Overview
Batavia is in the Fox River Valley.
3 sights
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Best things about Batavia
Batavia Depot Museum
A former train depot turned into a museum.
Clark Island
An island that is a park. Only accessible by foot or bike, no motor access.
Peace on Earth Bridge
A bridge with the words "Peace on Earth" on it, symbolizing Batavia’s goal of peace.
Plan your trip
Getting there
Some bus transportation is serviced by Pace.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Batavia Depot Museum, Peace on Earth Bridge
- Afternoon Clark Island
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Batavia is part of "the Tri-City area", along with St. Charles and Geneva, all western suburbs of Chicago.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, a federal government-sponsored high-energy physics laboratory, where both the bottom quark and the top quark were first detected, is located just east of the city limits.
Get in
Some bus transportation is serviced by Pace.
The Geneva and Aurora Metra train stations are nearby.
See
See Peace on Earth Bridge
A bridge with the words "Peace on Earth" on it, symbolizing Batavia’s goal of peace.
Do
Paths for biking and walking exist along the Fox River.
Buy
Shop River Street
A collection of shops, bars, and restaurants line this section of River Street, which occasionally hosts street festivals
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
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