GENESEO

Things to Do

The Geneseo, Illinois area is a place of hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered and memories just waiting to be enjoyed.

This small town organizes welcoming events such as a Music Festival (~June), Trains, Planes & Automobiles! (~Sept), State St. Market (Oct), and our beloved Victorian Christmas Walk (Dec).

seasonal events

Geneseo Community Events

Access this historic canal from Geneseo, which spans four counties! Kayak, canoe, bike, walk, snowmobile, or horseback ride on the trails in the surrounding Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park.

fishing, canoeing, hiking

Hennepin Canal

Located within Geneseo's Historic District, we are steps away from downtown restaurants, a movie theater, a gastropub and unique shops offering gifts, clothing, home furnishings, furniture, antiques, art galleries and more.

historic district

Downtown Geneseo Shopping

If you haven't experienced theater in-the-round in a converted dairy barn on a bluff, take the unique opportunity to see six productions each year from February through October.

theater

Richmond Hill Players

the creative arts

Smith Studio and Gallery

Discover our gallery showcasing unique artworks by talented professionals, or immerse yourself in creativity through our engaging art classes. We offer a unique experience for Central Schoolhouse Inn guests.

Nestled within walking distance, Local Motive is a beloved coffee bar that complements your stay at Central Schoolhouse Inn.

coffee shop

local motive

outdoor pool

John & Carla Edwards Aquatic Center

This outdoor complex just a few blocks away includes a poolhouse, splash pad, 6 lane lap pool, drop slide, 2 diving boards, climbing wall, activity pool with zero depth entry, play feature, lily pad walk and current channel.

This semi-private golf club is newly renovated, has beautiful views with irrigated fairways and is open to the public.

18- hole golf course

Sugar Maple Golf Club

This exercise facility is within walking distance and features an indoor pool, cardio/weight room, life fitness room, and gymnasium with basketball, pickleball & racquetball courts and an indoor elevated walking track.

exercise facility

Geneseo Community Center

This unique Swedish American colony was founded in 1846 and hosts several surviving buildings. Travel ~20 minutes to enjoy several fun activities scheduled during tourist season.

historic landmark

Bishop Hill State Historic Site

Be sure to check out this amazing mansion just steps away (seasonal hours). It is a historic home and working museum, including a general store and Victorian era bedrooms.

museum

Geneseo Historical Museum

Enjoy over 7500 square feet of 50+ vendors selling a variety of antiques right here in Geneseo.

antiques

C & S Antique Mall