
Tourists come from all over the country to shop in St. Charles with its array of retail stores — from quaint antique shoppes to national retailers and malls.
The city’s shopping districts include Olde St. Charles and Century Corners set in a “yesteryear” theme; downtown St. Charles, with its appealing, unique blend of shops and services; and the modern 1.05 million square foot Charlestowne Mall, one of the Chicago suburbs’ preeminent regional malls, anchored by Sears, Von Maur, Carson Pirie Scott, and Kohl’s.
For real variety, be sure to visit the famous Kane County Flea Market. Hundreds of dealers selling just about anything you can imagine set up their open-air storefronts and indoor booths the first Sunday of each month and the preceding Saturday year-round at the Kane County Fairgrounds. St. Charles serves up a tempting menu of about 120 restaurants, offering everything from fine gourmet dining and exciting ethnic and American Continental cuisines to fast food chains, sandwich shops, and pizza pubs. Whether meeting business associates for breakfast or enjoying acasual lunch with friends, a family night out with the kids, or an intimate late night dinner for two, you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for right in St. Charles.
Please be sure to visit our restaurant guide highlighting the Chamber member restaurants. This guide gives you additional information and includes details such as outdoor dining, valet parking, carry-out services, reservation requirements, etc.