL 60175-4838 +1 630-377-6424 [email protected] https://www.ppfv.org/pioneer-sholes-school/
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Pioneer Sholes Historic Site

4. Durant House Museum

37W700 Dean St, Saint Charles, IL 60175-4836 +1 630-377-6424 [email protected] https://www.ppfv.org/durant-house-museum/
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Durant House Museum

This 1843 farmhouse is authentically restored and furnished and is located on its original site. Costumed docents bring the past to life engaging visitors in farm life work and play activities. The Durant House beckons visitors of all ages to come enjoy a trip back in time. Visit our website for special events dates.

5. Steel Beam Theater

111 W Main St, Saint Charles, IL 60174-1809 +1 630-587-8521 http://steelbeamtheatre.com/
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Steel Beam Theater

6. Otter Cove Aquatic Park

3615 Campton Hills Dr, Saint Charles, IL 60175-6096 +1 630-513-4377 http://www.ottercove.org/Information/location.htm
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Otter Cove Aquatic Park

7. St. Charles History Museum and The Curious Fox Gift

215 E Main Street, Saint Charles, IL 60174-2040 +1 630-584-6967 [email protected] http://www.stcmuseum.org
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

St. Charles History Museum and The Curious Fox Gift

The St. Charles History Museum houses permanent and temporary exhibits, the Colonial Anderson Research Room, the Jack & Kathy Brens Exhibit Hall photo and research archives, the Curious Fox Gift Shop, administrative offices, and the collections storage facilities. The Museum is located in the 1928 McCornack Oil Company building at 215 East Main Street. The building served St. Charles as a Texaco gas station from 1928-1990. After renovations, the Museum opened to the public in May 2001. Prior to 2001, the Museum was located in the St. Charles Municipal Building. Leave your mark on history by supporting the St. Charles History Museum. The Museum relies on the generosity of its members and supporters throughout the community. The St. Charles History Museum is a 501(c) 3 and all charitable donations are tax deductible.

Reviewed By Steve74017

Very informative museum with well laid out exhibits. It is a small museum packed with lots of information that you can go through in and hour or two. Gives you the history of this quaint town. A must see.

8. Alley 64

212 W Main St, Saint Charles, IL 60174-1882 +1 630-513-6464 http://www.alley64.com/home.html
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Alley 64

9. Arcada Theatre

105 E Main St, Saint Charles, IL 60174-1927 +1 630-962-7000 http://www.oshows.com/
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4.5 based on 265 reviews

Arcada Theatre

Reviewed By 122emira - Saint Charles, United States

Attended several concerts here and while the venue is dated and full of nostalgia, it’s always neat to see that they really did a nice job in upkeep. Seats are comfortable and the Speak Easy restaurant and var upstairs is a wonderful treat. A must visit.

10. Tap House Grill

3341 W Main St, Saint Charles, IL 60175-1005 +1 630-443-1664 http://www.taphousegrills.com/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Tap House Grill

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