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Readers' Choice: What's Your Favorite Staycation Destination?

What's your favorite place to take the kids for a day of fun in the Tri Cities?

Guess what? You can spend a little money and have a lotta fun right here in your own backyard this summer.

Even you're not planning a faraway trek this year, there's still plenty to do in the Tri Cities. Video game arcades, expansive parks and riverfront attractions are just some of the destinations you can make this summer. We want to spotlight your favorites and share your ideas with the rest of our readers.

Patch has gathered the names and addresses of some staycation spots in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles. They include:

, Houston Street and North Island Avenue, Batavia

, 401 S. River St., Batavia

, 1335 S. River St., Batavia

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Island Park, 1 E. State St., Geneva

Otter Cove Splash Park, 3615 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles

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, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva

Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles

Pottawatomie Park (including and River View Miniature Golf Course), 8 North Ave., St. Charles

, 400 S. Water St., Batavia

Wild Fun Center, 3800 E. Main St., St. Charles

Please select your favorite by following these steps:

Step 1: Vote in the poll

You can vote once per day between now and noon Friday, May 18, in the poll below.

The staycation destination with the most votes will get 10 points, while the one with second-most will receive 8 points and the business with the third-most will earn 6 points.

Step 2: Leave a review

The store with the best rating will receive 10 points, while the second-best will get 8 points and the third place finisher will receive 6 points. Go to the business listing page for the staycation spot you like by using the links above or by clicking the "Directory" button at the top of this site.

Remember: You have to leave your review before noon on Friday, May 18.

Step 3: Leave a comment

Don't see your favorite? Leave a comment on this story and tell us who it is! Leaving a comment is optional, but it's helpful in case of a tie.

We'll tally up the total based on the votes and reviews and declare the Readers' Choice winners. Good luck everyone … now let the voting begin!

For a complete list of rules, click on the PDF thumbnail below the Readers' Choice logo on this page.


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