Naperville

Napervillecarillon - The Millennium Carillon

Naperville is a bedroom community in the Chicagoland area. In 2008 Money magazine ranked Naperville third on its list of the 100 best places to live in the United States.

Travel to Naperville

I-88 Runs through the northern part of the city and goes to Chicago in the east and the Quad Cities in the west.

There are both long-distance and commuter rail service to Naperville. There are hourly trains from Chicago Union Station by Metra via the BNSF Line, with trains continuing to Aurora (Illinois) | Aurora. Amtrak serves the city via its daily Southwest Chief between Chicago and Los Angeles and the California Zephyr between Chicago and San Francisco. Additionally, multiple Illinois Service] routes calls here. Naperville Station GPS 41.779598,-88.145531 is located at 105 E. Fourth Ave, north of downtown.

Get Around

If you plan on bringing your rental vehicle downtown, be prepared to park it in the large public parking structures, because finding a space in the downtown area can be tortuously slow work. There is often a spot in the three-story free parking garage by the Barnes and Noble near the junction of Washington and Chicago Avenue. The second and third floor are accessible via Jefferson Avenue, which is a block down Washington.

What to See

Dentist - A 19th Century dentist at the Naper Settlement

DuPage Children's Museum - 301 North Washington Street 41.778482, -88.147967 ☎ +1 630-637-8000 - This colorful building is full of activities to keep kids (and the kid in you) occupied: a giant Lite-Brite, bubble games, a building workshop, a wind tunnel and more.

In Downtown Naperville you'll find new high-end chain stores, specialty shops and restaurants inhabiting quaint old buildings which are still a reminder of when Naperville was a sleepy burg.
The Riverwalk is a 3.5-mile brick path that runs along the shore of the DuPage river and was originally inspired by the more famous Riverwalk in San Antonio|San Antonio, Texas. It passes the 160 foot Moser Tower Millennium Carillon. With 72 bronze-cast bells and the Millennium Carillon is one of only four grand carillons in the world.
Public Art can be found throughout downtown and the Riverwalk. They include "River of Life," a four-part ceramic mural just off West Jefferson; "Man's Search For Knowledge Through The Ages," a bas-relief in front of Nichols Library; and "The Dandelion Fountain" near the Riverwalk, among others. To see more follow the "Century Walk" public arts walk.
The Naper Settlement is a reconstruction of the town as it looked in the 1800s when it was founded by trader Joe Naper. It's much like the Joseph Smith Homestead in Nauvoo.
Art Galleries abound in Naperville. Check out Art & Frame Naperville and the Naperville Art League and the Anamart Gallery, Hozhoni Native American Art, North Central College and the Naperville Cultural Center.
SS. Peter and Paul Church, near the North Central College campus, is an enormous Catholic institution with a beautiful interior.

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The Comedy Shrine - In the Naperville Promenade is indeed funny and not too expensive.

Centennial Beach is an old rock quarry transformed into a sandy beach along the Riverwalk. They also rent paddleboats.
Ribfest is Naperville's biggest yearly event. The four-day festival takes place in Knoch Park and usually features 15-20 beef vendors from around the nation as well as bands like REO Speedwagon and Heart.
Naper Days, held annually at the Naper Settlement, is a much more manageable event with games, bands and the Taste of Naperville.
Haunted Naperville Tours are a unique way to see the city. The stories are hit-or-miss, but the fact that they're all based on first-hand encounters makes Naperville at least a little bit creepier.

Shopping

Stop by the bustling downtown area to do some serious power shopping. There's nothing that can't be found anywhere else other than foods indigenous to the area, such as Chicago Pizzas, Italian beef sandwiches, etc.

Naper Nuts and Sweets | 10 W. Jefferson Ave - Come to this old-fashioned Candies shop in the heart of downtown Naperville for thousands of Candies, freshly made popcorn, and Chocolates. Also visit the store to learn more about Operation: Caramel Popcorn, a project to ship popcorn to the military overseas.

Halal Food

Bridge at the Naperville Riverwalk - A covered bridge along the Riverwalk.

Stop by Lou Malnati's pizza in downtown Naperville. This Chicago pizza restaurant do their pies well (and have arguably the best crust in the state) and is housed in what until the 1980s was the city's firehouse. The fire pole still resides in a corner of the bar area. No and they won't let you slide down it. The Lantern still has a cheeseburger and fries for 5 bucks- just the same way they were making them back in the 60s.
Another local favorite is the Naperville branch of celebrity Chef Jimmy Bannos' Heaven on Seven restaurant, which specializes in Cajun and Creole foods. Most of the food is all right for anyone to eat, but if you want it fiery and they can make it happen.
And you really should go to either El Centro or El Famous (both on Ogden Avenue) to wolf down a giant burrito.
If you want some really fresh, delicious seafood during lunchtime, head over to Succulent Seafood at Gartner Plaza (corner of Gartner Road and Washington Street) and order a Pastas dish or a fish sandwiches with any of a number of freshly prepared Sauces as you wait.

Cookie Dough Creations - 22 Chicago Ave ☎ +1 630-369-4833 A fantastic dessert replacement to the more commercial Cold Stone. Order a scoop of ice cream and then a scoop of egg-free cookie dough to go on top.

Meson Sabika - 1025 Aurora Ave 41.768599, -88.164682 ☎ +1 630-983-3000 - Serves Spanish tapas and a lovely brunch. Although it's expensive, it also extremely tasty.

Several of the more well known and long lasting bars are located in downtown Naperville. For those of you seeking a less glamorous but just as interesting (if not more so) time in the company of hardworking blue-collar types, head to White Tavern on Ogden avenue or Orazio Pub at the Naperville train station.

The Lantern - 8 West Chicago Ave # 1 41.771301, -88.148255 ☎ +1 630-355-7099
Potter's Place and Two-Nine Martini Lounge - 29 West Jefferson Ave 41.773089, -88.149005 ☎ +1 630-355-9165

Study in Naperville

Foliage, Carnegie Hall - Carnegie Hall on campus

North Central College is a private, 4-year college nestled nicely into the surrounding historical neighborhood. It has very strong business and education programs, award-winning track coach Al Carius and an impressive array of study abroad options for a small college. The school is very integrated with the community at large as well: non-students are welcome to watch a musical performance at the impressive new Wentz Concert Hall, see a play at Pfeiffer Hall, check out the upstairs gallery at Oesterle Library and grab a coffee at the Boilerhouse Cafe.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are all manner of hotels available, none of them truly exceptional but all more than passable. If it's good location you are more interested in, try the mammoth Marriott on Diehl road just off the I-88 tollway exit.

Harrison House Bed & Breakfast - 26 North Eagle Street 41.775972, -88.152487 ☎ +1 630-420-1117
Hilton Garden Inn Naperville Warrenville - 28351 Dodge Dr 41.801144, -88.175047 ☎ +1 630-393-3223 - Free Internet, business center services, fitness room, and indoor pool.

Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk | 120 Water Street 41.770756, -88.150502 ☎ +1 630-778-9676

Stay Safe

Parents of little ones need to beware that portions of the River Walk are not protected by any guard rails; kids can fall in the DuPage River if not careful.

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