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Address: 500 W Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
Yes, Naperville has a beach! Along with a large sandy area for lounging, castle building and the like, the surrounding park has plenty of grassy and shady space, playground equipment and water play features for the little ones, a seasonal concession stand, and a diving center. For safety, the park has licensed lifeguards and a first aid station....
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Naperville Attractions & Activities
Address: Various locations, Naperville, IL
A catch-all name for Naperville's public art, which is scattered throughout downtown. Each piece depicts some aspect of the city's history and was created by local artists. Murals, mosaics and sculptures add color and interest to downtown "canvases" like Washington Junior High School, the north face of Catch 35 restaurant, Fredenhagen Park,...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Naperville Attractions & Activities
Address: 301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
The DuPage Children's Museum is divided into neighborhoods where kids can explore, experiment, learn and play to their little hearts' content. Highlights include a giant Lite Brite, create-your-own tracks for balls to roll through, giant Tinker Toys, a toddler play area, an arts and crafts studio and a wind tunnel. There are also workshops and...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Naperville Attractions & Activities
Address: Naperville, IL
The best way to familiarize yourself with any city is to take a tour. Heart Strings offers a one-hour walking tour that covers all the important sites, both new and historic. Call for details.
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Naperville Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 W Jackson St, Riverwalk Park, Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Millennium Carillon was completed in 1999 and is housed inside Moser Tower. It has 72 bells, classifying it as a Grand Carillon, with a six-octave range. The carillon is programmed to play at certain times during the day, but is frequently played manually for big public events and the summer concert series. Tours are available...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Naperville Attractions & Activities
Address: 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL 60540
The Naper Settlement is a collection of 30 historic buildings from the area, most of which were moved here and restored. Take a self-guided audio tour, and see Pre-Emption House dating from 1834, which was Naperville's first hotel and tavern. Additional buildings include a circa 1860 blacksmith shop, the 1833 Paw Paw Post Office, an 1843 log...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Naperville Attractions & Activities
Address: Jackson and Webster, Riverwalk Dandelion Fountain, Naperville, IL
If you're visiting Naperville over the summer and have a free hour right before lunch, take advantage of this historic trolley tour. The tour starts and ends at the Dandelion Fountain at Riverwalk Park. Along the way you'll see sites like North Central College, the Historic District, and the charming Downtown Business District, all while listening...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Naperville Attractions & Activities
Address: 30 N Brainard St, Naperville, IL 60540
North Central, a highly ranked private liberal arts college, was founded in Plainfield, IL in 1861, finally settling in Naperville in 1870. The United Methodist Church-affiliated school has a particularly strong performing arts program, and student productions are popular with the community as a whole. The attractive campus is part of the city's...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Naperville Attractions & Activities
Address: 3440 Odyssey Ct, Naperville, IL 60563
At Odyssey Fun World, everyone has fun! Attractions for kids, teens and adults range from laser tag, bumper boats and go karts to miniature golf, paintball and video games. The under-12 set will love "Exploration Advenure," a four-story play structure with tunnels, mazes and ball pits.
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Naperville Attractions & Activities
Address: 908 W Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
A Naperville gem, Riverwalk got its start back in the 1930s as Centennial Beach. The ensuing years brought many expansions and improvements, and now the park straddles the DuPage River from Jefferson Avenue to Hillside Road. Within its boundaries are numerous attractions, including the Moser Tower and Millennium Carillon, the beach, a playground,...
