Quick Summary:
From gardens and museums to swimming holes and adventure parks, the options of things to do in Naperville are endless. Many of the attractions are family friendly and will be a memorable way to spend the day no matter what your age. If you want to be outdoors, spend the day fishing at the Blackwell Forest Preserve or splashing around at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park.
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Morton Arboretum
Blackwell Forest Preserve
Cantigny Park
Centennial Beach
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park
DuPage Children's Museum
Herrick Lake Forest Preserve
Knoch Knolls Nature Center
Naper Settlement
Naperville Trolley & Tours
Riverwalk
Millennium Carillon
Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve
BrightSide Theatre
Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center
Hollywood Palms Cinema, Bar and Eatery
Hidden Key Escapes
Naperville is a 40-minute (33.0 miles via I-290 W) day trip from Chicago.
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