Fox River Valley Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region centered on the Fox River of Northern Illinois
About Fox River Valley
The Fox River Valley is Chicagoland's westernmost region and is generally defined as all communities close to or immediately on the river itself. Almost all definitions of the region include everything between the anchor cities of Elgin and Aurora though, in a broad sense, all communities from the end of the Chain O' Lakes to the meeting of the Fox and Big Rock Creek (just south of Plano) could be considered part of the region. In many respects, you can easily see similarities between this region and theRock River Valleyregion farther west inNorthern Illinois. Both areas relied heavily on their rivers and were home to manufacturing and industrial centers for many years. However, while the Rock River Valley struggle, the Fox River Valley was able to adapt based on its easy access to Chicago
Top Attractions in Fox River Valley
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- ★Raging Waves
Fox River Valley Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: