Top Things to do in DuPage County
Top Hotels in DuPage County
- 1. Best Western Chicago - Downers Grove
- 2. Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
- 3. Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago
- 4. Hyatt House Chicago / Oak Brook
- 5. The Westin Chicago Lombard
- 6. Hilton Chicago / Oak Brook Suites
- 7. Best Western Plus Oakbrook Inn
- 8. Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville
- 9. Red Roof PLUS+ Chicago Naperville
- 10. Hyatt Place Chicago / Lombard / Oak Brook
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in DuPage County, DuPage County
Discover the best top things to do in DuPage County, United States including Cantigny Park, First Division Museum at Cantigny, Tivoli Theatre Downers Grove, Fountaindale Public Library, Morton Arboretum, Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm, Centennial Beach, Naper Settlement, Riverwalk, DuPage Children's Museum.
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1. Cantigny Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 575 reviews
Welcome to Cantigny!Discover a world of beauty, learning and fun just around the corner! Cantigny was Colonel Robert R. McCormick’s gift to the community and all 500 acres are yours to enjoy. Plan your visit today!
Reviewed By kdav123452017 - Wheaton, United States
Cantigny Park and the area is a great place to go for a ice walk in nature, visit an ornate mansion, and learn about military history. It’s got to be one of the top places to visit in the Chicago west suburbs.
2. First Division Museum at Cantigny
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 256 reviews
Museum with interactive exhibits on the trenches of WWI, the beaches of WWII and the rice paddies of Vietnam.
Reviewed By sugarbaby34
The tanks outside were incredible to get up close to. My husband and son are huge military buffs and were impressed to see the tanks on display outside on the grounds. I myself tagged along but was not bored at all looking at the tanks. Inside the museum are wonderful displays depicting all phases of wars that the 1st was involved in. The grounds had wonderful gardens to wander through. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
3. Tivoli Theatre Downers Grove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By 82mickiem - Downers Grove, United States
This place is so cool. A vintage theater that has been modernized with sound and other modern amenities, but retains the beautiful charm of the old world theater including amazing light up ceiling. Live Oregon on the weekends. They also sell alcohol which is a nice plus. Prices are reasonable and it’s truly an experience
4. Fountaindale Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By frankz60440 - Bolingbrook, United States
Providing resources for all ages. Exceeds Expectations. More than you could imagine - stop-in and ask for a tour...
5. Morton Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 958 reviews
Only 25 miles west of Chicago, there's something for everyone in all four seasons at The Morton Arboretum. Whether you seek a quiet hike in the woods or an active family day out, The Morton Arboretum offers a wide variety of fun activities, events, tours, and classes for all ages and interests. Here you'll find an oasis of 16 miles of hiking trails and nine miles of paved roads, perfect for hiking, running, biking or just exploring. From a guided tour on an open-air tram to the award-winning Children's Garden and Maze Garden, to seasonal exhibits and lunch in The Ginkgo Restaurant overlooking Meadow Lake, the Arboretum is a unique place to explore, discover, escape, and connect with trees and nature.
Reviewed By ejohnchat - Chicago, United States
We love going here anytime of the year; the light show in the winter, the flowers in the spring, the cool forests in the summer and the colorful leaves in the fall.
6. Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Bolingbrook Park District offers a safe and beautiful trout farm for perfect for an afternoon of quality fishing. The ponds at Hidden Lakes are stocked in April and October with trout and catfish are stocked May - September. All revenue generated from Hidden Lakes permit fees goes directly to stocking the wide variety of fish in the lakes.
Reviewed By philkswift - Bolingbrook, United States
My kids have gone fishing here with friends and had a good time. There is even a. Air shop open during the season. I like to rollerblade on the asphalt paths throughout the lakes and woods that go from Royce rd to (almost boughton road
7. Centennial Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Historic quarry-turned-swimming facility in 1931. Includes sand, grassy area for picnicking, shallow-end slide, water play features, diving boards and more.
8. Naper Settlement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Native Chicagoans often forget or tend to overlook the fact that there is more to the history of the area than what happened before and after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Chicago's vast network of suburbs have a lot of history to tell. For example, when I was living in Wheaton, I learned about the tavern that catered to travelers on the old stagecoach road from Chicago to Galena. And now I've learned about Naper Settlement, a 12-acre outdoor history museum that consists of a collection of 30 historical buildings and structures from the Naperville, Illinois, area. Established in 1969 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, Naper Settlement, located at 523 South Webster Street, is situated on land bequeathed to the City of Naperville in 1936 by Caroline Martin Mitchell, whose father made his riches after he co-founded the Naperville Tile and Brick Works and built Pine Craig, a historic 12-room mansion that is part of Naper Settlement. Many of the buildings in Naper Settlement were moved here from their original locations and refurbished in a style fitting of their time periods that range from 1831, when Naperville was founded, through the early 20th century. Naper Settlement is an outdoor history museum that offers numerous special events, including Civil War Days, a two-day reenactment where the settlement is converted into a large encampment, featuring more than 300 actors and actresses who re-enact historical life and battles.
9. Riverwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 791 reviews
Reviewed By janeoctric - Naperville, United States
Absolutely love the riverwalk- There is an upper brick, lower concrete walk or jog you can take, I do most days along the river- Things to see, plants, flowers, fish, ducks, kayakers, diverse families, water fountains, covered bridges, occasional snakes, frogs, a solo heron. Great place for subrises or sunsets- No bikes allowed- It is lit so you can even walk at dusk- Lots of people of all ages, babies in strollers, on it- Early am more quiet and serene- There is a brand new playground west of the quarry. Clean bathrooms, accessibility to lots of restaurants. Paddleboats, kayaks for rent May to September plus a riverwalk cafe in season near rotary hill. You can walk up to the top of the Carilllon and see the entire area from above during certain weekend hours as well.
10. DuPage Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By lyubovv416 - Great Barrington, United States
My son is 8y.o. and it takes us 45 -60 min. to get there but totally worth it. Kids are engaged in numerous activities while learning about electricity, kinetics, magnetism, etc.It feels more like a huge playground rather than a museum. They even have an area where kid can make something out of wood using real tools ( hammer, saw, waise, screwdriver, nails). Absolutely love it!
