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Welcome to Wheaton
Named one of the Top Walkable Cities in the United States
Proudly the County Seat of DuPage County, the scenic City of Wheaton is a distinctive community situated within the natural spaces of the region. The village is just 25 miles west of Chicago, which is easily accessible from Wheaton's downtown Metra station, and is convenient to major highways and airports. Settled in 1838, Wheaton is a blend of big-city comforts and small-town charm that makes it an ideal place to work, live and visit.
Here are some notable facts on Wheaton:
- Rated among the Top 12 Best Places to Live by Chicago Magazine in 2017
- Wheaton ranked #6 in the National Council of Home Safety and Security's 2017 ranking of the Top 100 Safest Cities in America
- A "Top Walkable City" ranked by George Washington University
- A Tree City USA from 1986 to 2017
Mayor Michael J. Gresk
City of Wheaton
303 W. Wesley Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
Dining
Wheaton's historic downtown offers a variety of unique dining choices starting with Suzette's Creperie to Sushi Mono, coffee at Five and Hoek Coffee Co. and perhaps dinner at Muldoons Irish Pub and topped off with dessert at Kimmer's Ice Cream. This is a small sample of the many choices in and around Wheaton. Visit DowntownWheaton.com for a full listing.
Shopping
Historic Downtown Wheaton is also filled with locally-owned shops and restaurants. It is a pedestrian friendly area where a number of family-friendly events are held throughout the year. Farther south, The Danada neighborhood offers shopping at Town Square Wheaton, Rice Lake Square, Danada Square East, West, and Shops of Wheaton.
The village is convenient to Oakbrook Center, Yorktown Center and Stratford Square Mall. It is also a short drive or Metra commuter train ride from Chicago's Loop and the Magnificent Mile.
Attractions
Wheaton is home to one of the jewels of the entire Chicagoland region, Cantigny Park home to the McCormick House, First Division Museum, Championship Golf and spectacular gardens. Other notable attractions in Wheaton include the DuPage County Historical Museum. This special museum is housed in what was formerly known as the Adams Memorial Library. The building was erected in 1891 by John Quincy Adams as a gift to the community of Wheaton in memory of his late wife, Marilla Phipps Adams.
There is a dynamic community arts scene in Wheaton including the Westside Improv Studio, and Wheaton Drama. Other cultural amenities include the Billy Graham Center and Museum and the Theosophical Society of North America. Just minutes from Wheaton is The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage (The MAC) home to several resident professional ensembles, student productions and world-class touring attractions, plus the Gahlberg Gallery for visual arts.
The popular Illinois Prairie Path runs through Wheaton branching north to the Elgin Branch and south to the Aurora Branch.
Park District and Green Spaces
The Wheaton Park District is widely known as one of the finest park systems in the state and has been recognized four times during the past 20 years by the National Park & Recreation Association with National Gold Medals for Excellence.
Facilities and parks operated by the district for enjoyment by residents and visitors alike include:
• Arrowhead Golf Club
• Clocktower Mini Golf and Skate Park
• Cosley Zoo
• Lincoln Marsh Natural Area and Teams Course
• Memorial Park & Mary Lubko Center (formerly the Leisure Center)
• Northside Family Aquatic Center
• Rice Pool and Water Park
• 52 park sites, totaling more than 800 acres
• Safety City
Events
The following events are held annually in the City of Wheaton. For information about these and other events, please visit our Events Calendar page or the events calendars at Wheaton.org, DowntownWheaton.com, and WheatonChamber.com.
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Wheaton Venues:
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Arrowhead provides extraordinary facilities, spectacular views, and customized services. The Clubhouse accommodates 20 to 300 guests and with over ...More!
Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar features unique American cuisine crafted by Executive Chef Alan Pirhofer along with an extensive wine, spirits, and craft b...More!
Devoted to an experience that extends visitor's understanding of the good news about Jesus. Visual overview of the history of Christian mission and it...More!
Set among mature oak and hickory trees, lakes and streams, this full-service event facility with 27 holes offers both 18-hole and 9-hole play, and is ...More!
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This 500-acre park offers vast formal gardens, picnic grounds, a top-ranked public golf course and two museums: Robert R. McCormick Museum and First D...More!
Your Performance Solutions Start With The Corporate Learning Institute. We’re glad you found us! We are organizational performance experts who develo...More!
Cosley Zoo exhibits native Illinois wildlife and domestic farm animals in an accessible manner for children. The zoo is open year-round and also featu...More!
Danada House is located in Wheaton, Illinois, just a short drive from Chicago and minutes from the Naperville business corridor. It's a venue that ble...More!
Warm, friendly service is the hallmark of historic Downtown Wheaton. Stroll the tree-lined streets of this upscale retail and service district and de...More!
Operates the DuPage County Fairgrounds, site of many events, exhibits and shows; including the annual summer DuPage County Fair, a five-day event a...More!
Enjoy DuPage County's rich history from the 1830s to the present. The Museum exhibits feature hundreds of historic artifacts and photos along with man...More!
DuPage County has 490 miles of recreational trails for cyclists, hikers, runners and equestrians. Trails scenically pass through forests, farms and do...More!
Get your daily dose of nature at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. We offer 60 forest preserves and five education facilities. Visit onli...More!
The Illinois Prairie Path (IPP) was the first successful "rail-to-trail" conversion in the United States and inspired a national rail-to-trail movemen...More!
Enjoy a culinary and cultural walking experience through Naperville's historic neighborhood. One delicious taste at a time! Sample some great food an...More!
People's Resource Center community exists to respond to basic human needs, promote dignity and justice, and create a future of hope and opportunity fo...More!
A Part of Your Life Rice Lake Square serves the community of Wheaton, Illinois, with a wonderful array of shopping, dining, entertainment and persona...More!
A Chip Off The Old Vine: Tasting deVine is a sister store for Lynfred Winery. Tasting deVine and Tasting deVine Cellars are the sister stores of Lynf...More!
Lifestyle shopping center with leading shops, restaurants & services including White House | Black Market, Francesca's Collections, Chico's, Victoria...More!
A private, Christian, liberal arts college with a distinguished 150-year history. Accommodations and meeting facilities available May through July; me...More!
Enjoy 829 acres of park facilities that include a water park, children's zoo, teams course, golf course, open space, athletic fields, sand volleyball,...More!
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