Guidebook for Chicagoland Area
Neighborhoods
Batavia is a delightful city with a small town feel - easy and quick access to everything Chicagoland! The Robins Nest is snuggled in one of Batavia's original farmhouse settlement- in a home built in 1890. Our sweet downtown is welcoming and progressive featuring mostly locally owned shops and restaurants- you feel like a neighbor when you are here! The local watering hole where everyone knows your name is less than 3 minutes from your front door! May through October on Saturdays our Farmers Artisan Market (within walking distance) has nature's bounty, local artists, food and entertainment every Saturday. The indoor Farmers Market is 2 blocks away and runs November to May. The Batavia Boardwalk is an incubator for new and upcoming businesses launching new ventures-open May through December weekends only. You can bike down or walk, (a less than 10-minute slow stroll) to the Fox River featuring the Batavia River Walk extends along the Depot Pond and Fox River where grand views of the river make amazing photography opportunities of Illinois nature and foliage. You can enjoy locally crafted coffee, brunch or shopping all along the Fox River. The Hall Quarry Beach (a quick three blocks away) is open seasonally and features family friendly swimming on a man-made beach with hot dogs and hamburgers and all the beach goodies with a very affordable all-day pass! Bike and kayak rentals are available downtown for your river adventure. The Metra Train in Geneva (Union Pacific WEST) is 4 minutes by car to your adventure to Chicago- a relaxing 90-minute scenic trip winding through all the Burbs to downtown Chicago to the Ogilvie Transportation Center- weekend passes are super cheap - $10.00 for both days (and certain holidays) you can get a hopper pass to get off and on at your leisure to numerous Burbs for shopping and sight-seeing for one low fee! Batavia is home to the world-famous Fermi-Lab- a cutting edge particle physics lab - a place where science and art co-exist - open year round for tours. The largest entertainment center of its kind, Funway features bowling, skating rink, laser tag, arcade, batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, and mini golf! (Some activities are seasonal) If its comedy you love- a brand new stand up comedy club "The Comedy Vault" in a historic location downtown features hilarious side-splitting acts you won't want to miss!
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Batavia
Batavia is a delightful city with a small town feel - easy and quick access to everything Chicagoland! The Robins Nest is snuggled in one of Batavia's original farmhouse settlement- in a home built in 1890. Our sweet downtown is welcoming and progressive featuring mostly locally owned shops and restaurants- you feel like a neighbor when you are here! The local watering hole where everyone knows your name is less than 3 minutes from your front door! May through October on Saturdays our Farmers Artisan Market (within walking distance) has nature's bounty, local artists, food and entertainment every Saturday. The indoor Farmers Market is 2 blocks away and runs November to May. The Batavia Boardwalk is an incubator for new and upcoming businesses launching new ventures-open May through December weekends only. You can bike down or walk, (a less than 10-minute slow stroll) to the Fox River featuring the Batavia River Walk extends along the Depot Pond and Fox River where grand views of the river make amazing photography opportunities of Illinois nature and foliage. You can enjoy locally crafted coffee, brunch or shopping all along the Fox River. The Hall Quarry Beach (a quick three blocks away) is open seasonally and features family friendly swimming on a man-made beach with hot dogs and hamburgers and all the beach goodies with a very affordable all-day pass! Bike and kayak rentals are available downtown for your river adventure. The Metra Train in Geneva (Union Pacific WEST) is 4 minutes by car to your adventure to Chicago- a relaxing 90-minute scenic trip winding through all the Burbs to downtown Chicago to the Ogilvie Transportation Center- weekend passes are super cheap - $10.00 for both days (and certain holidays) you can get a hopper pass to get off and on at your leisure to numerous Burbs for shopping and sight-seeing for one low fee! Batavia is home to the world-famous Fermi-Lab- a cutting edge particle physics lab - a place where science and art co-exist - open year round for tours. The largest entertainment center of its kind, Funway features bowling, skating rink, laser tag, arcade, batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, and mini golf! (Some activities are seasonal) If its comedy you love- a brand new stand up comedy club "The Comedy Vault" in a historic location downtown features hilarious side-splitting acts you won't want to miss!
City/town information
Chicago by car - 60 minutes, or by train, 90 minutes is very easily accessible! See The Bean, an off-Broadway Show, numerous museums, Botannical Gardens, Brookfield Zoo, Aquarium, the Beach, or any of our famous professional teams play: The Bears, Cubs, Blackhawks, White Sox, Chicago FIre Soccer, or The Bulls! CHI TOWN is waiting for you, then come back to quiet Batavia to relax, unwind, and hit the town again the next day!
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Chicago
Chicago by car - 60 minutes, or by train, 90 minutes is very easily accessible! See The Bean, an off-Broadway Show, numerous museums, Botannical Gardens, Brookfield Zoo, Aquarium, the Beach, or any of our famous professional teams play: The Bears, Cubs, Blackhawks, White Sox, Chicago FIre Soccer, or The Bulls! CHI TOWN is waiting for you, then come back to quiet Batavia to relax, unwind, and hit the town again the next day!
You won't want to miss Geneva Illinois! A quick 4 minutes from The Robins Nest - it's a MUST SEE when visiting us! Downtown Geneva is a beautiful tree-lined historical setting with blocks of local eateries, unique boutique shops, antiques, wine cellars, our favorite bookstore/coffee hangout, and a seasonal Sunday morning Farmers Market! Ask us for restaurant recommendations!
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Geneva
You won't want to miss Geneva Illinois! A quick 4 minutes from The Robins Nest - it's a MUST SEE when visiting us! Downtown Geneva is a beautiful tree-lined historical setting with blocks of local eateries, unique boutique shops, antiques, wine cellars, our favorite bookstore/coffee hangout, and a seasonal Sunday morning Farmers Market! Ask us for restaurant recommendations!
Beautiful St. Charles Il is another local favorite downtown to visit with fantastic local eateries, pubs, shopping, fantastic ladies resale boutique shop, and antiques all are waiting for you along the Fox River!
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St. Charles
Beautiful St. Charles Il is another local favorite downtown to visit with fantastic local eateries, pubs, shopping, fantastic ladies resale boutique shop, and antiques all are waiting for you along the Fox River!
Live Stand Up Cromedy
Not always family friendly, but always hilarious - the new Comedy Vault will be a great evening of comedy and laughter. Four Block walk - safe at all hours to walk.
Comedy Vault
18 East Wilson StreetNot always family friendly, but always hilarious - the new Comedy Vault will be a great evening of comedy and laughter. Four Block walk - safe at all hours to walk.
Food scene
Gammon Coach House
7 S Batavia AveIndoor or fun outdoor local eatery with unique offerings, two block walk
Super fun family friendly pizza joint with great atmosphere and great food! Worlds largest pretzel!!
Riverside Pizza & Pub - Batavia
142 West Wilson StreetSuper fun family friendly pizza joint with great atmosphere and great food! Worlds largest pretzel!!
Coffee
Great local coffee house, .2 miles from the Nest in the heart of downtown Batavia
Limestone Coffee & Tea
8 W Wilson StGreat local coffee house, .2 miles from the Nest in the heart of downtown Batavia
Swimming
Great family fun, a .4 mile walk from the The Nest - swimming in a beach setting with music, eats, and all-day passes! (seasonal)
Batavia Park District Quarry Park
400 South Water StreetGreat family fun, a .4 mile walk from the The Nest - swimming in a beach setting with music, eats, and all-day passes! (seasonal)
Family Fun
Great family fun less than a mile from The Robins Nest - featuring laser tag, bowling, go-karts, arcade, bumper boats, you name it! (Some activities are seasonal only - see their website)
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Funway
1335 S River StGreat family fun less than a mile from The Robins Nest - featuring laser tag, bowling, go-karts, arcade, bumper boats, you name it! (Some activities are seasonal only - see their website)
Fun for all ages, always a memorable trip for families!
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Six Flags Great America
1 Great America ParkwayFun for all ages, always a memorable trip for families!