Geneva, Illinois presents the golf enthusiast with a wealth of courses to choose from in the beautiful and historically rich Fox River Valley, a suburb about 40 miles west of Chicago. From the beauty and tranquility of the 18-hole Mill Creek Golf Course designed by Roy Case to the pastoral setting of the Tanna Farms Golf Club that belies its challenging layout, to the short but sweet nine-hole family course offered by the Geneva Golf Club, Geneva clearly speaks the language of golf. After a day of playing golf or exploring, it's time to relax and unwind at one of many fine historic hotels in the area.
Hotel Baker
Grand in flavor and elegant in style, Baker Hotel, dating to 1928, presents restored period architecture that has been fortunately preserved for generations to come. Prominent past guests, including U.S. presidents John F. Kennedy and Gerald R. Ford, have stayed here. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hotel Baker was built with the fortunes of a Texaco oil heiress, Dellora Baker Gates. It offers guest rooms complete with free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, hair dryer and fluffy bathrobes. Complimentary breakfast and daily newspaper provide much-appreciated perks.
Hotel Baker
100 West Main St.
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-2100
hotelbaker.com
Barrington House Bed and Breakfast
Built in 1894, Barrington House Bed and Breakfast features immaculate renovations, hardwood floors, fine linens, authentic antique furniture and art of the period as well as fireplaces in some rooms. The parlor, screened porch and music room provide guests with a chance to relax while sipping complimentary beverages and snacking on refreshments. Free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast round out the list of hotel amenities.
Barrington House Bed and Breakfast
203 Dundee Ave.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0203
barringtonhouse.com
Oscar Swan Inn
This breathtaking Victorian-era inn has been a historic bed and breakfast property since the 1950s. Vintage antiques and art, charming wallpapers, elegant lighting and hardwood floors characterize this tranquil country retreat located on eight acres. Excellent dining is available, as are a selection of special themed events such as murder mystery dinners and ghost hunting parties.
Oscar Swan Inn
1800 West State St.
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-0173
oscarswan.com
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Kristina Anderson has been writing professionally since 1987. An award-winning, senior advertising copywriter, she's written for major clients in Southern California and Hawaii. As lead writer for a popular Big Island home magazine as well as the national "Hawaiian Style Magazine," she specializes in Hawaii homes and interior design. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Los Angeles.
