Nature & Culture Near Chicago

An Illinois gem just west of Chicago, DuPage offers green spaces, cultural attractions and world-class shopping. Explore forest preserves, science centers, historical sites and local flavors across welcoming communities like Naperville, Oak Brook and Wheaton.

Open-air delights

Explore trails, forest preserves and gardens across one of Illinois’ healthiest counties.

Global discoveries

Get hands-on at science centers, museums and cultural landmarks across DuPage County.

Dining & shopping

Indulge at upscale malls, outlets and diverse restaurants throughout DuPage.

Distinctly DuPage

Parks & Polo

  • Navigate the Maze Garden and take a tram tour through woodlands, wetlands and prairie.

  • Golf, stroll and visit museums on the grounds of this former estate.

  • Watch Sunday polo matches at one of the oldest clubs in the USA.

Unexpected Attractions

  • Relive the past through hands-on fun at this museum site with Underground Railroad ties.

  • Explore particle physics at Fermilab and energy science at Argonne National Laboratory.

  • Marvel at the ornate architecture and tranquil grounds of this Hindu temple.

Experiences

Spring on the streets of Glen Ellyn in DuPage, Illinois