Geneva - Illinois - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Originally inhabited by the Illinois and Prairie Pottawatomi tribes, Geneva, Illinois is a city of about 19,000 people. The town is located in the Fox River Valley, about 40 miles west of Chicago. In this quaint town, the historic architecture is not large and ornate, rather, the historic homes are conservative and plain and many of the homes that were built in the late 19th century are well maintained.

There are 53 parks in Geneva so it will not be difficult to spend an enjoyable day outdoors with the family. Playgrounds, basketball courts, picnic shelters, fishing and walking trails abound. Recreational activities are just around every corner.

If you like to skateboard or even watch, the town's skateboarding park is free of charge. It is unsupervised, but has many features that make it attractive to skateboarders, in-line skaters and bike riders. Stone Creek Miniature Golf will provide you with many hours of fun as you try the challenging 18-hole course. This course has a river theme and as you go through the exciting obstacles you can enjoy the panoramic view of the scenery. When you want to enjoy a swim and meet some of the local people, Sunset Pool is open to the public. There are 8 lap lanes, a toddler's pool, concession stands and a play area for the children.

There is a wide range of accommodations to choose from when visiting Geneva. Stay at the 500 room Pheasant Run Resort, or choose one of the many hotels and motels in town, such as the Quality Inn, The Best Western, The Super 8 Motel and others. There is a rich selection of restaurants and eateries. Dine on French cuisine at Chez Francois or choose Italian at Chianti's. The Egg Harbor Café serves breakfast and lunch and you can dine in elegance at the Eagle Brook Country Club. There is something for every taste.

The avid shopper is certain to find something unique in one of the hundred specialty stores located here. Most of them are nestled in Victorian style homes and feature exclusive one of a kind treasures.