Location: Naperville
Top Things to do in Naperville
What to do and see in Naperville, Illinois (IL): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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 Bites and Sites Food Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
Enjoy a Culinary and cultural experience through Naperville's historic neighborhood. One delicious taste at a time! Discover some great things about Naperville .
2. 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!
3. Pinot's Palette
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Girls Night Out * Date Night * Private Painting Parties Pinot's Palette is the upscale "Paint. Drink. Have Fun." destination in Naperville where anyone can be a Picasso. No art experience required! In two or three hours you can create a festive or whimsical painting. Grab your friends and sign up for one of our many public painting classes. We'd also love to help you celebrate your Girls' Night Out, Date Night, Birthday Party, Bachelorette Party, Anniversary, Corporate Team Building Event or a Private Holiday Party! The best wine and painting party in the suburbs. We have a bar where you can purchase wine, beer, soft drinks and limited spirits. Paint and Sip with us! The best painting parties around. Naperville law does not allow BYOB.
4. Centennial Beach
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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.
5. 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.
6. Naperville Historic District
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Knoch Knolls Nature Center
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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.
8. Topgolf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By digitalnoms - Grand Cayman, Caribbean
The quick friendly service, the food and of course the Driving Range facilities make for an all round amazing experience. Recommend for all parties, all ages.
9. Hollywood Palms Cinema
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4.0 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By rexstout
Sit at home, watch a movie, and munch on goodies while in your favorite chair. Sound familiar? Well, that's the experience at Hollywood Palms except your food is prepared for you and brought to you by the experienced servers and your easy chair is plush, comfortable, and like a Lazy Boy in being adjustable so your feet can be propped up. But the kicker is the movie you are watching is a current film on first release, not something that came out years ago. The theater is at the far south end of an extended shopping strip mall. There is ample parking with entrances to the north and south ends of the building. A ticket booth is inside between the entrances, You see there is room for folks who want to have a nosh before or after seeing a movie, and there are tables and chairs for them. A bar serving various drinks is nearby. There is a passage that takes you to the various mini-theaters showing the individual films where there are the rows of seats available. Note: you can pick your seat when you buy your ticket either on the day of the showing or in advance. This is a convenience when the movie you want to see is very popular. One complaint I was told, but did not experience: the movie's sound level is pitched high. So ear plugs for the sound sensitive might be a precaution. But we did not have a problem. The food is generally good for the setting. Don't expect anything that's going to be honored with Michelin stars. Just good ordinary comfort food from your neighborhood diner. Washrooms are clean and close at hand in the lobby area.
10. Naperville Municipal Band
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
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