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Elmhurst is a small tree-lined village in the greater Chicago area offering shops, restaurants, museums and year-round events. The Elmhurst Express Trolley takes visitors on a 30-minute loop past shopping and dining districts, the park and museums. During the month of December, the classic trolley is holiday-themed. Elmhurst College, founded in 1871, is a top-ranked four-year institution and a cultural destination for the performing and visual arts.
The Elmhurst Art Museum exhibits contemporary art and manages the 1952 McCormick House designed by Mies van der Rohe. The Elmhurst History Museum is located in the Glos Mansion, also nearby is the 1846 Churchville Schoolhouse.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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