The Best Things to do in DuPage County Superlatives

Shortly before moving to my current home, I spent a year working on an ambassadorship with DuPage County. When I first started the role, I hadn’t explored much beyond my hometown haunts, but just seven months later, I became a permanent resident. With the support of the members of Discover DuPage, I learned about so many gems of DuPage County that I had never known. As such, I’d like to share my favorite things to do in DuPage County, a Chicago suburban treasure.

Things to do in DuPage County: Green Spaces

DuPage County 1 — While my backyard is my favorite forest of DuPage County, it’s not open to the public.

My Favorite Date Things to do in DuPage County

There are great date spots in DuPage County!

Take a Cooking Class at The North American Pizza and Culinary Academy or Marcel’s Culinary Experience
Consider a Spa Day at Eaglewood Resort or Kohler Day Spa
Play a Round of Golf at Belmont Golf Club, site of America’s first 18-hole golf course
Catch some Fine DuPage Theatre
Get delicious chocolates or gelato from Chocolaterie Stam

My Favorite Fancy Restaurants of DuPage County

favorite dupage county restaurants — Mon Ami Gabi was My FAVORITE FRENCH RESTAURANT IN THE BURBS! Zut Alors. You can still visit the Las Vegas location!

Santo Cielo for Great Views and Drinks
Perry’s Steakhouse for Steaks and Great Cuts of Meat
Meson Sabika for Spanish Tapas (and beautiful views)
Glen Prairie for Organic American Food

My Favorite Casual DuPage Eateries

Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket
Any of the Two Brothers Restaurants in DuPage County
One Fifty One Kitchen & Bar
Che Figata

My Favorite DuPage Spots to Grab a Drink

Wine Tasting Experience of a Red Flight at DOC Wine Bar — Cellar Door in Downers Grove is my favorite Local Wine Bar.

My Favorite Places to Stay in DuPage County

There are so many wonderful places in DuPage County. If you are interested in visiting Chicago but are looking for some suburban charm at more affordable prices, consider spending a day (or three) in DuPage County.