Money Magazine consistently names it one of the best places to live in America. It is ranked as one of the nation's safest cities, and is one of the wealthiest cities in the Midwest. It's Naperville, and it has long attracted residents to its beautiful landscape. Naperville is bisected by the DuPage River and was settled by Joseph Naper in 1831. His settlement along the river was known as Naper Settlement, and today this outdoor living history museum celebrates the city's fascinating beginnings. The Naper Homestead features the remains of four buildings, and over 25,000 artifacts have been excavated from the site.
One of Naperville's most treasured features is its Riverwalk. Brick pathways along the river are lined with outdoor artwork, fountains, and covered bridges, providing an elegant and relaxing place to enjoy views of the river. Amenities along the Riverwalk include Centennial Beach, Centennial Park, Fredenhagen Park, the Dandelion Fountain, and the Paddleboat Quarry. If you've always wanted to explore a maze, head to Morton Arboretum, a public garden and outdoor museum covering 1,700 acres. It includes hiking and bicycling trails, picnic areas, and a maze garden.
While exploring Naperville's gorgeous parks will keep you busy, be sure to visit some of Naperville's other terrific destinations. Downtown Naperville is postcard-perfect -- and the ideal shopping destination, filled with locally-owned shops and popular retailers. Home to a variety of restaurants, Naperville Restaurant Week provides a great sampling of the city's cuisine. The Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery offers exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations. The Millennium Carillon is an awe-inspiring downtown landmark, standing 160 feet tall. Visitors can climb the stairs to the top -- it's a challenge, but the views are worth the effort. Visitors can see the river, Centennial Beach, Riverwalk, and weather permitting, the Chicago skyline.
Why Naperville?
Naperville has a robust economy and is home to companies such as Kraft Foods and BP.
Centennial Beach, one of Naperville’s 140 parks, is an aquatic park on the DuPage River.
The gorgeous Naperville Riverwalk’s brick-paved paths are perfect for walking and jogging.
The Naper Settlement is a living history museum village complete with costumed villagers.
Chicago–and all of its shops, museums, restaurants, sports, and sites–is just 30 miles from Naperville.
The DuPage River Sports Complex features a tennis court, basketball court, and an inline skating rink.
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