Sitting 40 miles west of Chicago, suburban Geneva, Il. boasts the charm of a small town
Co-founder and head brewer Tom Korder samples a beer from a barrel to check on its aging at the Penrose Brewing Co. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
Sauteed shrimp, red onion and garlic in Chihuahua cheese prepared for a customer at the Bien Trucha restaurant. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
The Herrington Inn & Spa in Geneva. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
Fine art lines the walls as a curving stairway welcomes guests at the Herrington Inn & Spa. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
Customers enjoy conversation and beers with co-founder and head brewer Tom Korder, right, in the taproom at the Penrose Brewing Co. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
The Geneva Ale House is in the historic Geneva Theater building. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
Cars climb upward during afternoon rush hour alongside historic buildings and shopping on State Street, which is part of the Lincoln Highway. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
Taking a trail past the landscaped flowers at Island Park in Geneva. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
Landscaped gardens, arched bridges and the Fox River make for an enjoyable walk. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
The sun sets along the Fox River in Geneva. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
