The waters near the dam in the Fox River provide great fishing opportunities for anglers.
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We spent an hour — no more, no less — photographing the places and things that make Geneva special.
If you like world-class food, Geneva has it.
If you crave a unique shopping experience, Geneva's the place to go.
If you're into cycling, running and walking, Geneva has an extensive system of trails including the Fox River Trail.
In short, Geneva has it all and it's a pretty friendly town too. Come on out this summer and give it a try.
Look for a new town gallery every Sunday at dailyherald.com/galleries and on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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And tell us what photos are your favorites. Which ones stir a memory for you? Where do you love to go in town?
So here's “An Hour in Geneva.”
This monument in front of the old Kane County Courthouse in Geneva honors the memory of Kane County soldiers and sailors who have died serving their country.
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Runners, walkers and cyclists use the bridge crossing the Fox River daily at the Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva.
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The sun sets on one of Geneva's water towers near the high school.
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If it's Spring in Geneva, you're sure to see all kinds of baby geese along the Fox River.
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A drive up Route 25 through Geneva provides a scenic view.
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The Fabyan windmill in Geneva.
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Historic Third Street in Geneva is lined with shops and restaurants of all kinds. People come from all over the Midwest to partake in all Geneva has to offer.
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One of the more interesting tombstones at Oak Hill cemetery in Geneva. The inscription for the for Loie and Hal Naylor reads simply, Pals.
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Island Park in Geneva is home to the Fox Valley Folk Festival over Labor Day weekend. It also provides a year round venue for cycling, walking, running and just relaxing.
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Every Sunday during the spring and summer hundreds of people come to the French Marked near the Geneva train station. Small business owners show their arts, crafts and unique styles of food.
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Geneva's French Market also offers a wide variety of fresh vegetables grown at nearby farms. The open air market happens every Sunday near the Geneva train station.
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The Larry Gabriel bridge is a new addition to Island Park. It provides a great viewing spot for all Island Park has to offer.
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An egret at home in the Fox River in Geneva.
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Cycling is a popular activity in Geneva and Mill Race Cyclery is one of several bike shops that keep Geneva residents rolling along the Fox River and other trails throughout the city.
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A weathered list of Kane County volunteers who served in the 52nd Infantry during the Civil War is part of a monument in front of the old Kane County Courthouse in Geneva honoring the memory of those who died serving their country.
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A clock along historic Third Street in Geneva.
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Street names in downtown Geneva are embedded in the sidewalks along Third Street.
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Grahams 318 is a popular stop in Geneva for gelato and coffee.
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Third Street in Geneva is a popular destination for shopping. People come from miles away to shop at the unique stores.
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A lion made completely out of old bicycle parts keeps an eye on things along Third Street in Geneva.
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Geneva is also home to the Vikings. This viking stands guard outside of Geneva High School.
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You know you're in Viking country when you see the benches outside of Geneva High School.
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