2013 Travel Guide
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Merichka's
Since 1933, the Zdralevich family has offered great steaks, chicken, seafood & sandwiches in a casual dining atmosphere. Open Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM. We welcome groups and have banquet facilities for up to 120.
CITY: Crest Hill
Artemisia Home & Interior Decorating
A unique blend of antiques and elements. Unusual artisan works and uncommon finds including one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories.
CITY: Geneva
East Side Pub
Neighborhood sports bar and grill. Serving standard pub fare. Daily drink specials. NFL Sunday ticket. Worldwide sports programming.
CITY: St. Charles
Angel Kisses of St. Charles
Religious articles, baptism gifts, books, exquisite angel and religious figurines.
CITY: St. Charles
Rox City Grill
Rox City Grill is located inside Hotel Baker in the heart of Downtown St. Charles. Their menu is American Cuisine and features a large variety of appetizers.
CITY: St. Charles
Mr. Samurai Steakhouse
Authentic Japanese steakhouse, fresh sushi bar, hibachi grill and bar, tepan-yaki chef prepares right at your table.
CITY: St. Charles
Nat's on Maple
Our restaurant features trendy comfort food where food and friends come together. Join us for lunch, dinner and private parties. Unique to the Nat's on Maple restaurant is our catering service. We cater all events including: luncheons, business meetings, graduations, holiday parties, weddings, bridal showers, and many more. We accept reservations for parties of 6 or more people. We also reserve Sundays for private parties of 25 people or more.
CITY: Sycamore
Ski's All American Pub
Whether you're looking for good food, a great time with friends, or just hanging out in an all around exciting atmosphere, then you've come to the right place. You name the event and Ski's All American Pub is the place to be. "Come for the food, stay for the fun." Try one of our delicious pizzas or come in for our all you can eat fish fry! Relax in our beer garden, or play a few rounds of darts! A private party room is available for up to 50 guests.
CITY: Sycamore
Towne Square Family Restaurant
Come on in to Towne Square and enjoy a nice meal in a friendly atmosphere. We offer everything from breakfast to dessert. Enjoy a tasty burger, or try one of our delightful sandwiches. Our menu is full of variety that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
CITY: Sycamore
Nancy's Pizza
Award Winning Pizza served in 4 crusts - 2 1/2' stuffed, 1 1/2" stuffed Lite, Original Thin, Super Thin. Also serving Appetizers, Salads, Pasta and Sandwiches. Pick Up - Delivery - Catering. Open Daily 10 AM. Complete menu available.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Wildwood
Wildwood features upscale American cuisine that includes oak-grilled steaks and chops, fresh seafood, poultry, pasta and vegetarian dishes. Enjoy your dining experience in the warmly-decorated dining room, the spacious outdoor courtyard overlooking the Dodson Place water garden, or in the Wildwood lounge. Or just stop by to sample our extensive martini selection, wine by the glass and specialty beer offerings.
CITY: Geneva
Geneva Green Market
The Geneva Green Market promotes local, organic and sustainable-produced products from local artisan farmers and producers who provide freshness, biodiversity, the highest quality food and the basis of regional cuisine. Geneva Green Market is an educational forum for consumers to learn the uses and benefits of quality, locally grown or prepared food products. This is designed to establish an appreciation of nutritional values of produce and to provide more flavor, freshness and variety of locally grown product. Held every Thursday, 7am to 1pm, June through October.
CITY: Geneva
Corfu Restaurant
Family-style dining with sandwiches, soups and salads. Greek and Italian dishes a specialty. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY: St. Charles
Norton Farm
Open May through October, the farm offers home-grown produce and fruits, flowers and bedding plants, and a petting zoo. Visit Norton Hollow October 1-31 for free hayrides, a straw maze and a corn tunnel.
CITY: St. Charles
Primrose Farm
This 1930s living history farm features a farmhouse, barns, livestock, farm discovery trails, fruit orchard, garden plots and a picnic pavilion.
CITY: St. Charles
St. Charles Heritage Center
See rotating exhibits of St. Charles history, including Civil War artifacts, local industry and other fascinating items.
CITY: St. Charles
Nuova Italia
Breathtaking dining experience in classic, 160 year old church. Serving authentic Italian food. Dine in & carry out. We also offer catering for all your special occasions.
CITY: St. Charles
William Beith House
An 1850 limestone Greek Revival home restored and developed as a preservation study house.
CITY: St. Charles
Charm Thai Restaurant
A unique combination of Thai cuisine and sushi bar. Cozy setting, great for families.
CITY: St. Charles
MVP Sports Club
We have drink specials every day of the week! Come in and see for yourself. Our specials are guarenteed to quench your thirst without breaking your wallet. Stop in to try our cuisine and treat your tastebuds to a vacation in paradise. Our menu is sure to satisfy even the mightest hungers! Host your next party or gathering on our outdoor patio or rooftop terrace! Or let us cater your next event!
CITY: Sycamore
Heritage Prairie Farm
Open year-round, market is home to a variety of products including raw and infused honey, seasonally, organically grown produce. Fresh, local produce such as milk, eggs and meats. A great place for a wedding or any other social event.
CITY: Elburn
Paramount Arts Centre and Copley Theatre
This historic landmark theatre offers affordable, live entertainment, comedy, concerts, dance and family shows. Group discounts/theatre rentals; perfect for meetings, performances, fundraisers and banquets.
CITY: Aurora
Cradles & All
Unique children's furniture store specializing in bedding and accessories from baby through teen. Gift items, custom orders and baby shower registry available.
CITY: Geneva
Hink's Bar & Grill
Stop in today for lunch or dinner at Hink's Bar & Grill and receive true midwestern hospitality! Enjoy a nice meal, a cold drink, and a great atmosphere. Hink's is located within walking distance form Sycamore's downtown shopping district.
CITY: Sycamore
26 - 28
Sycamore's Turning Back Time
Join us Friday night for Summer on State, free outdoor movie for the whole family. Saturday night is Cruise Night, presented by Auto Meter Products, from 3-11pm. Bringing back the sounds of the 50’s and 60’s, Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones will take the stage from 7-10pm. Discover Sycamore’s Cruise Night will also include a Classic Car Cruise Parade, beer garden, Disc Jockey, food vendors and more! Sunday, July 28th brings the 14th Annual Fizz Ehrler Memorial Car Show to downtown Sycamore. Help the Turning Back Time Car Club reach their goal of 1,000 car show registrations. Registration will take place from 8am until noon with the award presentation at 3:30pm sharp. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of Turning Back Time specials at downtown merchants and restaurants.
CITY: Sycamore
LaQuinta Inn
Featuring 99 spacious guest rooms. Continental deluxe breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, and exercise room Meeting spaces available. Wirelss high speed internet. Pets are welcome.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Bea's Wok'n Roll
Bea's Wok'n Roll is a family restaurant that strives to conquer a variety of exotic and authentic Asian cuisine. Bea offers dining in, and take out.
CITY: DeKalb
8
DeKalb Kite Fest
Looking for a fun family day out? The DeKalb Kite Fest is great fun for the whole family whether you choose to make, fly, or just watch the kites fly. There are lots of large beautiful kites that fill the sky. Location: Corner of Lucinda and Kishwaukee Drive DeKalb Kite Fest WhenSunday, Sep 8, 2013 WhereCorner of Lucinda Ave and Kishwaukee Drive, DeKalb (map) DescriptionCorner of Lucinda and Kishwaukee Drive, NIU Campus. Stunt kites, dancing kites, food, and activities for the kids & family. dekalbcountycvb.com
CITY: DeKalb
Trellis Farm & Garden
Your local Purina Feed Dealership offering the best in equine, small animal and wild bird needs. The new face of feed, seed and urban gardening.
CITY: St. Charles
Chapel in the Pines
Nestled among fragrant pines and sumptuous flower gardens stands the Chapel in the Pines, a charming Victorian-style country church.
CITY: Sycamore
23 - 27
Sycamore Pumpkin Fest
2013 is the 52nd Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival downtown. Back in 1956, Wally Thurow, who is known as Sycamore’s "Mr. Pumpkin", began what was to become the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival when he displayed a few decorated pumpkins on his front lawn to turn Halloween into a time of fun and creativity. In 1962, through the efforts of Mr. Pumpkin and the Sycamore Lions Club, the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival became an official celebration in Sycamore. The Courthouse lawn is the center of activities, including thousands of decorated pumpkins on display, there are also art and craft shows, a house walk, a pie eating contest, a carnival, a fun fair, a race and other events. The festival is concluded by a giant parade on Sunday afternoon.
CITY: Sycamore
Nehring Center Gallery
This gallery, located in a renovated bank building from the 1900s, presents rotating exhibitions of fine art and historical artifacts, in addition to lectures, performances and other programs.
CITY: DeKalb
8 - 11
Sycamore's Steam Show and Threshing Bee
For the last 56 years, the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club has sponsored the Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee the second Thursday in August. The event starts at 6:00 a.m. with breakfast and is then followed by a church service, the National Anthem, and the Raising of the Flag. The afternoon is filled with threshing of steam engines and tractors and spotlights a 1:30 p.m. parade of old steam engines, tractors, cars and other antique machines. Activities for kids, a petting zoo, bake sale and flea market all take place on the fairgrounds as well. OPEN DAILY 7 AM TO 6 PM. FREE PARKING. Admission: Adults $6, Children under 12 Free. Thursday Senior Citizens $3
CITY: Sycamore
13 - 16
PrairieFest
Celebrating our 25th Anniversary, this festival is attended by approximately 50,000 during the course of the weekend. PrairieFest events are held throughout Oswego with the main festival grounds located at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Road. The event features main stage entertainment, children's performers, expo village, petting zoos, pony rides, camel rides, children's activities, parade, bed races, touch a truck event and more. There is no gate admission. The event is free, compliments of our generous business sponsors.
CITY: Oswego
14 - 15
Blues on the Fox
The 17th Annual Blues on the Fox is the City of Aurora's annual festival that celebrates the city's rich history of the Blues. In the late 1930's literally hundred's of Blues recordings were made in Aurora's downtown at the Sky Club at the top of the Leland Hotel. Join us at RiverEdge Park to experience six amazing blues music acts over one incredible weekend.
CITY: Aurora
12 - 14
Windmill City Festival
Windmill City Festival has long been a staple of the community and has become a tradition for many families. This 3 day event includes a carnival, 5k race, pet parade, and an ice cream eating contest. Every member of the family is sure to find a new favorite activity! This year's festival will be held Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14 at the Riverwalk in downtown Batavia. Admission is free.
CITY: Batavia
27 - 28
Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festical
This festival is more than music and food, it is the celebration of Puerto Rican heritage. Traditional Puerto Rican music attracts island traditionalists, while the more modern music entertains the youth. The festival is a family event providing a social atmosphere for families to mingle and enjoy authentic foods while allowing time for the kids to play games. The main focus is the parade which provides an opportunity for the Puerto Rican community and friends to celebrate its culture.
CITY: Aurora
Oct 27
Blacksmith Demonstrations and Tours
Live blacksmith demonstrations and tours at the Joseph F. Glidden Homestead June 9th and 23rd from Noon to 4:00 pm. and on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.
CITY: DeKalb
22 - 23
Bike MS Tour De Farms
Thousand of cyclists to participate in Bike MS: Tour De Farms on June 22 & 23, 2013, in DeKalb. Bike MS: Tour de Farms is one of the largest fundraisers of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter. Children under 12 years old are invited to participate in a special Bike MS course exclusively for junior riders, on Saturday, June 22, at 3 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older and submit a $15 registration fee. Also on Saturday, five Chicago-based bands will perform from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Residents of DeKalb and the surrounding communities are invited to attend. Registration for Bike MS is open to individual riders, teams, volunteers and virtual riders.
CITY: DeKalb
7 - 9
Malta Days!
Malta Days Festival! Come share the family fun! June 7th,8th, & 9th in downtown Malta, Illinois. You'll find something for everyone, including a carnival, food booths, crafters, business booths, sound stage, pancake breakfast, a car ahow, 5K walk/run, auction and a beer garden. Free stage entertainment all weekend!
CITY: Malta
Chapin's Restaurant
Chapin's is an upscale, casual restaurant located in the heart of Morris's historic Downtown. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Menu offers a wide selection of fine steaks and seafood, as well as fresh salads, vegetarian dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Enjoy a cappuccino or glass of wine in front of the fireplace late in the evening. Come in a stranger and leave as a friend. Traditional olde world ambiance.
CITY: Morris
1 - 2
Northern Illinois Art Show
Kishwaukee Valley Art League is proud to present the 42nd Annual Northern Illinois Art Show, located on the DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn. You'll find ceramics, fine art, folk art, jewelry, leather crafts, mixed media, oils/acrylics paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, textiles and woodworking.
CITY: Sycamore
Nov 26
NIU Footbal - Akron vs NIU Huskies Homecoming Game!
Cheer on NIU Footbal at the Akron* vs NIU Huskies Homecoming Game! Saturday, October 12th at NIU, Mid-American Conference Game.
CITY: DeKalb
21 - 22
Summer Solstice Indie Music and Craft Beer Festival
"Summer Solstice", the ultimate pairing of ground to glass brewed beverages and independent minded musicians on the cusp of greatness. The scenic Fox River will serve as the backdrop for this unique event in historic downtown Yorkville.
CITY: Yorkville
16 - 18
Smallville Superfest
This festival celebrates the spirit of everyone's favorite SuperHero and what he stands for. Warner Brothers and DC Comics chose Plano, IL to represent “Smallville” in the 2013 Superman movie "Man of Steel", a special place where a certain “super hero” came to Earth and spent his childhood days. It was here in Smallville that a “mild-mannered” boy learned the value of Truth, Justice, and the American Way.
CITY: Plano
