Historic St. Charles features charming clusters of antiques shops and specialty boutiques throughout downtown. Just minutes away is the beautiful Charlestowne Mall, downtown Geneva, Geneva Commons, and Chicago Premium Outlet. For true antiques adventurers, stroll through hundreds of dealers at the monthly Kane County Flea Market.

Carnival Snacks
1 W Illinois St Charles, IL 60174 630-584-7284

Featuring Gourmet popcorn made on site - cheese, caramel real butter and other specialty flavors. Also offering hard-to-find and retro candies such as Bun bars, licorice, sponge candy, Magnolias, wax lips and Mallo Cups.

Century Corners Historic Shopping District
One block east of the Fox River, one block north of Rt. 64
St. Charles, IL | (630) 377-6161

A unique shopping and dining experience in historic downtown St. Charles. Century Corners is a group of shops housed in former Victorian homes on tree-lined streets, surrounded by beautiful gardens, on the east bank of the Fox River. Most shops open 7 days a week.

Charlestowne Mall
3800 E. Main Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630) 513-1120

Open 7 days a week. You'll find the best of everything at Charlestowne Mall, the most unique center in the Fox Valley. Visit more than 100 boutiques, specialty shops and nationally famous stores including Carson Pirie Scott, Kohl's, Sears, Disney and more. Now Open, Von Maur. Classic Cinemas 18-screen theater. There's so much more at Charlestowne Mall. Dine at exciting eateries in the food court and ride the enchanting, two-level Italian Carousel.

Chicago Premium Outlets
At I-88 and Farnsworth Avenue | Aurora, IL | (630) 585-2200

Chicago's newest center for designer and name-brand outlets, including Ann Taylor Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Guess, Nike and more. Opening late May 2004. See our web site for a complete listing of stores. Motorcoach groups welcome. Contact the St. Charles Visitors Bureau for group and motorcoach tour assistance. 800-777-4373

Critters Pet Shop
1437 W. Main Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630) 584-0200

Open Daily in the Valley Shopping Center. A family owned pet store offering a full line of pets and supplies.

Geneva Commons
602 Commons Drive | Geneva, IL 60134 | (630) 262-0044

Geneva Commons has a wonderful mix of 75+ merchants from familiar favorites to new and unique shops. Spend time shopping, eating and relaxing in this open-air center. Dine at a wide variety of eateries, most of which provide outdoor seating. Geneva Commons is open daily: Monday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm.

Meijer
Randall Road at Rt. 38 | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630)762-7200

"A Million Reasons - A Single Store!" From home decor, clothing, fashions and groceries to home improvement and more

Panaché
210 Cedar Avenue | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630) 587-1090

Open daily in the Century Corners District. Adornments for homes of taste. Clothing and bath products. An intriguing shop.

Stein Mart
3619 E. Main Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630) 513-5393

A hybrid of a department store and discounter. Unique merchandise: Ladies, Mens and children's apparel and shoes. Gifts and linens for the home. Open daily 10am to 9am; Sundays noon to 6pm.

Stonehouse on Cedar
201 Cedar Avenue | St. Charles, IL | (630) 762-0762

Open daily in the historic Century Corners District. Stonehouse is focused on providing hand-made functional art for the individual and the home. A wonderful selection of contemporary and classic items of decor and more.

Super Target
3885 E. Main Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630)232-3980

Discount Retail Shopping/Grocery Store Hours: Mon.- Sat. 8 a.m.- 11 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.

The Warehouse Antiques & Confectionery
16 N. First Avenue | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630) 584-6368

Open Wednesday through Saturday. Antiques, primitives, collectibles, unusual gifts, bears & toys. Visit our old-fashioned confectionery shop featuring fudge, hand-dipped confections, novelty candies, Jelly Bellies and more.

The Wine Exchange
1 W. Illinois Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630) 513-5577

Open daily. A wine shop offering the world's finest wines you won't find anywhere else. Stop in for our Saturday wine tastings from 1-5 p.m. In Fox Island Square, across from the Blue Goose Super Market.

Town House Books & Cafe
105 N. Second Avenue | St. Charles, IL 60174 | Books:(630)

584-8600 or Cafe:(630) 584-8603. Open 7 days a week in the historic Century Corners District. Personalized service from a knowledgeable and friendly staff. Come in, browse & buy books at your leisure. Stay for home-made lunch in our cozy Town House Cafe next door