Top 5 Things to Do in Elmhurst

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Elmhurst is a neighborhood of Chicago, located in DuPage province, Illinois. The earliest settlers of this area were members of the Potawatomi Tribe, who lived along Salt Creek, south of the city.

Five things to do in Elmhurst, Illinois:

1. Brookfield Zoo: This 216 acre zoo is situated just 15 miles away from downtown Chicago, in Brookfield. It displays a wide collection of exotic and rare animals from all over the world. There are also exhibits, which include an indoor bird reserve, an African animal habitat, a reptile house and a dolphin tank.  For more information on Brookfield Zoo click on the link.

2. Western Acres Golf Course: This 3,000yd, 9 hole, public course, is situated near to Eldridge Park. The course hosts several events, such as ‘Moms play around’, which features a free round of golf in the week of your birthday and babysitting facilities. For more information on Western Acres click on the link.

3. The Morton Arboretum: This arboretum is situated in the western suburb of Chicago, only one mile south of DuPage College. It houses thousands of species of plants and trees in its 1,700 acres. Two of the most notable features in the garden are the Xanadu, which is a sculpture created by Patrick Dougherty and a children’s garden.  For more information on the Morton Arboretum click on the link.

4. Cantigny Park: This park is a lovely outdoor space, located within the estate of Robert McCormick. Cantigny Park is dedicated to the history of the first Infantry Division, during the First World War and also the Freedom Museum. It is situated in the southwest part of Wheaton, close to Bellau Woods Forest Preserve.

5. Antique and Flea Markets in St Charles: St Charles is a favorite destination for antique lovers, where visitors can search through a wide collection of objects, books and artwork. There is even a delicious food fiesta, which serves mouth-watering corn and roasted nuts.