Geneva, Illinois
Geneva is a city of 21,258 people in Kane County, Illinois, founded in 1835.
Why visit Geneva
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 103 parks and trails, 180 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arcada Theater, Fabyan Windmill, William Beith House and Campana Factory.
Weather in Geneva
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About Geneva
Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Illinois, United States. It is located in the far western side of the Chicago suburbs. Per the 2020 census, the population was 21,393.
From the Wikipedia article Geneva, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Arcada Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Theater and movie theater in St. Charles, Illinois, United States
105 East Main Street, St. Charles
Fabyan Windmill
Scenic view · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Windmill in Geneva Township, Kane County, Illinois
May 15-Oct 15 Sa-Su 13:00-16:00
Rustic Road Farm
Farm and orchard · 2.9 mi
Just-picked produce along other goods raised on the farm, such as eggs and honey. At various times throughout the year, pasture-raised...
1N292 Brundige Road, Elburn
We 09:00-14:00; Fr 09:00-14:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
Museums and landmarks35
William Beith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
8 Indiana Street, St. Charles
Campana Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Factory in Illinois, United States of America
901 North Batavia Avenue, Batavia
City Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
2 East Main Street, St. Charles
Andrew Weisel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
House in St. Charles, Illinois
Batavia Depot Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Railway station in Batavia, Illinois, United States
Batavia Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Former hospital in Illinois, United States
Central Geneva Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Durant House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Eastside Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic church in Illinois, United States
Elizabeth Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
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Fabyan Villa
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Garfield Farm and Inn Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Registered Historic Place in Illinois
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds103
Pottawatomie Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
Fabyan Japanese Tea Garden
Park · 1.3 mi
May 01-Oct 15: We,Su 13:00-16:00; Jun 01-Aug 31: Tu 13:00-16:00
Mill Creek Golf Club
Golf course · 2.8 mi
39W 525 Herrington Drive, Geneva
"closes at 8pm"
91 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes180
Acquaviva Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 2.4 mi
35 North Water Street, Batavia
week 11-52 Mo 04:00-21:00; week 11-52 Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; week...
Briana's Pancake House
Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch · 2.5 mi
Pancake house
10 North Island Avenue, Batavia
06:00-15:00
Hot Pan Noodles & Dumplings
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.4 mi
150 Houston Street, Batavia
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Riverside Pizza + Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
102 East Main Street, St. Charles
Su-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
835 South Randall Road, St. Charles
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-18:30
Wahlburgers
Restaurant · Burger, Bar And Grill · 1.5 mi
825 South Randall Road, St. Charles
Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su-Th 11:00-20:00
Alter Brewing + Kitchen
Bar and pub · 2.3 mi
12 South 1st Street, St. Charles
Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Daddio's Diner
Restaurant · 2.5 mi
134 West Wilson Street
Mo 06:00-14:00; Tu-Fr 06:00-19:30; Sa 06:30-14:00; Su 07:00-13:00
168 more on the map.
History
Two Native American trails crossed through Geneva. The Potawatomi people lived in the Geneva area, with their main chief, Waubonsee, leading a group that gathered just north of Aurora.
From the History section of Geneva, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Hotel Baker
Motel and hotel · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
100 West Main Street, St. Charles
Churches and places of worship24
First Methodist Church of Batavia
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
United Methodist Church of Batavia
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva
Place of worship · None · 1.2 mi
102 South 2nd Street, Geneva
Batavia Landmark United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.4 mi
Bethany Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.4 mi
8 South Lincoln Street, Batavia
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries74
Geneva Community High School
School · 1.0 mi
416 Mc Kinley Avenue, Geneva
Healthcare6
Duly Health and Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
3310 West Main Street, St. Charles
Map of Geneva
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kane County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DuPage County Airport (DPA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Batavia 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Campton Hills 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Aurora 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Bartlett 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Carol Stream 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Elgin 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Naperville 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Glendale Heights 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Bloomingdale 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Downers Grove 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- State Bank Geneva Illinois, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fabyan Windmill-13, Jauerback, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Baker (St. Charles, IL) 05, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arcada Theater Building (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Beith House (St. Charles, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Building (St. Charles, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campana Factory (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Methodist Church of Batavia (Batavia, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Methodist Church of Batavia (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holy Cross Church (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Illinois - Elizabeth Place - 20201024154140, John Wong 20, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IsaacWilsonHouse, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kane County - Riverbank Laboratories - 20201024152334, John Wong 20, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fabyan FLWright 1907, Smallbones, Public domain
- Stearns–Wadsworth House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Batavia Institute (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kane Co Courthouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Mrs. A. W. Gridley House (Batavia, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hubbard House St Charles, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Charles Municipal Building (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Depot (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Durant House, Smallbones, Public domain
- Hunt House (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
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