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Fabyan Japanese Tea Garden – Fabyan Forest Preserve loop from Batavia

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Fabyan Japanese Tea Garden – Fabyan Forest Preserve loop from Batavia

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Fabyan Japanese Tea Garden – Fabyan Forest Preserve loop from Batavia

01:26

5.56km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Fabyan Forest Preserve

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Start point

Bus stop

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603 m

Fabyan Japanese Tea Garden

Highlight • Structure

The Japanese Garden is an oasis of tranquility where nature blends with design. It was designed by renowned landscape architect Taro Otsuka on behalf of George and Nelle Fabyan.

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1.08 km

The Fabyan Forest Preserve is a popular, well-loved park Geneva, Illinois. Located right on the Fox River, there are several natural and historic features; there is the Fabyan Villa Museum, the Japanese Tea Garden and the Fabyan Windmill, the Fabyan lighthouse, and fishing walking, jogging, biking trails along the river on the Fox River Trail.

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2.51 km

View of the island north of Batavia

Highlight • Viewpoint

Island just north of Batavia. This beautiful view is seen at the end of the 3.5 mi out segemnt.

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2.66 km

Batavia Historic Industrial Building

Highlight • Historical Site

Known as 'The Windmill City', Batavia has plenty of industrial history, a glimpse of which can be found here. Many of the buildings are built from limestone that was quarried locally.

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2.69 km

Batavia Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Within the Batavia Historic District, a captivating journey unfolds, offering a glimpse into the early 20th-century charm of Batavia. While time has transformed the landscape, remnants like George Burton's Grocery Store and the Anderson building stand as living echoes of the past. Gaze upon the enduring steeple of Holy Cross Church, now a Batavia Park District treasure. This district encapsulates Batavia's rich history, weaving a tale of community development, growth, and resilience along the Fox River and the Illinois Prairie.

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3.65 km

Batavia Depot Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Step into 1854 at the Batavia Depot Museum, a historic Gothic Revival railroad depot. Here you can find exhibits on Batavia’s rail history, windmill production, agriculture, and commerce—even a visit from Mary Todd Lincoln. The depot is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Don’t miss the chance to send a telegraph message in Morse code!

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5.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

379 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

2.21 km

354 m

Elevation

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Sunday 7 June

28°C

19°C

56 %

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Fabyan Japanese Tea Garden – Fabyan Forest Preserve loop from Batavia

Fabyan Japanese Tea Garden

Fabyan Forest Preserve

View of the island north of Batavia

Batavia Historic Industrial Building

Batavia Historic District

Batavia Depot Museum

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