Kane County, IL

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

St. Charles History Museum

Saint Charles, IL Museums

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

The internationally acclaimed center for high energy physics research posseses the world's most powerful particle accelerator where particles circle the four mile ring 57,000 times each second.

Batavia, IL Science Centers

Elgin Area Historical Society Museum

Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include the Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin Road race memorabilia, the all new "Song of Hiawatha Pageant" exhibit, the "Elgin: An All America City"

Elgin, IL Museums

Norris Cultural Arts Center

Saint Charles, IL Performing Arts Centers

Fermilab Ramsey Auditorium

The mission of the Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series is to celebrate the artistic and intellectual vision of Fermilab by actively fostering an appreciation of science and the performing arts in neighboring communities. "Fermilab"

Batavia, IL Education Centers

Fabyan Japanese Garden

Designed in 1914

Geneva, IL Gardens

Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center

World class music, dance and theatre. Enjoy an evening out, entertainment for the family, or a chance to satisfy your cravings for culture. Also home to the Children'

Elgin, IL Performing Arts Centers

Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve

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 1930

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

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

Elgin Historic District

Explore rare architecture in this historic district. The entire district of 667 homes is listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Elgin, IL Historic Districts