Top 5 Things to Do in Bolingbrook

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Bolingbrook is a village located in Will County, in the metro area of Chicago. In 2003, the population was estimated as being 66,151. The village is in the Central Standard Time zone and is at an elevation of 702ft.

1. Visit Fabyan Villa Museum: The Fabyan Villa Museum was once home to George and Nelle Fabyan, 1905-1939 and houses their private collection. There are beautiful Asian artifacts, mission style bedroom furniture and natural history specimens. In 1937 Frank Lloyd Wright enlarged and remodeled the house prior to it being sold to its new owners.

2. Visit Cantigny Park: Cantigny Park is located on Winfield Road. It covers an area of over 151 acres and includes golf courses, museums and gardens. Until his death, the former publisher of the Chicago Tribune, Col. Robert M. McCormick resided in a villa-like house in the park. For more information on Cantigny Park click on the link.

3. Visit the Chicago Portage National Historic Site: The Chicago Portage National Historic Site is on an island, located between the Chicago and Des Plaines rivers. Traders and explorers used to use the site for portage.

4. Visit the Unity Temple: Construction of the church, which was beautifully designed by Frank Llyod Wright, was completed in 1907. While in Bolingbrook, a visit to this Unity Temple should not be missed.

5. Visit the Merrick Rosen Garden: Merrick Rose Garden is situated between Lake Street and Oak Avenue. The park includes hundreds of beautiful, scented and colorful rose bushes, along with an historic fountain.  To find out more about The Gardens click on the link.