I first visited The Little Traveler with my college roommate who was from Geneva. We were freshmen at NIU in the late 1950′s and I loved it then as I do now. I’ve never been to a gift shop that feels like it was dedicated to everything I like. It totally fits me and my … Continue reading
I come to your Christmas Walk every year and absolutely love it. I come with my sister, cousin and a friend from kindergarten (I am 57 years old, so that is a pretty long friendship). We get there around 2:00 on Friday and leave when you close the doors on us. We love it. We walk, … Continue reading
Dear Little Traveler, Greetings from South Florida! Though I live in a vacation capital, for the last few years I have spent my vacation in Batavia with visits to my brother and sister-in-law. And I just want to share with you how the highlight of those visits has become a day spent in Geneva at … Continue reading
Dip, Chiller and Spreader – Add a cheese ball mix and spreader and your host or hostess will be all set. $15.00 Christmas Mistletoe/Kissing Krystals — Sparkling gold and red mistletoe atop a large crystal pineapple comes in a gift box. $18.00 Snowman Bath Fizzers – Lavender bath bombs perfect for the hostess to relax … Continue reading
Children ages 4-8 are invited to join us Sunday, December 13, at 1:00 pm in our Atrium Café to prepare for Santa’s arrival! Write and decorate a letter a letter to Santa and then mail it to the North Pole in our special mailbox. Afterwards we’ll create a unique care package for Santa that’s a … Continue reading
Your little ones will love spending the morning with Mrs. Claus. Children ages 5 and up can get their last minute holiday lists to the North Pole by giving them to Santa’s better half. You and your children will share a yummy breakfast with Mrs. Claus and then learn all about the workshops at the … Continue reading
Collectible Holiday Events: Friday and Saturday: *Brighton On-The-Go – Receive a specially designed Dayplanner and Journal FREE with a $100 Brigthon Purchase. Designed to fit in your Brighton handbag! Friday, December 4 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: * Swarovski Crystal Event – Meet Ann Andrea, Swarovski representative, see what’snew for Holiday 2009. With any purchase, sign up … Continue reading
Local Author Rick Moser debuts his newest book with us on Saturday, November 21, at 10:30am. The story is a fable about three geese that look very different from each other but discover on their journey that their hearts are very much alike. This story is a great way for parents and teachers to teach … Continue reading
Back to the Manger… a treasure hunt for the nativity is a heart-warming, beautifully illustrated storybook that takes you through our own home town of Geneva, IL to relive a very old Little Traveler tradition. The authors will be in our Antiques Room for a book signing on Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 11am to … Continue reading
Dear Sir: I had the most delightful experience at the Little Traveler. I would like to share it with you. I had finished my shopping and was ready to go to my car. However, it began to rain while I was going to the front door of the Traveler to wait for a let up- … Continue reading
Hi Mike. I had a spur of the moment lunch at The Little Traveler yesterday. I just want to tell you how wonderful it was! Lunch was delicious, our server so sweet and kind. My friend and I walked around, she bought a jacket and every person in your shop said ‘hello,’ and asked if … Continue reading
Hi Mike I am 67 years old …my first visit was when I was 15. My mother and her friends took a train from Sterling Il for a special outing back in the 40′s. The Little Traveler has been a special part of my history. My aunt, even though she was in New York, when … Continue reading
Dear Little Traveler, I work at a school in the northwest suburbs around 45 minutes from Geneva. The tradition of spending the day at The Little Traveler started with just two of us. We make two trips a year—one in October on Columbus Day and another in June. Our group has now grown to six … Continue reading
We welcome Autumn… Nature’s mosaic of all seasons! After the hustle and bustle of summer, relax with the endless beauty of autumn–the “second spring,” where every leaf becomes a flower. Throughout this harvest time,we invite you to visit our unique historical mansion and reap the benefits of Autumn’s harvest during this most tantalizing season!!
Looking for beautiful wedding gifts for any upcoming nuptials? Look no further than The Little Traveler. We have a wonderful assortment of pre-wrapped gifts that let you grab and go on your way.
Dear Little Traveler, I wanted to write a note to express my gratitude for always being there when needed. I was in desperate need of Christmas ornaments, at a non-Christmas time of year… Growing up in our family, we chose an ornament every year from Marshall Field’s and ate under the Christmas tree. As we’ve … Continue reading