What to do
DuPage Children’s Museum Creative play exhibits feature math, science and art. Kids can “paint” with light, play with shadows, do geometry with magnetic tiles and invent with woodworking tools. (630) 637-8000; dupagechildrensmuseum.org
Raging Waves The state’s largest water park entertains families with 17 water slides, a lazy river, zip line, daily sea lion show and more; in Yorkville, 20 miles southwest of Naperville. (630) 882-6575; ragingwaves.com
Riverwalk City sights surround the DuPage River’s almost 2-mile hiking trail. (630) 848-5000; napervilleparks.org
Where to eat
Hugo’s Frog Bar and Fish House Vintage photographs decorate a steak and seafood house. For $2 each, reel in a cup of soup or clam chowder and a salad. (630) 548-3764; hugosfrogbar.com
La Sorella di Francesca Zesty pasta dishes and robust roasted meats are served in Naperville’s old limestone city hall. (630) 961-2706; miafrancesca.com
Le Chocolat du Bouchard Choose from among more than 300 chocolate items from around the world, or sip a decadent chocolate martini in this European-inspired cafe. (630) 355-5720; lechocolatdubouchard.com
Where to stay
Hotel Arista An ecofriendly hotel has 144 guest rooms and suites resembling stylish apartments. From $119. (630) 579-4100; hotelarista.com
For more information: Naperville Convention and Visitors Bureau (877) 236-2737; visitnaperville.com
