to historic Route 66. Cultural Escapes


The arts are alive and well in DuPage County. Stroll through a fascinating museum or gallery, like The Art & Antique Centre (Oak Brook), Elmhurst Art Museum (Elmhurst), or Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art (Elmhurst).


Experience the excitement of a Broadway-style live performance at the award-winning Drury Lane Theatre (Oakbrook Terrace) or enjoy a stirring evening with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (Elmhurst).


Fox Valley Reportory offers live theatre on the Mainstage and top-name entertainers at Zanies Comedy Club at Pheasant Run Resort.


Driving Excursions


ROUTE 66: THE MOTHER ROAD Illinois is the only Route 66 state east of the Mississippi—and where it all began. Watch for roadside “Wayside Exhibits” and “Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Experience Hubs” along the way. Each tells a unique story about locations along the route.


• Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket (Willowbrook): This national landmark dates back to 1938 and was featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” on the Food Network. Come hungry and indulge in their special-recipe fried chicken and mac & cheese.


ILLINOIS LINCOLN HIGHWAY The Illinois portion of the Lincoln Highway is 179 miles long. This National Scenic Highway takes you through the DuPage County communities of


Aurora, Batavia and St. Charles. FALL FOLIAGE


DuPage County is especially beautiful as the leaves start to take on the fiery brilliance of autumn color. If you come early in October, you can take advantage of fall color festivals taking place in a few of our communities. Always worth the drive are:


• Cantigny Park Outdoor Adventures


Our world-famous Brookfield Zoo (Brookfield) draws people from all over with its year-round exhibits and events. DuPage County offers lots more outdoor appeal with miles of scenic beauty and plenty of activity for your weekend road trip, including:


Golf Over 50 public and private golf courses are nestled in such communities as


Bolingbrook, Glen Ellyn and Glendale Heights, and some magnificent golf resorts like Chicago Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort (Oak Brook), Eaglewood Resort & Spa (Itasca), and Pheasant Run Resort (St. Charles).


Wide Open Spaces 25,000+ acres of woodlands, 600 acres of lakes, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and more than 450 miles of trails can be found here, thanks to our forest preserve district, trail system, municipal park districts and private areas like the Fermi Lab Natural Areas (Batavia).


(Wheaton): This 500-acre park offers more than 29 acres of formal gardens, picnic grounds, a top-ranked public golf course and two museums, the Robert R. McCormick


Museum housed in a


historic mansion built in 1896 and the First Division Museum, with tanks, cannons and other historic equipment located on the grounds outside.


• The Morton Arboretum (Lisle): Drive or stroll through this amazing 1,700-acre garden of trees and other woody plants from around the world. Enjoy the Children’s Garden, Maze Garden, 16 miles of hiking trails, guided tours, special events and more throughout their environmentally friendly and handicapped accessible grounds and facilities.


• Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: With over 60 forest preserves nestled throughout the county, it’s easy to find a scenic drive or an idyllic backdrop for a fall picnic.


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