Living in a waterfront community doesn’t have to be just for summer retreats, and if you’ve longed to be near the water year-round, you don’t have to travel far! There are plenty of beautiful locations in northern Illinois where you and your family can enjoy all the benefits of shoreline living. In addition to proximity to rivers or lake, all of the featured communities have unique amenities, shopping and dining options, activities and events that make them exceptional choices for a permanent home, a vacation home or just a weekend getaway. St.
Charles Straddling DuPage and Kane counties is St. Charles, offering all of the amenities of a big city, nestled along the quaint Fox River. A vibrant nightlife, upscale and casual restaurants and plenty of recreation and wellness activities make this community an excellent choice for anyone who wants both peaceful shoreline living and a bustling downtown.
For the outdoor recreation enthusiast, St. Charles has gorgeous parks, a bike path along the Fox River, dog parks, skate parks and public outdoor swimming pools. Boating and kayaking on the Fox River is a popular past time for residents and visitors.
A great way to explore the river is on a majestic paddlewheel riverboat docked at Pottawatomie Park, or rent a canoe or pedal boat from the St. Charles Park District. Fishing is available from several city parks located on the river.
St. Charles is a festival town, with many community events dotting the city calendar. Every October.