Some people say that Geneva reminds them of a New England town. It is known for it's quaint downtown shopping area. Third Street was originally a residential area with older homes. One by one, many of them were converted into shops. Now these shops are interspersed with newer but well designed retail structures. People actually come from Chicago to shop in Geneva. The Little Traveler http://www.littletraveler.com/ is one of the more well known shops in Geneva.

There are also many lovely homes in the historical district of the city. It is fun to see the varied and attractive architecture of an earlier era.