About Town: St. Charles' Pheasant Run Offers All-in-One Resort Fun

Looking for a fun weekend getaway that won’t break the bank?

Head to , where you’ll find award-winning dining and entertainment, two championship golf courses, and accommodations that include both courtyard suites and bi-level whirlpool suites.

On Bourbon Street, the resort’s re-creation of New Orleans’ famous entertainment district, you’ll find the Jambalaya Restaurant & Bar, the Bourbon Street Gallery featuring artwork by some of area’s up-and-coming artists, Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop for the sweet tooths, Thieves Market general store, and the Swamp Arcade.

Want to take in a show? Head to Zanies Comedy Club for some stand-up comedy. Past entertainers at the St. Charles location have included nationally known comics such as Craig Ferguson, John Pinette, Chelsey Handler and Gilbert Gottfried.

Other nightlife entertainment includes the Mainstage Theater, where guests can enjoy productions presented and produced by Fox Valley Repertory. The Mainstage Theater offers stadium seating for 320 individuals, improved sightlines for all audience members and state-of-the-art sound and lighting.

Restaurant dining includes Harvest, Garden Atrium, Terrace Café, and the The Clubhouse Sports Bar. For guests staying in the resort, Pheasant Run also offers the option of in-room dining.

In February, the resort plans to open a full service destination spa, featuring an array of treatments and signature products that will enhance guests' experience, whether they are visiting for a wedding, corporate retreat, golf outing, romantic getaway, or spending quality time with friends and family.

For more information about Pheasant Run Resort, call 630-584-6300 or visit www.pheasantrun.com.

Editor's note: This is one of a series of occassional stories in the coming months profiling prominent places in town that are unique to St. Charles.