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The Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve was created by Colonel and Mrs. George Fabyan who lived on the 600-acre estate from 1905 to the 1930s. The estate includes a restored villa with diverse collections, a Japenese garden and a windmill.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Fabyan Dutch Windmill

The Fabyan Dutch Windmill was built by Louis Blackhaus, a German craftsman, between 1850-1860 on a site along York Road near Oak Brook. It was purchased by Colonel George Fabyan from Luis Reinke's widow for about $8,000 and moved to his estate known as Riverbank (now Fabyan Forest Preserve), in 1914

Geneva, IL Landmarks

Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden

The Fabyan Villa Museum features a Frank Lloyd Wright home and museum exhibits from the collection of George Fabyan. Wednesdays guided architecture tours every half hour May 15-Oct. 15

Geneva, IL Museums

Kane County Cultural Center

This 50+ acre forest preserve houses the Philip B. Elfstrom Stadium (home of the Kane County Cougars minor league baseball team), the Roberta Campbell Cultural & Conference Center (used for art exhibits, and community activities) and a picnic/

Geneva, IL Cultural Centers

Fox River Trail

A 32-mile paved biking/

Geneva, IL Hiking Trails


Things to do near Geneva, IL

Broken Arrow Golf Club -North/South

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Stardust Bowl

84 lanes with automatic scoring, banquet hall accommodating 300, sports bar, pool tables, snack bar, game room, nursery, 4.5 ...

Heather Ridge Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Empress Casino Joliet

Enjoy complimentary admission to the Empress' two vessels, offering over 1,000 slots and 60 table games. Steakhouse, casual d...

Braidwood Fairways

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...