Location: Wheaton
Top Things to do in Wheaton
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Wheaton, Illinois (IL)
Wheaton is a suburban city in Milton and Winfield Townships and is the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of Chicago. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 52,894, which was estimated to have increased to 53,469 by July 2012.
Restaurants in Wheaton
1. First Division Museum at Cantigny
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 256 reviews
Museum with interactive exhibits on the trenches of WWI, the beaches of WWII and the rice paddies of Vietnam.
Reviewed By sugarbaby34
The tanks outside were incredible to get up close to. My husband and son are huge military buffs and were impressed to see the tanks on display outside on the grounds. I myself tagged along but was not bored at all looking at the tanks. Inside the museum are wonderful displays depicting all phases of wars that the 1st was involved in. The grounds had wonderful gardens to wander through. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
2. Wheaton Public Library
3. Marion E. Wade Library
4. The Little Popcorn Store
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
I wonder if football legend Red Grange, the most famous resident of Wheaton, Illinois, ever visited the Little Popcorn Store. Nearing its 100th anniversary, the Little Popcorn Store is a local treasure, perhaps the world's smallest store of any kind. Located at 111 West Front Street, at Main Street, in downtown Wheaton, one of Chicago's western suburbs, it is only 49 inches wide by 60 feet long. It is like walking into a Norman Rockwell painting with popcorn freshly popped and candy lining the walls. The late owner Bill Wakefield, who ran the business for more than 40 years before passing away in 2019, pointed out that what separates his popcorn from others is the use of white corn, which is sweeter, smaller and less tough than yellow corn. Also, it is lighter and doesn't need butter. Just add vegetable oil and a light amount of salt. But only one flavor, no caramel or cheese. Candy lovers can choose from gummis, candy corn, candy dots, chocolate covered marshmallows, Reece's pumpkins, Mary Janes, Necco's wafers, salter pumpkin seeds, peppermint, penny candy, root beer barrels and many others. Also on sale are posters, ornaments, note cards and other artwork. The Little Popcorn Store is open from 10 to 9 Monday through Saturay and from noon to 5 on Sunday.
5. Tasting Devine
6. Billy Graham Center Museum
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
To this day, some people aren't aware that the world-famous evangelist Billy Graham began his ministry as a student at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. The Billy Graham Center Museum, opened in 1980, is designed to help visitors "extend their understanding of the good news about Jesus" and contains exhibits about the history of Christian evangelism in the United States and the ministry of Billy Graham. Located at 500 College Avenue on the Wheaton College campus, is is open from 10 to 5 Tuesday through Saturday. It also is the primary location for many of the college's Bible and theology classes. It is a family-oriented museum with rare artifacts and interactive displays that begin with the early history of Christian evangelism and its influence on American society and climax with a powerful walk-through presentation of the Gospel message. The museum, which consists of 20,000 square feet of permanent and temporary exhibit space, starts with the Rotunda of Witnesses, which houses nine stunning tapestries depicting great witnesses for the Gospel, and proceeds to the History of Evangelism in America, then the Cross of the Millennium, the Life and Ministry of Billy Graham and Walk through the Gospel. Another interesting exhibit is the Life of George Beverly Shea, the beloved singer at Graham's crusades around the world.
7. Dry City Brew Works
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Guinness44life - Kissimmee, United States
Great smaller brewery that played some awesome music, served some great beer, and generally was a fun place to be at!
8. Escape For Fun
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Choose from 2 rooms: Escape THE CHAMBER in this real life escape room experience. You and your team must find clues and solve puzzles within 60 mins to unshackle Excalibur and find the final key to your freedom. OR complete MISSION CRITICAL where you are part of an elite taskforce whose mission is to disarm a deadly device set to detonate in 60 mins. Unique, mind challenging fun for families, friends and team building.
9. Studio Movie Grill (Wheaton)
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4.0 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By S3087FZbriana - Naperville, United States
This is our go to movie date night. They have excellent food options and comfortable movie seats. It is well maintained and clean. Employees are all nice and friendly.
10. Muldoon's Irish Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
