One Great Visit Leads to Another
Countless DuPage attractions and events offer endless ideas for exciting and unique new itineraries you won't find anywhere else. The DuPage
Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales Team stands ready to assist with customizing your next visit to DuPage. Here is just a brief checklist of places to
visit and things to do in DuPage, The Magnificent Miles West of Chicago
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Visit Breathtaking Gardens a74 Find Heaven on Earth
People come from every corner of the earth just to visit DuPage County's
Thousands of the faithful take pilgrimages to the renowned centers of
world-famous gardens, like The Morton Arboretum. Splendid in every
faith and inspiration located in DuPage County. One such site is the Billy
season and open
Graham Center Museum.
365 days a year,
This unique, family-oriented
The Arboretum is
museum unfolds the history
a panoramic 1,700
of Christian evangelism and
acre garden of trees,
its world-wide influence,
flowers, ponds, and
featuring rare artifacts,
woody plants from
interactive displays, and
around the world.
a spiritually powerful, walk-
Take a guided tour
through presentation of
on the Acorn Express tram, then walk the Maze Garden. Kids love the
the Gospel. Don't miss the amazing Life and Ministry of Billy Graham exhibit,
Children's Garden, one of the finest in the world. Enjoy a delicious lunch at
telling the story of America's most profound and revered spiritual leader
the Ginkgo Restaurant, and shop the Arboretum Store and art gallery
and his epic global crusade to unite all hearts in Christ.
for inspiring garden art, books, gifts, toys, hand-carved wood items,
even their own line of honey and honey-laced candles!
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Shopping, Shopping, Shopping!
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Choose From Countless Attractions
At the top of every visitor's
to-do list while in DuPage
Group operators enjoy the freedom to choose from a wealth of outstanding County is shopping! Our
recreational and educational attractions in DuPage County. In Cantigny Park, world-class shopping
you can tour the stately centers and premium
Robert McCormick outlets feature such
Mansion Museum, internationally renowned
an elegant 1896 fashion meccas as:
mansion brimming Nordstrom, Neiman
with priceless works Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Macy's, Von Maur, Carson Pirie
of art, heirlooms and Scott, and hundreds more. The boutiques, shops and art galleries of our
antiques. And no one charming downtown areas specialize in truly one-of-a-kind "finds" for the
who walks through home or wardrobe.
the emotionally stunning, life-sized dioramas of the First Division Military
Museum honoring the heroic 1st Infantry Division, will be left unmoved
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Bright Lights of the Big City Sights
by the experience.
It's remarkable, but true — visitors
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enjoy the attractions of DuPage
County as much as they do the
Visitors discover the rich big city lights and allure of Chicago!
history, charm and hard- Chicago's vibrant downtown, the
ships of bygone days in Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, and
historic DuPage County the breathtaking Lake Michigan
and its carefully preserved shoreline are a must for any tour
heritage. Among such group to visit. Fortunately, Chicago
treasured places to visit is just 20 minutes away from DuPage
include Naper Settlement, County, so visitors can enjoy the
a 19th Century historic museum village. The only outdoor museum best of both worlds in one unfor-
in Illinois accredited by the American Association of Museums, this 13 acre gettable weekend!
village has 30 historic structures, including a Victorian mansion, log house
and fort, an exquisite chapel, even working blacksmith and print shops.
Hands-on activities and costumed villagers instill an appreciation of the
past into the hearts of young and old.
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