Naperville, Suburban center in DuPage and Will Counties, Illinois, US.
Description
Naperville is a suburb in DuPage and Will Counties in Illinois, about 28 miles (45 km) west of downtown Chicago. Residential areas alternate with shopping centers and parks that spread along the DuPage River and the surrounding plains.
History
Joseph Naper founded the settlement in 1831 at a ford on the DuPage River, which later became the seat of DuPage County. After 1868 the county center moved to Wheaton, while the town continued to grow through railroad connections and farming.
Culture
The name comes from founder Joseph Naper and locals often shorten it to "Naptown". The historic downtown with its brick storefronts along the main street serves as a gathering point for festivals and weekend markets.
Practical
The public library with its three branches offers programs and reading materials for visitors, while Edward Hospital is one of the region's largest employers. Many trails and green spaces are freely accessible and can be explored on foot or by bicycle.
Did you know?
The Moser Tower houses the Millennium Carillon with 72 bronze bells, which rings during concerts and special occasions. From the tower you can overlook the surrounding neighborhoods and the river course toward Chicago's western suburbs.
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Centennial Beach
2.7 km
Moser Tower and Millennium Carillon
2.5 km
Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium
2.9 km
Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex
6.6 kmMcDowell Grove Forest Preserve
5.4 km
Naperville Historic District
3.3 km
Old Nichols Library
3.2 km
Pelican Harbor Indoor Outdoor Aquatic Park
7.8 kmIllinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook
6.5 km
Glen D. Riley Observatory
5.3 km
Big Woods School
9.3 kmSpringbrook Prairie Forest Preserve
1.4 km
Centennial Park
2.6 kmSt. Procopius Abbey
7.2 km
Naper Settlement
2.6 kmDuPage Children's Museum
3.7 kmRegal Cantera Stadium 17 & RPX
6.1 kmVermont Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve
8 km
Ismaili Jamatkhana
6.1 kmLake Osborne
2 kmJimginny Observatory
4.3 km
Naperville Public Library
3 km
Suite Escape Massages
3.5 km
Naperville Chicago Onnuri Church
5.2 kmMr. & Mrs. Naperville
2.6 kmA Lifetime Together
2.9 kmVeteran's Valor
3.2 kmBest Friends
2.7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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