St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboats
8 North Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174
Boating
Cruise the scenic Fox River from Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles on the Fox River Queen or the St. Charles Belle paddlewheel riverboats. Daily afternoon sightseeing trips or private charter cruises May 1-October 15.
Enjoy travel from the era of Mark Twain through a green corridor of scenic beauty. Both boats have open-air upper decks for unobstructed sightseeing and the lower decks have windows that can be closed in cool or rainy weather. Public tours are reasonably prices from May to October. Enjoy recurring events, such as Kids Cruises, Sunset Cruises, and many more Private charters available, too. For more details and to purchase tickets: stcriverboats.com
What's happening nearby...
STC Live!
First Street Plaza St. Charles • Jun 03 – Sep 02
STC Live! promotes musical performances happening on Wednesdays and Fridays at various St. Charles restaurants and businesses.
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Long Table Dinner
Riverside Avenue • Aug 23 @ 4PM
The Long Table Dinner is a a multi-course al fresco waterfront dinner highlighting local St. Charles restaurants
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2026 Blues & Brews on the Fox
Riverside Avenue • Aug 29 @ 12noon
Blues & Brews on the Fox is a street festival in downtown St. Charles. There will be live music, craft beer tastings, food and more available.
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