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Shopping Centers

CHICAGO PREMIUM OUTLETS
Features 120 designer and name-brand outlet stores.
1650 Premium Outlets Blvd., Aurora
(630) 585-2200
premiumoutlets.com/chicago

KENDALL MARKETPLACE
Kohl’s, Super Target, Home Depot
Cannonball Tr. and Rt. 34, Yorkville
harlemirving.com

NORTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER
Anchored by Carson Pirie Scott and Ace Hardware
900 N. Lake St., Aurora

NORTH AURORA TOWNE CENTER
Anchored by JCPenney and Target.
Randall Rd. and Orchard Gateway., North Aurora

REAPER CENTRE
Furniture, services, jewelry and liquor
Rt. 34, Plano

WEST AURORA PLAZA
More than 15 stores, with Wal-Mart, restaurants, furniture and jewelry
1901 W. Galena, Aurora

WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN FOX VALLEY
More than 180 stores anchored by Macy’s, Carson Pirie Scott, JCPenney and Sears.
Rt. 59 at New York St., Aurora
(630) 851-7200
westfield.com

Retail Corridors

RANDALL/ORCHARD RDS. CORRIDOR
These rapidly growing roads stretching through Montgomery, Aurora, North Aurora and Batavia are full of shopping and restaurant surprises.

RT. 30/34 CORRIDOR
Rapidly growing retail area anchored by JCPenney, Menards and Office Depot.

RT. 59 CORRIDOR
Discover hundreds of well-known specialty, chain stores and dozens of great dining locations.
Rt. 59 between I-88 and 95th Rd., Aurora

Rare Finds & Specialty Shops

ALL DRESSED UP
Costume, makeup, event and design needs
901 N.Batavia, Batavia
Campagna Building
(630) 879-5130
alldressedupcostumes.com

BEE-ATTITUDES ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES
Antiques, china, silver and furniture
9 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia
(630) 761-0813

BITTERSWEETS
Rugs, candles, curtains, Door County Coffee, locally handcrafted items
21 W. Church St., Sandwich
(815) 786-3240

COOPER HOME FURNISHINGS
Specializing in personal service and high-quality furnishings.
112 W. Main St., Plano
(630) 552-8288
cooperhomefurnishings.com

ECLECTIBLES
Antiques, embroidery service and unique items
4 S. Grant St., North Aurora
(630) 906-0200

ESTHER’S PLACE — A FIBER ARTS STUDIO
Handmade items from local wool, classes, gifts and more
201 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30), Big Rock
(630) 556-9665
esthersplacefibers.com

EWE AND ME FIBER STUDIO
Fine yarns and fibers, in addition to books, accessories, classes and workshops
37 S. Main St., Sandwich
(815) 786-6051
"http://www.eweandmefiberstudio.com" eweandmefiberstudio.com

FARMER’S DAUGHTER
Specialty antiques and unique collectables most by local artisans.
303 S. Main St., Sandwich
(815) 786-6370
http://www.davidalanbadger.com/farmersdaughter/" davidalanbadger.com/farmersdaughter/

FOX VALLEY WINERY
Award-winning winery including many wines made from local grapes.
120 S. Main St., Sandwich
(815) 786-3124

FUN IN A BASKET
Spa Items, seasonal, home decor, gourmet food and more.
213 Webster St., Montgomery
(630) 859-1844

JORIC’S TRADING COMPANY
Authentic Native American artifacts such as bows and arrows and pottery.
Rt. 47 and Rt. 126, Yorkville
(630) 553-3158

MOON AND STAR LTD.
Unique gift shop with unique jewelry, stained glass art and more.
37 S. Main St., Sandwich
(815) 786-7074
moonandstarltd.com

NELLO’S MOTORCYCLES
Specialty motorcycle-related merchandise.
555 S. River St., Batavia
(630) 406-6188

QUILTER’S HEART
For all your fabric needs, as well as cards, jewelry and novelty items .
603 E. Railroad St., Sandwich
(815) 786-6066

THRIFT STORE
1014 N Farnsworth, Aurora, IL
(630) 820-5370

VILLAGE PEDDLER
Perfect for unique country gifts and home accents.
619 W. Rt. 34, Plano
(630) 552-9005

VIGNETTES
Fragrant candles, beautiful textiles, and one-of-a-kind items.
101 E. Van Emmon, Yorkville
(630) 882-6980
vignettesdecor.com

WARDELL ART GLASS STUDIO
Hand-crafted art, glass, restoration and repairs.
28 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora
(630) 896-4181

WELCOME HOME COUNTRY SHOPPE
Candles, furniture and other home décor items.
409 E. Church St., Sandwich
(815) 786-7788

Farmer’s Markets

AURORA FARMERS MARKETS
(3 locations)
June 20 - Oct. 3 (Saturdays)
8 a.m. – noon.
Aurora Transportation Center
233 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 844-4731
July 7 – Aug. 25 (Tuesdays)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church
220 Ridge Ave., Aurora
(630) 844-4731 or (630) 844-4386
July 8 – Aug. 26 (Wednesday)
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
West Plaza Shopping Center
Galena Blvd. and Edgelawn Dr., Aurora
(630) 844-4731 or (630) 844-4386
aurora-il.org/specialevents

BATAVIA FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays from July 27 through Oct. 17.
Hours: 8 a.m. – noon.
Water St. between Wilson St.
and First St., Batavia
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com

SUGAR GROVE FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays June through Sept.
Hours: 8 a.m. – noon.
John Shields Elementary School
85 Main St., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-5166 ext. # 76

YORKVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays June through October
Hours: 8 a.m. – noon.
Town Square Park, West side of Rt. 47,Yorkville
(630) 553-4357
yorkville.il.us

Antique and Flea Markets

HAPPY HEN HOUSE
Antiques just outside of town
8329 East Sandwich Road, Hinckley
(815) 286- 9055

KANE COUNTY FLEA MARKET
One of the Midwest’s largest flea markets with more than 1,000 dealers.
Kane County Fairgrounds
Rt. 38 and Randall Rd., St. Charles
(630) 377-2252
kanecountyfleamarket.com

KENDALL COUNTY FLEA MARKET
Held June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13 and Oct. 11.
Kendall County Fairgrounds
Rt. 71, just west of Rt. 47, Yorkville
(630) 553-2860
kendallcountyfair.com

OLDE TIMERS ANTIQUE CENTRE
25,000 square feet of collectibles, furniture decorative pieces and antiques.
131 E. Church St., Sandwich
(815) 786-6430
HYPERLINK "http://www.olde-timers.com" olde-timers.com

SANDWICH ANTIQUES MARKET
Rain or shine, many exhibitors. Open April
26, May 17, June 21, July 26, Aug. 23,
Sept. 27 and Oct. 25.
Sandwich Fairgrounds, Rt. 34, Sandwich
(815) 786-3337
HYPERLINK "http://www.antiquemarkets.com" antiquemarkets.com

TREASURES OLD & NEW ANTIQUES
In downtown Hinckley for antiques and more
358 West Lincoln Ave., Hinckley
(815) 286- 7921

Bridal

DAVID’S BRIDAL
4490 E. New York St., Aurora
(630) 692-1742

ESTRELLA’S BRIDAL
12 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 844-0552

WOLSFELT’S VICTORIAN BRIDALS
1025 S. Lincoln Ave., Aurora
(630) 896-7166
wolsfelts.com

Wedding Chapels and Venues

AMERICA’S BREWING COMPANY AT WALTER PAYTON’S ROUNDHOUSE COMPLEX
Outdoor courtyard and gazebo
205 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 892-0034
walterpaytonsroundhouse.com

GASLIGHT CHAPEL
Largest chapel in Illinois
2485 Church Rd., Aurora
(630) 851-2300
gaslitemanor.com

KENDALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S HERITAGE HALL & CHAPEL ON THE GREEN
Kendall County’s oldest church
107 W. Center St., Yorkville
(630) 553-6777

THE VILLAGE CHAPEL
1025 S. Lincoln Ave., Montgomery
(630) 896-7166
HYPERLINK "http://www.wolsfelts.com/chapel" wolsfelts.com/chapel

Photographers

JIMI ALLEN PHOTOGRAPHY
76 S. LaSalle St. No. 201, Aurora
(630) 801-1644
jimiallen.com

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
212 W. Rt. 34, Plano
(630) 552-7875
www.photographybycreative.com

KAUS PHOTOGRAPHY & DJ
740 6th Ave., Aurora
(630) 585-8233
kausphoto.com

LEO FOTO Y VIDEO
10 W. Downer Pl., Aurora
(630) 264-7800

SHANNON RANGE PHOTOGRAPHY
207 E. Spring St., Yorkville
(630) 772-7573
SLRange.com

VILLAGE PHOTOGRAPHER
422 N. Lake St., Aurora
(630) 896-3542

Tuxedo Rental

AFTER HOURS FORMALWEAR
Westfield Shoppingtown, Aurora
(630) 851-7807
afterhours.com

MILLER’S TAILORING
221 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
(630) 896-4859

SAVVI FORMALWEAR
Westfield Shoppingtown, Aurora
(630) 851-6838
savviformalwear.com

Florists

BATAVIA FLORAL AND GIFTS
109 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia
(630) 879-1446
bataviafloralandgift.com

FLOWER BASKET
2150 Jericho Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-7673

JONLEE FLOWERS LTD.
735 N. Lake St., Aurora
(630) 859-1112
jonleeflowers.com

SANDWICH FLORAL
206 S. Main St., Sandwich
(815) 786-2135

SCHAEFER GREENHOUSES
120 S. Lake St., Montgomery
(630) 896-1936
schaefergreenhouses.com

SILENT EXPRESSIONS FLORAL
781 Aurora Ave., Aurora
(630) 896-3148

WILD ROSE
217 S. Lincolnway, NorthAurora
(630) 896-6566

Bakery

La FRANCE
118 E. Galena, Aurora
(630) 892-1900