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Area Attractions

Q Center’s location in the charming Fox Valley area is convenient to the architecture, cultural venues, sports and landmarks that have made Chicago famous. Talk with your personal Q Conference Planning Manager about an off-site adventure. The links below show the variety of activities available in the area.

St. Charles

St. Charles Calendar of Events
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce
St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau

General Chicago

Centerstage for Chicago music, theater, sports and more.
Chicago Sidewalk for events and things to do
Chicago Traveler for events and things to do
Choose Chicago Chicago’s Official Visitor’s Guide
Metromix the Chicago Tribune’s list of activities and entertainment

Golf

Play golf at any one of the numerous courses (link to list prepared by Q Center) in the Fox Valley area. Your Sales Manager or Conference Planning Manager can help you plan an outing. See also: Golf Chicago

Bowling

Bowling Green Sports Center
St. Charles Bowl

Spectator Sports

Chicago Bears
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Fire Soccer
Chicago Wolves
Chicago White Sox
Kane County Cougars
Schaumburg Flyers
Soldier Field

Shopping

Charlestowne Mall* 5 minutes away
Geneva Commons* 10 minutes away
City of St. Charles
Downtown Geneva
Chicago Premium Outlets* 25 minutes away
Woodfield Mall
Merchandise Mart

*Regularly scheduled shopping shuttles go to these locations (no charge or nominal transportation fee). For current schedules, email Q Center Front Desk or call 1-630-444-4261.

Landmarks

Chicago Historical Society
Chicago Parks
Navy Pier Chicago
Sears Tower
Robie House

Museums, Aquariums and Zoos

Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago Architecture Foundation
DuSable Museum of African American History
Field Museum of Natural History
Glessner House Museum
John Hancock Observatory
Lincoln Park Zoo
Museum of Science & Industry
Shedd Aquarium
Smart Museum of Art

Music and The Arts

Chicago blues clubs
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Civic Opera House
Chicago comedy clubs 
Hubbard Street Dance
Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
Ticketmaster
United Center

Transportation

A-1 Airport Limousine Service
Metra Trains
Chicago Transit Authority
Pace Bus

Local cab and shuttle:
Spare Wheels: 1-630-377-4637
Family Cab: 1-630-660-5378
A-1 Cab: 1-847-888-3990


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