Naperville
Area attractions & Events Nightlife Restaurants Parks
The City of Naperville, incorporated in 1857, is located in the northeastern part of the state, which is the top growth area in Illinois. Naperville is 28 miles west of downtown Chicago and occupies a land area of 37.58 square miles with a population of 136,380. The city has grown by more than 35,000 residents in the past 10 years.
Ranked as a top community in the United States to raise children, retire and start a home-based business, the city boasts nationally acclaimed schools, the best public library system in the country, an exceptionally low crime rate and a lower unemployment rate than the state's average. In 2005, the city was once again named as one of best places to live in the United States by Money Magazine. Naperville ranked third of 100 finalists and was the only Illinois town to make the 2005 "Best Places To Live" list.
In 1931, a group of 33 Naperville residents purchased the Centennial Beach property, then an abandoned, double quarry, from the Von Oven Estate. Actual development of the pool began in 1932 as a permanent memorial to Naperville's 100th Anniversary.
Approximately 2,500 visitors converge on Centennial Beach on a typical warm summer day, with more than 155,000 utilizing the water facility each year. The beach features water depths for swimmers or waders of all ages. It features almost six acres of fence-enclosed area with park facilities. Centennial Beach is open on all non-school days from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Season passes are available.
Enjoy brick paths that wind along the DuPage River through downtown Naperville. Built by residents in 1981 to commemorate the city’s 150th birthday, the Riverwalk features fountains, covered bridges, the Riverwalk amphitheater, consisting of the Celebration 2000 Millennium Wall and Labyrinth, gazebos and shaded sitting areas, a cultural center, a large sled hill, the Riverwalk Eatery, a picnic pavilion and paddleboat rides. A memorial to the victims of the September 11 attack is located on the Riverwalk’s south bank, adjacent to City Hall.
Sponsored by the Naperville Exchange Club, Ribfest will be held June 30-July 4, in Knoch Park. The event features 17 "ribbers" from across the nation, as well as many additional food vendors. This year's entertainment line-up features a variety of major music acts, including George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Los Lonely Boys, Heart and Randy Travis. For a complete list of vendors and the full entertainment line-up, visit!
Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., is a museum village of 19th century homes, shops and public buildings that exhibit a collection of historical facts and furnishings. Costumed villagers work, play and tell the story of daily life in Naperville as it changed from a frontier outpost to a bustling turn-of-the-century community, from 1831 to 1900. The Settlement also houses a reference library and archival collection. A variety of events take place throughout the year.
Parks
The Naperville Park District is home to 136 parks totaling over 2,500 acres. Providing passive recreational opportunities through these beautiful settings located throughout Naperville, each park has its own special use and amenities to appeal to a wide variety of interests and needs.
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Peanuts Bar & Grill
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White Tavern
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Bevi's Bar & Eatery
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Danny's Pub & Grill
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