Treasure Hunt at Fabyan
Gold Level
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Saturday, July 26
12-3 PM
Pick up your map by 2 PM!
Arrive at the Fabyan Villa Museum between 12 and 2 PM to pick up your map and first clue. Expect the Treasure Hunt to take about 1-1/2 hours.
Location
Fabyan Villa Museum
inside Fabyan Forest Preserve West
1925 S. Batavia Ave. / Route 31
Geneva, IL
Fees/Admission
$10 per map
Contact Information
Vivien Lasken
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Description
With a treasure map in hand, explore Colonel George and Nelle Fabyan’s former estate, Riverbank (now the Fabyan Forest Preserve). Solve clues and riddles to find the “treasures” left by the Colonel & Nelle Fabyan!
Pick up your map and first clue at the Fabyan Villa Museum. The treasure hunt is outdoors, so dress for the weather, and bring your walking shoes. The Villa is approximately 1/2 mile from the parking lot (see parking location and map here. Expect to walk about another mile throughout the preserve to solve all the clues. The treasure hunt is ideal for families or couples. All children must be supervised.
ONLY ONE MAP IS REQUIRED FOR ANY GROUP OF 10 OR FEWER.
Volunteers will be available from 12-3 PM throughout the Forest Preserve to provide hints to any clues.
DISCLAIMER:
This experience is meant to be a fun outdoor activity only. The Treasure Hunt at Fabyan is about finding all the clues in order on your map. There is no real treasure to be found.
