With its close proximity to Chicago, Bellwood is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of big city life. Bellwood is a cyclist’s paradise with access to miles and miles of bicycle trails, including the 58-mile Prairie Path Bike Trail.
Skateboarders are also welcome in Bellwood, which is home to Sapient Skateboards, where you can buy handmade skateboards, and Chicago Skate School, where you can learn how to shred like a bona fide Tony Hawk.
Grab a delicious steak at Stacy’s Cafe, a cozy and casual steakhouse that’s a beloved staple in Bellwood, or grab an Italian beef sandwich at Mickey’s Drive-In, a must for fans of the hit television show “The Bear.”
Bellwood has more to offer than its excellent restaurants and awesome opportunities for getting active. Its history is sure to fascinate. Famed astronaut Gene Cernan grew up in the Village of Bellwood, and the town took great pride in watching Cernan travel to outer space during the 1960s. As commander of Apollo 17, the last manned lunar mission, Cernan was the last man to walk on the moon and his footprints are still there today.
Follow in Cernan’s footsteps on Earth with a trip to Bellwood. It’ll rock your world.
