The Top 5 Attractions In Batavia

BATAVIA, IL - Batavia residents are proud of their city's spot on the Fox River and all of its local favorites. But what about those who aren't as well-versed with everything Batavia and who have just passed by for a short while? Reviewers on the popular travel website Trip Advisor have voted on the best "things to do" in the city. Here are their five favorite.

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1. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory: The world's highest energy particle accelerator is located at Kirk Road and Pine Street.

Reviewer from Eyota, Minnesota states:

"Fermi lab is pretty darn cool. Particle colliders, dark matter, neutrino detectors - they have it all. Nobel level research and they love to share. It's all open to the public - no military secrets or anything like that. Lederman Center has lot's of experiments for kids too."

2. Red Oak Nature Center: Nature and wildlife area at 2343 S River St.

Reviewer from Boston states:

"We enjoyed the trails so much and found it was a fun and free family activity for anyone."

3. Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center: Indoor and outdoor fun activities at 1335 S River St.

Reviewer from Bolingbrook states:

"So much to do under one roof. Today with a few adult women we went bowling and then played Laser tag.. So much fun we had. They have games to play, roller ring, bumper cars, small kid rides.. The place is huge and we even got a groupon and can't bet the price when that happens but prices didn't seem to bad. They had a snack shop if you want to grad a bit to eat. You could spend hours or as little time you want."

4. Fabyan Windmill: Crissey Avenue

Reviewer from Rhinelander, Wisconsin states:

" I love this windmill. It is a beautiful feature to Fabyan park."

5. Batavia Depot Museum: Museum at 155 Houston St.

Reviewer from Chicago states:

"Lots of items of interest in a historic depot building -- take note of the Mary Todd Lincoln section -- she was confined to a mental hospital here."

So that’s what visitors think. What about residents, though? Let us know what’s in your top five in the comments here, or email your thoughts to tim.moran@patch.com.

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