Chicago's Metro West

Oak Brook, IL – DuPage County, Illinois - Just 20 miles west of downtown Chicago, DuPage County is the ideal American community. A fascinating blend of high-tech, high-powered commerce matched by the preservation of heritage and natural environment, DuPage County consistently rates among the most desirable areas to live in the nation.

Discover a host of historical and cultural opportunities to delight visitors: enjoy the nostalgic feel of exploring Chicagoland's “Great Mother Road - Route 66” to lively dinner theater to breathtaking symphonic concerts and award-winning performances in state-of-the-art auditoriums, to comedy clubs and summertime outdoor concerts. Area performing arts centers have hosted well-known entertainers, Grammy-award winning musicians, and more.

Museums offer unique attractions such as Cantigny, home of the late Colonel Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune. Visit McCormick Museum, numerous gardens, the First Division Museum, and two golf courses in this 500-acre park and recreation area. The 1,700-acre Morton Arboretum, a gift of the late Joy Morton, owner of the Morton Salt Company, is dedicated to the preservation and study of trees and plants from around the world that has developed into a horticultural wonder.  

Other unique offerings include the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art; the DuPage County Historical Museum; Historic Naper Settlement Village; the Elmhurst Art Museum; and numerous historical museums and districts in the cities and villages of DuPage.

In addition, the internationally acclaimed Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory are along DuPage County's high-tech corridor. In order to capture the appeal of the technology and science attractions, the DuPage County CVB has developed the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Discovery tours that highlight the exceptional opportunities for young minds to experience the world-class facilities and knowledge base of the county's high-tech corridor.  

For those with a love for the great outdoors, DuPage is a recreational paradise. The Forest Preserve District's 24,000 acres of forest, lakes, marshes, rivers, prairies and open spaces are a refreshing breath of fresh air. DuPage has been called an "eco-oasis" for photography, art, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, picnicking, boating, wildlife watching, and quiet inspiration. The DuPage County area is probably one of the state (and region's) best biking destinations with over 450 miles of trails.

World-class golf is offered at more than 50 public and private courses. DuPage County has hosted a number of prestigious golf tournaments such as the 2012 Ryder Cup, the 2006 and 1999 PGA Championships, Ameritech Senior Open and Walter Payton's Celebrity Golf classic.

Two favorite past times in DuPage County are dining and shopping, as our excellent restaurants and malls will attest! Sampling the wealth of various cuisines offered in area dining establishments is like taking a culinary trip around the world. We guarantee a different taste sensation every day! For the ultimate in shopping, DuPage has many premier shops at fabulous Oakbrook Center, Yorktown Center, The Promenade Bolingbrook, Fashion Outlets of Chicago (in Rosemont), and the newly expanded Chicago Premium Outlets. For a shopping spree with a historic flair, visit downtown Naperville, or the Glen Ellyn or Elmhurst Antiquing districts. Stroll any downtown area for quaint specialty boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, coffee shops, romantic bistros and more.

Visitors have a tough time deciding where to stay: one of our outstanding resorts; a luxury hotel; a country inn; or a charming bed and breakfast? Perhaps one of our spacious suite properties or moderately-priced hotels? From the finest in elegance, to relaxing resorts, to simply comfortable rooms, DuPage County is a most accommodating host.

With its harmonious blend of contrasts, DuPage County is a fascinating glimpse of America's heartland at its best. Fast-paced and fast growing, high-tech and high-powered, it is also an idyllic retreat into nature and preserved heritage.  The DuPage County CVB has conveniently packaged the outstanding experiences into three creative itineraries:

Gateway to America's Heartland that gives international travelers an opportunity to experience Chicago alongside the comfortable lifestyle and amenities of its western suburbs.  The itinerary couples the Chicagoland visit with the Illinois scenic countryside.  
All American Road Trip starts travelers at the beginning of Route 66 and before continuing on the “Mother Road” sets up a fabulous itinerary of the DuPage County golf courses and world-class shopping.  
STEAM Discovery Tours are the newest of the DuPage CVB offerings and have been created to ignite youthful creativity and challenge curious minds.  Young participants and families can experience cutting edge advances in American Technology within the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor with courses specifically designed to meet the educational needs of curious minds.  

For more information about the DCVB's international itineraries and amenities, contact Miriam Blumenthal at Miriam@discoverdupage.com or +1.630.575.8070, ext. 208.
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About DuPage County
DuPage County is the second most populous county in Illinois after Cook County, which borders it to the north and east. Together, the two counties account for half of the state's population. One of the nation's wealthiest counties, DuPage is rich in many types of commerce and is second only to Cook in tourism revenue. With its well-developed highway and mass transit system, DuPage is easily accessible from O'Hare and Midway Airports, as well as the City of
Chicago.

About DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau
The DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau was established through the efforts of a coalition of
DuPage area hotel executives and business representatives in 1987, and was formally certified in 1989 by the State of Illinois. It remains the official agency for promoting the county's multibillion dollar tourism industry and market DuPage County as an enticing destination for leisure and business travelers, meeting planners, groups and conventions, in order to enhance the economic development of the area.

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Contact:                                             
Miriam Blumenthal
International and Group Marketing Manager                      
Phone: 630.575.8070, ext. 208
Email: miriam@discoverdupage.com