Naperville is a vibrant community that combines the amenities of a modern city with the charm of a small town.
Among those amenities is a popular Riverwalk that features nearly two miles of brick paths and bridges as well as recreational facilities along the DuPage River. Nearby Centennial Beach is another attraction that draws thousands of visitors and goes from zero to 15 feet deep.
An assortment of local boutiques, well-known retailers, and fine restaurants can also be found in downtown Naperville. Meanwhile, there's endless entertainment for all ages thanks to the DuPage Children's Museum, Summer Place Theatre, Magical Starlight Theatre, and DuPage Symphony Orchestra.
While Naperville has seen significant growth over the past few decades, the city maintains a strong sense of community through annual events, from farmers markets and sidewalk sales to festivals and a summer concert series. The community's character is also preserved in the Naperville Historic District and Naper Settlement, where visitors can step back in time at an outdoor museum.
With plentiful amenities and diverse housing stock in a variety of styles and price points, Naperville has received numerous accolades and continues to capture the interest of homebuyers. The city also offers Metra and Amtrak service, providing convenient access to downtown Chicago and surrounding communities.
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Naperville is a regular on the "best" lists. The community has not only been ranked one of America's best places to live by Money magazine; it's also among the safest cities in the country, according to USA Today.
Incorporated in 1857, Naperville grew rapidly through the 1980s and 1990s with the construction of two tollways, nearly quadrupling as Chicagoans and corporations moved to the suburb. In addition to the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway and Veterans Memorial Tollway, the community is served by nearby Metra and Amtrak stations, making it ideal for commuters.
With plentiful amenities, Naperville continues to capture the interest of homebuyers. Downtown Naperville has a popular Riverwalk with nearly two miles of brick paths, bridges, artwork, fountains, and recreational facilities along the DuPage River. To the west is historic Centennial Beach, which goes from zero to 15 feet deep, and nearby Centennial Park, which has an inline skating and skateboarding facility.
Residents and visitors also enjoy an assortment of local boutiques, well-known retailers, and fine restaurants in downtown Naperville. Meanwhile, Naperville Crossings offers more shops, eateries, and a movie theater.
Naperville embraces its history as a rural community and retains its small-town charm with farmers markets, sidewalk sales, a summer concert series, and culinary events such as the ever-popular Ribfest. The community's character is also preserved in the Naperville Historic District, where hundreds of buildings showcase its heritage.
The DuPage Children's Museum is located in Naperville as well as the award-winning Naperville Public Library, which has made several appearances on the "best" lists.
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