Location: Naperville
Top Things to do in Naperville
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Naperville, Illinois (IL)
Consistently rated as one of the top places to live in America by Money Magazine, Naperville is a family-friendly suburb. Take a walk downtown along the Riverwalk and dine at one of Naperville's many great restaurants or learn about the history of the city at Naper Settlement.
Restaurants in Naperville
1. Naperville Trolley & Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
The BEST way to see Naperville is on one of our 4 Trolleys! There are MANY public tours for you to choose from: Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville, Children's 30 Minute Trolley Rides! Maybe you've heard about our most popular tours on the news: Halloween Lights and December Holiday Light Tours!
2. Centennial Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Historic quarry-turned-swimming facility in 1931. Includes sand, grassy area for picnicking, shallow-end slide, water play features, diving boards and more.
3. Riverwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 791 reviews
Reviewed By janeoctric - Naperville, United States
Absolutely love the riverwalk- There is an upper brick, lower concrete walk or jog you can take, I do most days along the river- Things to see, plants, flowers, fish, ducks, kayakers, diverse families, water fountains, covered bridges, occasional snakes, frogs, a solo heron. Great place for subrises or sunsets- No bikes allowed- It is lit so you can even walk at dusk- Lots of people of all ages, babies in strollers, on it- Early am more quiet and serene- There is a brand new playground west of the quarry. Clean bathrooms, accessibility to lots of restaurants. Paddleboats, kayaks for rent May to September plus a riverwalk cafe in season near rotary hill. You can walk up to the top of the Carilllon and see the entire area from above during certain weekend hours as well.
4. Naperville Kayak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Naperville Kayak is an outdoor recreation company offering kayak, stand-up paddleboard, and electric bike adventures. Our aim is to provide you a safe and memorable experience with the highest level of customer service. We look forward to adventuring with you!
5. Naper Settlement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Native Chicagoans often forget or tend to overlook the fact that there is more to the history of the area than what happened before and after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Chicago's vast network of suburbs have a lot of history to tell. For example, when I was living in Wheaton, I learned about the tavern that catered to travelers on the old stagecoach road from Chicago to Galena. And now I've learned about Naper Settlement, a 12-acre outdoor history museum that consists of a collection of 30 historical buildings and structures from the Naperville, Illinois, area. Established in 1969 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, Naper Settlement, located at 523 South Webster Street, is situated on land bequeathed to the City of Naperville in 1936 by Caroline Martin Mitchell, whose father made his riches after he co-founded the Naperville Tile and Brick Works and built Pine Craig, a historic 12-room mansion that is part of Naper Settlement. Many of the buildings in Naper Settlement were moved here from their original locations and refurbished in a style fitting of their time periods that range from 1831, when Naperville was founded, through the early 20th century. Naper Settlement is an outdoor history museum that offers numerous special events, including Civil War Days, a two-day reenactment where the settlement is converted into a large encampment, featuring more than 300 actors and actresses who re-enact historical life and battles.
6. DuPage Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By lyubovv416 - Great Barrington, United States
My son is 8y.o. and it takes us 45 -60 min. to get there but totally worth it. Kids are engaged in numerous activities while learning about electricity, kinetics, magnetism, etc.It feels more like a huge playground rather than a museum. They even have an area where kid can make something out of wood using real tools ( hammer, saw, waise, screwdriver, nails). Absolutely love it!
7. Naperville Historic District
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States
Naperville Historic District in downtown Naperville is a great place for recreation. Naper Settlement serves as the main historic underpinning. The settlement has restored historic buildings moved to this historic museum from different places in Naperville. Areas adjacent to Naper Settlement are thoroughly enjoyable with various opportunities for recreation. The Riverwalk which straddles both sides of the Du Page River is a lovely place. The Quarry lake provides opportunity for boating and fishing in season. The pedestrian bridges across the river are beautiful. The Moser Tower is another unmissable attraction. All in all, a visit to Naperville Historic District will be fully enjoyable.
8. iFLY Naperville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Ever dream of flying? Now you can at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Naperville. Experience the thrill of skydiving without having to jump from a perfectly good airplane - no falling, no parachutes, just you floating on a smooth cushion of air with our professional instructor right next to you. No special skills are needed, just a sense of adventure. iFLY is safe for kids 3 and up, fun for the entire family, and perfect for birthday parties or groups. iFLY is the experience of a lifetime.
9. Knoch Knolls Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Peter-DG - Chicago, United States
Great place to visit for an hour or a day. Part of the Naperville Park District. There are kayak rentals available some times. Kayak a few miles up and down Du Page River West Branch to the confluence with the East Branch and beyond. Lots of wood chip hiking trails and paved biking trails to various spots along the river. Impressive indoor facility and park, and plenty of parking.
10. Millennium Carillon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
14-story tall tower with a 72-bell Carillon instrument inside. Climb to the top and see Naperville and beyond. On a clear day, see the Chicago Skyline. Concerts are performed by world-renowned carillonneurs spring-fall and concert-goers can enjoy the music from the lawns surrounding the tower. Also a site for weddings.
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