Shopping and Dining for a Girlfriends' Getaway in St. Charles, IL

Grab your BFF and head to St. Charles, an hour west of Chicago in the Fox River Valley, where you'll find unique shopping, great food, and affordable lodging.

This is the real deal, an independent bookstore and cafe where you can browse the shelves to your heart's content and enjoy a full lunch and cafe menu as well. Located on a quiet corner in the Century Corners Historic District on the east side of the Fox River, Townhouse Books opens their sidewalk and patio space for outdoor dining w... More >
This is the real deal, an independent bookstore and cafe where you can browse the shelves to your heart's content and enjoy a full lunch and cafe menu as well. Located on a quiet corner in the Century Corners Historic District on the east side of the Fox River, Townhouse Books opens their sidewalk and patio space for outdoor dining when weather permits.
After lunch at Townhouse Books & Cafe, stroll the Century Corners Historic District to discover its many unique artisan shops and galleries.
Visit the Fine Line shop and associated galleries for one-of-a-kind creations by local artists.
For the best vintage shopping finds in Chicagoland, plan your getaway to coincide with the Kane County Flea Market that's held on the first weekend of March through December on the county fairgrounds.
Visit the Fine Line shop and associated galleries for one-of-a-kind creations by local artists.
You'll love the funky architectural details in this fully modernized historical hotel, in the center of downtown St. Charles within walking distance of many restaurants of shops.
Even if you don't stay at the Hotel Baker, be sure to stop in to enjoy the chef's creative menu at the ROX City Grill.
Even if you don't stay at the Hotel Baker, be sure to stop in to enjoy the chef's creative menu at the ROX City Grill.  More
Even if you don't stay at the Hotel Baker, be sure to stop in to enjoy the chef's creative menu at the ROX City Grill.
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Lanora Schoeny Mueller
Lanora Schoeny Mueller
"Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money." Jules Renard writer, photographer, traveler, dabbler in domestic arts
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