Explore Elgin Area

Explore Elgin Area The Elgin Area is rich with exciting and memorable experiences in Northern Kane County, Illinois. Welcome to the Elgin Area!

From cycling on the Fox River Trail to exploring authentic cuisine to enjoying some outdoor public artwork, there is an itinerary for every getaway. The Elgin Area is rich with exciting and memorable experiences. Enjoy the picturesque Fox River along the 36 miles of trails we have to offer; browse our antique shops and unique shopping venues; tour our amazing historical and cultural attractions al

l across Kane County; indulge in an array of dining experiences that will leave you craving more or simply relax in one of our affordable hotels or bed and breakfasts. We are conveniently located only 45 minutes from downtown Chicago and 30 minutes from O'Hare International Airport. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, there is something for everyone to do in all of our communities, including those in Kane County! Our communities of Bartlett, Burlington, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Elgin, Gilberts, Hampshire, Pingree Grove, Sleepy Hollow, South Elgin and West Dundee look forward to your visit! Mission
The mission of Explore Elgin Area is to collaboratively advocate for the thoughtful development and promotion of the region to stimulate the economy through tourism and create a sense of place for residents. Purpose
Explore Elgin Area exists to collaboratively share the pride and story of the region with everyone in order to enhance the community’s Quality of Life. Vision
The Elgin Area will be known for its diverse, historic, and authentic culture, welcoming visitors for memorable experiences. We encourage Fans to participate on our page but reserve the right to remove any material that we deem unfit for our page. While Explore Elgin Area works alongside our local Chambers of Commerce, we are not a membership-based organization nor are we run by a Chamber of Commerce. Community Standards
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Start the new year off sampling the lighter fair offered at restaurants in the area 👏 Check out the salads, appetizers a...
01/01/2025

Start the new year off sampling the lighter fair offered at restaurants in the area 👏 Check out the salads, appetizers and specials during your holiday celebrations! 🥗

📷 Niko's Tavern & Neighborhood Grill: Pingree Grove and Elgin 🍅
📷 Schwarma Stop: Elgin 🍇
📷 Al's Cafe & Creamery: Elgin 🥗
📷 Sweet Berry Cafe: South Elgin🍓

Each Wednesday, Explore Elgin will highlight four restaurants and their specialty dishes! 💕🎉 Whether your are visiting for the weekend or a long-time resident, check out our these four restaurants serving up great service and truly delicious dishes for the Elgin area.

If you have a different fan favorite to recommend, post it in the comments!📣 Enjoy all the flavors of these Fabulous Four sushi restaurants!

Visit here for more food spots: https://exploreelginarea.com/things-to-do/dining/
Looking for things to do? https://exploreelginarea.com/events/

City of Elgin, Illinois Government Al's Cafe Sweet Berry Cafe shawarma Stop Niko's Tavern Elgin Nikos Tavern & Neighborhood Grill Pingree Grove


Welcome to 2025! 🎆 We hope you enjoyed the new year's celebration and look forward to visiting all of the events schedul...
01/01/2025

Welcome to 2025! 🎆 We hope you enjoyed the new year's celebration and look forward to visiting all of the events scheduled in the area. 🎊See all of the events happening this week during your holiday! >> https://exploreelginarea.com/events/

Plan your New Year's Eve gathering in the Elgin area. ✨Whether you’re are looking for a high-energy party with live musi...
12/29/2024

Plan your New Year's Eve gathering in the Elgin area. ✨Whether you’re are looking for a high-energy party with live music or an elegant gala, you’ll find something to suit your style. See our blog listing all the events for New Year's Eve 🥂>> https://exploreelginarea.com/2024/12/ring-in-the-new-year-with-these-elgin-area-events/

City of Elgin, Illinois Government Village of Bartlett - Illinois Village of East Dundee Village of West Dundee

☕Sign up for our new Coffee Trail! ☕🧋Join our new Coffee Trail and earn prizes when you sign up and check in as you visi...
12/28/2024

☕Sign up for our new Coffee Trail! ☕🧋Join our new Coffee Trail and earn prizes when you sign up and check in as you visit participating coffee shops and restaurants!

Sign up for your Explore Elgin Area Coffee Trail Passport and begin your journey to a good brew! 👉https://exploreelginarea.com/plan-your-visit/trails/coffee-trail/

📷 Dlicious Coffee Bar, Bartlett
📸 Blue Box Cafe, Elgin
📸 Maple & Hash, West Dundee

Sugar and Rhyme coffeehouse Viator Coffee Co. Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar Maple & Hash Pingree Grove Alexander's Cafe The Blue Box Cafe d:licious coffee & sandwich bar ELDER + OAT Martini Room Stop n dip Sweet Berry Cafe The Burlington Bean Coffee Shop City of Elgin, Illinois Government Village of West Dundee Village of Burlington, Illinois

👨🏻‍🎨Families have so many ways to spend a winter day having fun in the Elgin Area! 🤾Check out all of our favorite kid-ce...
12/27/2024

👨🏻‍🎨Families have so many ways to spend a winter day having fun in the Elgin Area! 🤾Check out all of our favorite kid-centered places to visit when you are looking for something to do indoors! >>https://exploreelginarea.com/2024/12/things-to-do-with-your-kids-this-winter-draft/

👀 Looking for ideas on family-friendly weekend getaways, visit our itineraries here: >>https://exploreelginarea.com/plan-your-visit/



City of Elgin, Illinois Government Elgin Parks and Recreation Epic Air Trampoline Park Adrenaline Monkey West Dundee Gail Borden Public Library Fox River Valley Public Library District Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Bumblebee Play Cafe Side Street Studio Arts Elgin History Museum Elgin Public Museum Splash Central
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🎵🎶Is listening to live music on your bucket list this weekend? Here's where you can find it in the Elgin area! 🎤🎸🥁And be...
12/27/2024

🎵🎶Is listening to live music on your bucket list this weekend? Here's where you can find it in the Elgin area! 🎤🎸🥁

And be sure to check out the Explore Elgin Area website for even more events. >> https://exploreelginarea.com/events/ 🎉

Pub 72, Martini Room, Rookies Rochaus, Old Republic Kitchen + Bar

With the holiday falling on Wednesday, we've called this week's post Food Friday! 👏 Check out these breakfast spots duri...
12/27/2024

With the holiday falling on Wednesday, we've called this week's post Food Friday! 👏 Check out these breakfast spots during your holiday celebrations! 🍊

📷 Southern Belle's Carpentersville🍳
📷 W***y & Grace Diner: Elgin🥚
📷 BurntToast Restaurant Elgin 🍞
📷 Garden Berry Cafe-Hampshire🍓

Each Wednesday, Explore Elgin will highlight four restaurants and their specialty dishes! 💕🎉 Whether your are visiting for the weekend or a long-time resident, check out our these four restaurants serving up great service and truly delicious dishes for the Elgin area.

If you have a different fan favorite to recommend, post it in the comments!📣 Enjoy all the flavors of these Fabulous Four breakfast restaurants!

Visit here for more food spots >> https://exploreelginarea.com/things-to-do/dining/
Looking for things to do? >> https://exploreelginarea.com/events/

City of Elgin, Illinois Government

Finish our Stick and Stay Trail by December 31 and be entered into our drawing for a weekend getaway! Tally up the locat...
12/26/2024

Finish our Stick and Stay Trail by December 31 and be entered into our drawing for a weekend getaway! Tally up the locations you have visited since July 1 and see if you have visited enough destinations to enter the drawing! Plus, if you have been to 12 of the 24 locations, you can win a T-shirt and stickers to each of the locations! ❄⛷

Come to the Visitor's Center at 60 S. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin and get stickers for places you've visited. We'll register for the program and tick off the locations you have visited so that you can win our prize and be entered into our drawing for a weekend getaway! 🙌

More info about the Stick & Stay Trail can be found at this link:
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Here is how it works: Sign up on our website. Click through or visit the Visitors Center and we will tally up the locations you have visited and give you the stickers!


City of Elgin, Illinois Government Village of Carpentersville Village of West Dundee
Village of Sleepy Hollow Illinois Village of South Elgin Village of Burlington, Illinois Village of Hampshire, Illinois Village of Gilberts Elgin History Museum Elgin Public Museum Villa Olivia Winter Sports Gail Borden Public Library

❄️🎄Seasons greetings from the Explore Elgin Area Team! May you have a jolly holiday season spent visiting your favorite ...
12/25/2024

❄️🎄Seasons greetings from the Explore Elgin Area Team! May you have a jolly holiday season spent visiting your favorite places with your favorite friends and family! ⛄🔔🙌

City of Elgin, Illinois Government Village of Burlington, Illinois Village of Sleepy Hollow Illinois Village of South Elgin Village of Pingree Grove Village of Bartlett - Illinois Village of Carpentersville Village of Hampshire, Illinois Village of Gilberts Village of West Dundee Village of East Dundee Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin IL Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce IL Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin Downtown Elgin Market Elgin Parks and Recreation

If you haven't voted already for your favorite Holiday and Winter themed displays in Downtown Elgin, now is the time to ...
12/24/2024

If you haven't voted already for your favorite Holiday and Winter themed displays in Downtown Elgin, now is the time to vote! ❄These displays were created by local artists with most facilitated by Side Street Studio Arts. See all of the 18 murals and vote for your favorite using the QR code in their window. Voting ends at 3 p.m. on Dec. 27!👏

⛄Begin your visit to Downtown Elgin at the Explore Elgin Area Visitors Center at 60 S. Grove Ave. and tour all the windows before voting for your favorite. See our itinerary for all the things to do in Downtown Elgin this holiday season! https://qrco.de/bfd49o


Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin IL Side Street Studio Arts City of Elgin, Illinois Government

🎉Happy Birthday to Mary Dulabaum, the marketing and community outreach manager for Explore Elgin Area! The holidays make...
12/24/2024

🎉Happy Birthday to Mary Dulabaum, the marketing and community outreach manager for Explore Elgin Area! The holidays make a perfect time for a birthday celebration! 🙌

A magical Christmas drive-thru at Santa's Village, holiday bingo and trivia nights, an evening of bubbly and bites, and ...
12/23/2024

A magical Christmas drive-thru at Santa's Village, holiday bingo and trivia nights, an evening of bubbly and bites, and participating in an interactive wedding--you'll find it this week in the Elgin area! 🎄🎉🥂💍

(Please check the event organization's websites for weather updates.) ❄️

For more events going on this week, check out the Explore Elgin Area website: >> https://exploreelginarea.com/events/ 🎉

Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park, Dutch Inn West, Old Republic Kitchen + Bar, Hart's Garage, Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar, Moretti's Bartlett

✨New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to be just for adults! 👨‍👩‍👧There are plenty of fun and exciting ways for kids to celebrate...
12/21/2024

✨New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to be just for adults! 👨‍👩‍👧There are plenty of fun and exciting ways for kids to celebrate the start of a new year in the Elgin area. Check out our New Year's Eve Activities for Kids! >> https://exploreelginarea.com/2024/12/kid-friendly-new-years-eve-festivities-in-the-elgin-area/

City of Elgin, Illinois Government Gail Borden Public Library Adrenaline Monkey Village of West Dundee Chicago Street Pour House

🎵🎶Is listening to live music on your bucket list this weekend? Here's where you can find it in the Elgin area! 🎤🎸🥁And be...
12/20/2024

🎵🎶Is listening to live music on your bucket list this weekend? Here's where you can find it in the Elgin area! 🎤🎸🥁

And be sure to check out the Explore Elgin Area website for even more events. >> https://exploreelginarea.com/events/ 🎉

Old Republic Kitchen + Bar, Martini Room, Bannermans Sports Grill, Rookies Rochaus, Blue Raptor Tap House

❄We dug deep into our closets today to find the perfect tribute for National Ugly Sweater Day! Tell us in the comment's ...
12/20/2024

❄We dug deep into our closets today to find the perfect tribute for National Ugly Sweater Day! Tell us in the comment's whose sweater is the best Ugly Sweater! 👀👕 The Explore Elgin staff with the most votes gets a free lunch today compliments of the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau! ✨


☕Sign up for our new Coffee Trail! ☕🧋Last year we hosted a Coffee Trail and that trail closed for a brief time. Now, the...
12/20/2024

☕Sign up for our new Coffee Trail! ☕🧋Last year we hosted a Coffee Trail and that trail closed for a brief time. Now, the new trail is open again and we are offering prizes for folks who sign up and punch in when they visit the participating coffee shops and restaurants!

Sign up for your Explore Elgin Area Coffee Trail Passport and begin your journey to a good brew! 👉https://exploreelginarea.com/plan-your-visit/trails/coffee-trail/

Sugar and Rhyme coffeehouse Viator Coffee Co. Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar Maple & Hash Pingree Grove Alexander's Cafe The Blue Box Cafe d:licious coffee & sandwich bar ELDER + OAT Martini Room Stop n dip Sweet Berry Cafe The Burlington Bean Coffee Shop City of Elgin, Illinois Government Village of West Dundee Village of Burlington, Illinois

👀 Spend a winter day experiencing the Architecture of Downtown Elgin and other nearby buildings. The Elgin area is full ...
12/20/2024

👀 Spend a winter day experiencing the Architecture of Downtown Elgin and other nearby buildings. The Elgin area is full of history that's reflected in the buildings sprinkled throughout this Fox River Valley community. 🏢 Take a weekend in the Elgin area hotels and visit architecturally notable places like downtown Elgin, a Hindu temple and the Elgin History Museum, which is lit at night and visible across the city.

There are plenty of places to see and things to do! >>https://exploreelginarea.com/plan-your-visit/itineraries/architecture-adventure/

City of Elgin, Illinois Government Village of Pingree Grove Village of Bartlett - Illinois Enjoy Illinois Historic Elgin House Tour Elgin History Museum

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Visitors and residents enjoyed the Christmas cheer and holiday events for the family at the City of Elgin ‘s Holly days, the Sip the Season Beverage Crawl, shopping at Holidays at the Haight, a visit with the grinch at the Elgin aArea Chamber and the tree lighting at DuPage Court! There is plenty of holiday happenings in the Elgin Area. Learn more >> Https://www.exploreelginarea.com/blogs/#ExploreElgin #enjoyillinois #fyp #treelighting #holidaymarkets #familyfun

This morning the CPKC Holiday Train 2024 stopped in the Village of Pingree Grove. We were happy to be out there celebrating with residents and visitors. #EnjoyIllinois

🥳Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Explore Elgin Convention and Visitors Bureau by stopping into the Visitor Center at 60 S. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin. The 40th person wins a prize! #ExploreElgin #enjoyillinois 🎉

We glimpsed the tree as it made its way to Dupage Court for the Elgin Tree Lighting that is a week from today. Be sure to check out all the plans in downtown Elgin for Small Business Saturday, the Holiday Beverage Crawl and many pop-up markets! 🎄❄

👏 Thank you the following organizations for providing goodies from the area for Welcome Bags to the travel writers! They appreciated receiving so many goodies from area businesses! 👏 Alexander's Cafe Buckinghams Steakhouse and Lounge City of Elgin, Illinois Government Camp Big Timber Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin IL Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce Elgin Community College Elgin History Museum Elgin Parks and Recreation Elgin Symphony Orchestra Emmett's West Dundee Fabulous Fox National Water Trail—Thru Kane County Gail Borden Public Library Grand Victoria Casino Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn The Milk House Ice Cream Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park State Street Market Shops Sunshine’s Cupcakery #ExploreElgin #enjoyillinois

Happy International Coffee Day! Check out our team outing to Sugar and Rhyme coffeehouse. Beautiful day to stop in and get a digital stamp for the Explore Elgin Area Coffee Trail. #ExploreElgin

Fiesta de Elgin brought so many people around Elgin in Festival Park to enjoy a beautiful night of music and dancing under the stars. This was a wonderful way to start Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day! #ExploreElgin #enjoyillinois #cityofelgin

Fiesta de Elgin began with a car caravan in honor of Mexican Independence Day at noon today! Come hear the concerts and enjoy the fiesta de Elgin at 5 PM in Festival Park today

Visit the West Dundee Heritage fest this weekend for bands, vendors, festival, food, and so much more! For details of the event visit: https://www.exploreelginarea.com/events. #ExploreElgin #westdundeeil #heritagefestival #westdundeeheritagefestival

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Welcome to the Elgin Area! We encourage you to #ExploreElgin. The Elgin Area is rich with exciting and memorable experiences. Enjoy the picturesque Fox River along the 36 miles of Fox River Bike Trail; browse our antique shops and unique shopping venues; tour our amazing historical and cultural attractions; indulge in an array of dining experiences that will leave you craving more or simply relax in one of our affordable hotels. We are conveniently located only 45 minutes from downtown Chicago and 30 minutes from O'Hare International Airport. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, there is something for everyone here in Chicagoland's Northern Fox River Valley. Our communities of Elgin, Bartlett, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Gilberts, Hampshire, Sleepy Hollow, South Elgin and West Dundee look forward to your visit! We encourage Fans to participate on our page but reserve the right to remove any material we deem unfit for our page.