Greater Elgin Area Gallery

Elgin, IL is a growing city offering an abundance of activities and attractions in the surrounding area.

Fox River in the Fall - stock photo — The colors of fall are illuminated against the backdrop of the Fox River, a 202-mile long (325 km) tributary of the Illinois River, and a prime spot for local fishing, kayaking, and boating.

Visit Starved Rock State Park for great hiking and an up-close look at nature, hidden caves, and waterfalls! The park offers 13 miles of trails to explore and opportunities for fishing, boating, extraordinary views - all within a 1.5 hour drive of Elgin.

Friends at a festival — Enjoy a local festival during your stay in the U.S. Elgin is home to many local festivals, including summer and fall celebrations and the popular Halloween festival, Nightmare on Chicago Street.

Unrecognizable african man walking in shopping mall with lots of paper bags — The greater Elgin area is home to shopping of all kinds that is sure to fill your closet with new finds! Visit the Aurora Outlet Mall, Woodfield Mall, Geneva Commons, Algonquin Commons, or the shops of the Randall Road corridor for the best shopping in the area.

Stamp or label with text Elgin, Illinois written inside. — Elgin, IL is one of the fast-growing suburbs in Chicagoland and home to more than 110,000 people. The city is the 8th largest in the state of Illinois.

A sign welcomes visitors to Illinois, the land of Lincoln.

Footbridge over the Fox River — Enjoy nature and all the area has to offer by walking trails and footbridges along the Fox River.

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Famed for its architecture and diversity, Chicago is one of the largest cities in the U.S. The city is situated on beautiful Lake Michigan and is an international hub for finance, education, culture, commerce, technology, and industry that attracts millions of visitors each year.

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