Visit St. Charles
Nestled in the Fox River Valley and just one hour west of Chicago, Greater St. Charles bursts with natural charm. Cruise the Fox River aboard a paddlewheel riverboat or canoe. Experience the abundance of parks and trails, perfect for spring and autumn hikes, summertime picnics, winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Dine along the river, applaud live theater performances, browse and buy in antique and boutique shops and appreciate our public art and architecture. Renowned events await you all year long in Greater St. Charles. For more information visit stcalliance.org.
Fortunate to boast 12 lodging and meeting facilities, 11 hotels offer splendid getaway options, from the Midwest’s largest entertainment resort, Pheasant Run Resort, to the riverfront Hotel Baker, to a wide selection of select service hotels. For corporate and association groups only, the Q Center’s amenities for meetings and training is unparalleled.
Our Faces and Places shape the rich and vibrant fabric of Greater St. Charles, with the City of St. Charles boasting a tourism tradition more than two centuries old. Click here for a glimpse into the city’s history. Greater St. Charles’ distinctive culture and the spirit of our proud residents embrace all who come to visit.
Our goal is to send each visitor home with a great, unique story to tell and the desire to visit again…and again…and again.
PREFERRED HOTELS
QUALITY INN & SUITES
The Quality Inn & Suites® hotel in Saint Charles is near the Arcada Theatre and lets you relax and focus on the people and experiences you came for. Conveniently located off East Main Street, this pet-friendly Saint Charles hotel gives you easy access to local sites! Each guest room offers a refreshing shower, flat-screen TV, microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer and more! Your Q Bed features a comfortable, premium mattress and linens, a generous supply of fluffy pillows and a soft, plush blanket—because we know how much you value a good night’s sleep. Long-distance travelers will appreciate our guest laundry facilities. Mention ARCVIP to receive a 10% on lodging.
HILTON GARDEN INN
Attached to 18,000 sq. ft. of event space at the Advanced Center for Training, this suburban hotel is across the street from the DuPage County Airport and the Pheasant Run Golf Course. All rooms and suites offer modern decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen TVs, microwaves, minifridges and free WiFi. Some rooms include fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.
OTHER LOCAL HOTEL OPTIONS
HOTEL BAKER
At Hotel Baker, our objective is to make your overnight stay restful and relaxing. From our timeless, elegant rooms to our Colonel Baker suite, accommodations are all tastefully furnished and individually decorated in vintage style with the latest amenities. Superb service is designed to meet every need, along with little luxuries like fluffy robes and silky Egyptian cotton bed linens. Many rooms have whirlpool tubs which add to your indulgent mood. Begin your weekday mornings enjoying our complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast.
HOLIDAY INN & SUITES
Relaxed overnight accommodations featuring top of the line mattresses, sure to provide you with a great night’s rest. Indulge in our valuable amenities including free high-speed Wi-Fi, cable television, onsite restaurant, lounge, fitness room, oversized indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, free parking and onsite laundry facilities. Enhance your extended stay experience with one of our fully furnished suites, some including full kitchens. We are conveniently located 3 miles (or less) to major Chicago highways. Don’t feel like driving, take advantage of our complimentary 5-mile radius shuttle.
RESTAURANTS
CLUB ARCADA SPEAKEASY AND RESTAURANT
PARK ONCE…Dinner and a Show all under ONE roof! We have an exquisite 1920s Speakeasy & Restaurant on the 3rd floor of the Arcada Theatre! Park once, have dinner on the 3rd Floor, then go downstairs to the show! There is a fabulous dinner menu that includes an amazing East-Coast Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, a European Charcuterie Board, Homemade Flatbreads, an incredible Slider Flight consisting of three mini sandwiches: Ron’s Homemade Meatball, Slow Roasted Pot Roast, and Bourbon Pulled Pork, Maple Glazed Salmon and the juiciest Filet Mignon you have ever had!
RIVERSIDE PIZZA
102 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 549-6644
A sit down pizzeria, bar serving pizza, pastas, burgers, wings, salads. TWO FULL BARS • 13 LARGE FLAT SCREEN TV’s • FAMILY FUN FOR ALL
FLAGSHIP ON THE FOX
100 S. Riverside, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 549-7672
A sit down bar serving appetizers, soups, sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads. Featuring an indoor patio with swings, darts, shuffleboard, and arcade games. TWO FULL BARS • 32 LARGE FLAT SCREEN TV’s
SZECHWAN
117 W. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1889
Casual Chinese dining. Lunch buffet Sun-Fri. Carry-out, delivery, catering available. No MSG. Show your Arcada tickets for a 15% discount!