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.
Berkeley is a neighborly village with adorable homes and tree-lined streets full of Midwestern heart, just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago and accessible via commuter railroads and major interstates.
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The Village of Broadview is a bustling small town filled to the brim with charm, making it hard to believe it was once swamp and forest land. Broadview is as culturally diverse as it is darling, living up to its motto as a “balanced community — residential, commercial, industrial.”
Take a walk on the wild side with a trip to Brookfield. Home to the largest zoo in the Chicago area, Brookfield is a family-friendly village that has all the makings of a good time: great restaurants, fun shopping, easy access to nature and even a massive arcade!
Looking for a good time? Head to Elmwood Park, a community full of neighborly spirit and strong Italian-American heritage. Plus, it’s only 10 miles away from Chicago, making it a short trip from the Windy City.
With its bustling downtown and rich, sometimes spooky, history, the Village of Forest Park is a must-visit. You’ll find excellent and diverse restaurants, delicious bakeries, a beloved ice cream parlor, upscale taverns, and classic dive bars, as well as antique and vintage shops, unique boutiques, and an independently-owned guitar shop where you can build your own instrument.
All aboard for Franklin Park! Locomotive aficionados and casual tourists alike will love Franklin Park, a welcoming village that’s been a hub of rail transportation since its incorporation in 1892 — and before then, actually! The village had rail tracks and a train station by the mid-1870s. You can even visit Franklin Park’s historic switching tower, which is over a century old.
Hillside is a vibrant suburb just 14 miles west of Chicago. Home to the grave of Chicago gangster Al Capone, people flock to the infamous mob boss's gravestone at Mount Carmel Cemetery, but there's much more fun to be had in Hillside.
With over 1,000 historic homes and a bustling and charming downtown area, the Village of La Grange is a family-friendly community with the perfect mix of historic character and modernity. Plus, so much good shopping and eating!
La Grange Park looks straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting with its tree-lined streets, family atmosphere, and historic homes with front porches you’ll want to sip iced tea on. The village is conveniently located just 13 miles from Chicago and lies next to La Grange, but you’ll want to stay put once you get there because La Grange Park is a slice of small-town heaven.
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Maywood has it all – rich history, diverse architecture, community spirit and great food. You’ll love exploring this vibrant village, only 11 miles away from downtown Chicago and definitely well worth the short commute!
Stop and smell the roses with a trip to Melrose Park, a darling town with a strong Italian-American heritage and incredible restaurant scene. It’s no wonder Taste of Melrose Park is second only to Taste of Chicago in attendance and variety of food!
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Known as “the city of friendly people,” Northlake is a welcoming community great for families. This Chicago suburb is one of the area’s youngest, having only been incorporated in 1949, but Northlake is a diverse and growing city with a small-town atmosphere that you’ll love spending time in.
Come alive in North Riverside, a shopping mecca with excellent nightlife, gorgeous parks and scenic nature all in a 1.6-square-mile package. It's also home to the Chicago-area's best kept secret and we can't wait for you to discover it.
Welcome to Oak Park, a village bursting with culture. Home to an astounding 25 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structures, the birthplace and childhood home of Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway and so much more.
Beautiful River Forest welcomes you! Home to stunning residential architecture, including houses designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and other notable Prairie Style architects, River Forest has the perfect blend of historic elegance and neighborly cheer.
The Village of River Grove is such a friendly town it’s known as “the village of friendly neighbors,” so visitors always feel welcome in this charming suburb, located only 12 miles from downtown Chicago.
Riverside is not only a darling village; it’s a National Historic Landmark, having been designed by the same team that created New York City’s Central Park, famous landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and his partner, Calvert Vaux.
Schiller Park was named for the German singing groups that used to entertain Chicago families who gathered to picnic on weekends. It sits south of Rosemont, north of Franklin Park and River Grove, with Norridge to the east. Conveniently near both Interstates 294, 90/94 and O’Hare, it keeps almost as busy as the airport itself.
Nestled just west of Chicago, the Village of Westchester is a perfect retreat for travelers who enjoy exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations full of character. Get in touch with nature while in Westchester by exploring the Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve.