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Long noted for its natural charm along the scenic Fox River, St. Charles, Illinois, located an hour west of Chicago, is surrounded by international sights and sounds! Around the World allows visitors to experience a culturally diverse tour filled with divine dining and exhilarating entertainment! Breakfast in an Irish pub. Dine in a Himalayan restaurant. Tour an 1850's Dutch windmill and stroll through beautiful Japanese gardens; this tour is sure to create memories that last a lifetime
Day 1:
Visit St. Charles, Illinois and experience a bit of the world! Kick off
your tour with an authentic Nepalese lunch at Taste of the Himalayas.
Next, head to the Fabyan Villa and Japanese Gardens. Remodeled
in 1907 by Frank Lloyd Wright, George and Nelle Fabyan's riverside
home is now a museum. Filled with their private collection of Asian
artifacts and natural history specimens, the mansion museum boasts a
garden designed by Taro Otsuka, a Japanese landscape architect.
Enjoy this garden tour and learn how you might add beauty to your
own backyard. A short walk takes you to an 1850s Dutch windmill,
another treasure of the Fabyans. This five-story, 68-foot windmill is fully
restored to operate by natural wind energy. Next, experience Hindu
culture at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in nearby Bartlett, where
you will enjoy hours of discovery and peace. Over 7,000 tons of Italian
Carrara marble and Turkish limestone were hand-carved by skilled
craftsmen in India and assembled in just 16 months right here in the
states. A taste of Italy awaits at Onesti Dinner Club & Italian Chop
House. Housed in a former Catholic church and built in 1851, Onesti's
is a truly unique experience for dinner.
Day 2:
Experience Ireland with a traditional breakfast at McNally's Irish Pub
before heading to St. Charles' Pottawatomie Park to enjoy good old
American fun on a Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise! Enjoy a scenic
Fox River cruise, from May-October, aboard a Mark Twain replica
paddlewheel boat. Private charters are available as well as lunch and
dinner cruises. Or choose to cruise in the evening, with a French wine
and cheese night. You'll enjoy hearing about St. Charles' rich history
and culture from our historian who will board your motorcoach for a
complimentary driving tour. Ever wonder who invented barbed wire
and why? This and more will be included in a trivia quiz, complete
with prizes. Stop at our museum, too. Next stop: Chicago-style
pizza at Gino's East! A trip to the Windy City isn't complete without a
slice of famous, deep-dish pizza. After lunch, receive a guided tour
of the beautiful Hotel Baker, listed on the National Register of Historic
Landmarks, and then spend free time in downtown St. Charles. Shop
at a collection of unique shops in Century Corners Shopping District
or visit Arcedium Coffeehouse, where coffee is roasted on site. Rent
a bicycle and enjoy over 30 miles of bike trails or take a stroll along
the Fox River. Enjoy Greek cuisine for dinner at Odyssey Authentic
Greek Taverna. Let your journey to flavor begin with flaming saganaki
and end with Grecian sea bass, de-boned right at your table. For
evening entertainment, see live theater at one of four theaters in
St. Charles. Choose from Noble Fool Theatricals at Pheasant Run Resort;
the quaint, 80-seat Steel Beam Theatre; the beautiful 1926 Arcada
Theatre; or Norris Cultural Arts Center.
Day 3:
Since St. Charles is just one hour west of Chicago, extend your tour and
visit Chinatown or Greek Town in downtown Chicago!
Trip Highlights: - Breakfast in a traditional Irish pub and Himalayan food for lunch
- Italian dinner in a restored 1850's church
- Popular American performance at Steel Beam Theatre
- 1850's (working) Dutch windmill tour
- Exquisite marble carvings at America's largest Hindu Mandir
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