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Take a trip to Naperville and enjoy spending your vacation in one of the wealthiest cities in Illinois, full of adventure and excitement. Naperville is a suburb of Chicago and a city in Will and DuPage counties. Visiting Naperville means you have a chance to escape noisy and congested towns to stay in a peaceful suburb near major attractions. Naperville has an ideal rental property to match your needs when looking for vacation rentals. You can find luxury and cozy rentals located in safe neighborhoods near the city center. You can rest in your rental and enjoy the amenities offered or move out and explore what the city offers.
Vacation rentals for everyoneIf you’re planning to treat your family to a vacation in Naperville, you can rest assured there’ll be a rental property ideal for you. Head to our list of vacation rentals and compare various rentals to select one that matches your needs. It doesn’t matter whether you want to come alone, with your lover or friends. The good thing is, you can find spacious rentals designed for two people or larger groups. Look for a fully-equipped rental with a kitchen, bedrooms, and living room so your family can feel right at home. In addition, most rentals offer amenities such as a pool, garden, balcony, TV, air conditioning, internet, and view.
Vacations in Naperville
The area and getting around
Naperville is 28 miles west of Chicago and forms one of the largest and popular suburbs outside Chicago. The most exciting thing about Naperville is that you don’t have to worry about what to do for recreation when you arrive here. With only a few miles from your rental property, you can access the best attractions. The first place that’ll draw you in is the Naperville Riverwalk along DuPage River in the heart of the city. You’ll also find the historic Centennial Beach adjacent to the Riverwalk, where you can spend a few hours during a hot summer afternoon. In addition, you’ll find other attractions like parks and forests surrounding the city where you can take your family for recreation.
Safe neighborhoods with unique local activitiesWhen you’re in Naperville, you can choose to explore various neighborhoods to find out what makes this suburb a wealthy and famous city. For example, you can head to Downtown Naperville and stroll along a walkable landscape that features several restaurants, bars, shops, boutiques, parks, and athletic facilities. Visit other neighborhoods such as Cress Creek and Still Water, where you’ll find friendly locals a few minutes from the downtown area. Head south of downtown to Hobson or South Pointe, where you can spend a day glimpsing at various buildings. You can visit nearby local restaurants for delicious meals or visit bars to enjoy your evenings with drinks and live entertainment. If you like shopping, visit nearby local shops, stores, and grocery markets to buy gifts and foodstuffs.
Travelers and activities
If you’d want to look back at the heritage of Naperville, you can visit a nearby historic site with your family or friends. For example, you can visit the Naperville Historic District, home to several old buildings of this town. Explore hundreds of old buildings that have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy learning about ancient architecture and taking beautiful pictures of various rustic blocks. If you love exploring museums, you can head to Naper Settlement and enjoy exploring a 12-acre land full of historic structures. Take your little ones to DuPage Children’s Museum on the outskirts of Naperville Historic District, where they can enjoy glimpsing at various exhibits related to technology, science, and creativity.
Naperville Riverfront for recreationsWould you like to try various watersports and adventure, one of the most exciting attractions in Naperville? Head to the city center where the DuPage River runs through and stroll along its banks. Naperville Riverwalk offers a 2-mile of brick paths. You can walk along the paths and glimpse at the beautified fountains, public sculptures, covered bridges, and artworks. If you visit during summer, you can spend an afternoon picnic with your loved ones. As a water sports enthusiast, you can visit Quarry Lake along the river and enjoy various water activities such as swimming and boating.
While other nearby suburbs and cities like Oak Park and Chicago charge parking fees, in Naperville downtown, parking is free! Naperville Business Alliance decided to support local businesses by getting rid of all parking meters when Fox Valley Mall was built.
Top 5 travel tips in Naperville
Head north of Naperville and enjoy exploring a forest preserve that’s nearly 900 acres of a woodland setting. One of the most popular sites in this reserve is Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. You can bring your loved ones along to enjoy watching birds, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. If you visit during winter, you’ll enjoy skiing along various cross-country trails. Then, rent a boat and ride in the lake as you enjoy fishing and sightseeing the lush green shores of this lake.
2. Wentz Concert HallVisit North Central College and head to Wentz Concert Hall and enjoy a variety of family-friendly attractions. The hall attracts tourists, students, and residents who enjoy various entertainments such as contemporary music, classical, and jazz. You can also head to the Madden Theater within the hall and enjoy seeing theatrical performances. Interact with other travelers, students, and locals and take souvenir pictures of the structure and its surroundings.
3. The Morton ArboretumWould you like to relax in a wooded space with your lover or family as you enjoy the fresh air and natural sounds under tall trees? Visit the Morton Arboretum located in Lisle, five miles northeast of downtown Naperville. The Arboretum is 1,700 acres providing a perfect place for your little ones in the Children’s Garden. In addition, you can try the Sterling Morton Library or dine at the Ginkgo Restaurant and Café.
4. Cantigny ParkIf you’d prefer relaxing in an upscale park with your loved ones, you can visit Cantigny Park, that’s less than 10 miles on the northern side of downtown Naperville. Enjoy spending a day in this park that once used to be an estate belonging to Colonel Robert R. McCormick, a longtime editor of the Chicago Tribune. Explore the 30 acres gardens full of fun and formal settings. You can visit Robert R. McCormick Museum and the First Division Museum that serves as a military museum. Try other attractions on the site, such as Cantigny Golf Club that features 27 championship holes.
5. Benedetti-Wehrli StadiumAre you a soccer enthusiast, and you’d like to spend a weekend catching a game in Naperville? Visit Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium with friends and enjoy seeing various events hosted throughout the year. You can find events such as the 2000 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and 2000 NCAA Division III Men’s Outdoor Track. When you visit during summer, you can enjoy a competitive drum corps show as you interact with other travelers and locals.