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Welcome to the Elgin Area!
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.
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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.
Elgin River Front
Welcome!
Explore Elgin Area is excited to welcome you to our region for this trip and all future trips. Whether you are here for work or play, in the summer or winter, with family, friends, or flying solo, you are sure to enjoy your adventure in Elgin and the surrounding communities. Come stroll the historic districts of Elgin and see if you can find all of the award-winning Painted Ladies, explore one of our many cultural museums around the area, enjoy live music at one of our venues, experience the region through all of the community events or bike the scenic Fox River. Our team is hard at work making sure the possibilities for your visit are endless. Check out our website for events, itineraries, and blogs, all about the ways to explore the Elgin Area. Once you have enjoyed our Visitors Guide, head over to www. ExploreElginArea.com for more ideas to explore our beautiful region. Make sure to share your photos using #ExploreElgin so we can follow along on your adventure.
Happy trails, Krisilee Murphy President and CEO
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4 Why Elgin 6 Welcome to the Elgin Area! 10 Outdoor Fun 12 Family Activities 16 The Arts Around Town 20 Golf Courses 22 Explore Sports 24 10 Reasons to call Elgin Home this year! 26 An Architectural Hub 28 Best cuisines in the Elgin Area! 30 Dining 36 Cocktails & Craft Beer 37 Live Local Music 39 Shopping 42 Saying 'I Do' with Us! 44 Route 20 Road Trip Getaway 48 Our Communities 50 Stay with Us
EXPLORE ELGIN AREA STAFF
Krisilee Murphy | President & CEO Ryan Cortez | Sales Manager Leigh Hugenberg | Marketing & Experience Assistant
www.exploreelginarea.com 847-695-7540 | 800-217-5362 60 S. Grove Avenue | Elgin 60120
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Cover photo taken at Bleuroot by Kathy Green, RCG Photography
Photo credits: Melissa Routzahn, City of Elgin, XAT Media, Carolyn Buhrow, Sandy Rapacz, Shutterwinks Photography, Explore Elgin Area Communities, Melissa Acevedo, Eric James Walsh Photography, Santa's Village Azoosement Park All information in this publication has been updated to the best of our knowledge as of this printing. We recommend calling all destinations before visiting to verify times, dates, or hours of operation. ©2022 Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (EACVB). All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the written permission of the EACVB is prohibited. The EACVB assumes no financial responsibility for errors in our liability for advertisements and is not responsible for incorrect, omitted, or outdated information. 15K • 6/22
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