Downtown Naperville
Naperville’s Downtown is arguably the “Crown Jewel of the Western Suburbs”. It offers something for everyone. For those who enjoy the outdoors there is the picturesque Riverwalk which meanders along the Du Page River as it makes it’s journey through downtown, or if you want to take it easy take the Trolley Tour. In either event you will experience a unique combination of nature’s beauty interlaced with urban life. There are parks, restaurants, shopping and a variety of recreational and cultural venues.
Naperville truly is a beautiful community with something to offer nearly everyone. We hope you enjoy your tour of the highlights of what Naperville has to offer its residents and hopefully you will get a sense of why it is so highly regarded as a place to live, work, play and raise your family.
Downtown Recreational Attractions
You name it and downtown Naperville has it! Options rang from beautiful Walking Trails, to Covered Bridges, to Concert Venues, to Festival Venues, to Beautiful Art Work, to Paddle Boats, to Sand Valley Ball, to Baseball Fields, to Ice Skating, to Skate Boarding, to Tot Lots, to Swimming, to picnicking and much more.
Trolley & Tours
219 S Ewing St 
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-2223
Naperville’s unique transportation option is available for Historic Tours, Weddings, Charters, Home Office pick up service, Christmas Light Tour & Advertising. Pick up is available community wide.
Main Street Promenade Parking Garage
When you come to Naperville to visit you don’t have to be concerned about parking. There are two public garages as well as several lots and street parking.
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Riverwalk Foundation
401 S. Main Street Suite 300
Naperville, IL 60540
http://www.napervilleriverwalk.com/
The Riverwalk is the "crown jewel" of Naperville and has become a focal point drawing visitors from all over to enjoy the beauty of the river with it’s covered bridges, fountains, lush landscaping, parks and walking trails. It is recognized as one of the most picturesque spots in the Midwest and has won many state and national honors. Year around there are art and craft fairs, walk-a-thons, festivals and special events of all kinds. Come and experience the beauty of Naperville’s Riverwalk.
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Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster Street
Naperville, IL 60540(630) 420-6010
Immerse yourself in the life of a frontiersman by visiting our living history museum and see what life was like in Naperville at the turn of the century as it changed from a frontier outpost to a turn-of-the-century community. Staff dress in authentic 19th century clothing and bring the experience of frontier living to life. It is a wonderful educational experience for your family and children.
Naper settlement's living history museum tells the story of daily life in Naperville as it changed from a simple frontier outpost to a bustling turn-of-the-century community. With costumed villagers, annual events and special exhibits, you never know what a visit to the Settlement will bring! Enjoy the experience as your pulse slows and you breathe a little easier in our 19th century world.
For the schedule of activities, call or visit their website.
Moser Tower & Millennium Carillon
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Moser Tower Millennium Carillon
(630) 428-4239
Located along the River walk the Carillon Tower rising 160 feet above the River walk and is one of only a few instruments of its size in the world. It has seventy-two bronze bells and is one of only four carillons in the world spanning a full six octaves. Visitors to the Tower will see an awe-inspiring view of the area when they reach the observation deck, 14 stories up. Music selections are played on the bells at 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily. A week-long summer recital series draws artists from around the world.
But at 14 stories high – and about 10 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty – the hike to the open-air Observation Deck poses some physical challenge; mental, too, if you’re sensitive to heights. The reward, however, is a one-of-a-kind vantage of the city, the Riverwalk and Centennial Beach, and on clear days, the Chicago skyline.
For the schedule of activities, call or visit their website.
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Centennial Beach
500 W. Jackson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540(630) 848-5090
www.napervilleparks.org/parksfacilities/centennialbeach/
Named one of the 150 Great Places in Illinois by the American Institute of Architects in 2007, Centennial Beach is a unique family swimming and recreation area. It is an almost 6 acre site, including 4 acres of trees and grass with playground equipment, bath house, concession stand and store. The pool itself is a converted quarry. The shallow end is a zero depth beach which is ideal for smaller children and moms while the deep end offers lap lanes and an N.C.A.A./USS approved diving complex.
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Naperville’s Downtown is atypical in that it is truly functional. It has your typical Ice Cream Shops and Tea Shops, and Art Galleries, and Beauty Salons but it also has lots of major name brand stores where people can come and do some serious shopping. There are also Museums and other cultural activities such as night spots with you can enjoy Comedy and Live Theater, Live Music, and Dancing and a variety of special events such as concerts, art fairs and concerts etc.
Main Street Promenade
55 S. Main Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville’s newest downtown shopping area complete with parking garage, shopping and restaurants.
Talbot’s
217 South Main Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Zano Salon Inc
35 S Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540(630) 428-4001
Anam Art Gallery
103 S Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 369-7504
DuPage Children's Museum
301 N. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 637-8000
https://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/
The DuPage Children’s Museum stimulate curiosity, creative thinking and problem solving in young children through: integration of the arts, science and math, and self-directed, open-ended experiences between children and adults. The Museum validates the value of play as a learning experience as well as the importance the child-adult learning partnership.
The Comedy Shrine
22 E Chicago Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-2844
Downtown Restaurants
The list below is by no means a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Downtown Naperville. It is purely intended to highlight the fact that nearly every ethnic food imaginable is available and that options range from casual to sophisticated dining options.
Lantern
8 W Chicago Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-7099
Casual Bar & hang out for NCC students.
B D's Mongolian Barbecue
221 S Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-0300
Create your own Stir-Fry in a casual lively setting.
Jimmy's Grill
Naperville, IL 60540
245 S Washington St
(630) 548-2500
Casual dining and bar with large outdoor patio for those warm summer nights. Frequented by a variety of people, but also a hang out for NCC Students.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
244 S. Main Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-0230
http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com
Upscale sophisticated 1940’s style Steak House/Seafood Restaurant with multiple locations across the country. There is live Jazz seven nights a week.
Heaven On Seven
224 S Main Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 717-0777
Louisiana cooking in a comfortable setting.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
131 W. Jefferson Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 717-0700
Fax: 630 717 0755
Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House
55 S Main St # 127
Naperville, IL 60540(630) 548-3764
Upscale Bar and Fish House. Great food in a sophisticated setting.
Catch 35
35 S Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 717-3500
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Upscale Sea Food and Premium Steaks served in a sophisticated setting.