Things to Do in Naperville

Illinois Hollywood Palms
Naperville DuPage Children's Museum
Illinois Comedy Shrine in Aurora
Paramount Theatre in Naperville
Illinois Hollywood Casino
Naperville Wentz Concert Hall
Illinois Naperville Riverwalk
Naper Settlement at Naperville
Illinois Billy Graham Center Museum
Naperville Odyssey Fun World

From outdoor recreation to the arts to amusement parks or shopping, Hotel Arista is located near lots of fun things to do in Naperville. Here are some our favorite Naperville attractions:

Hollywood Palms -

Catch the latest Hollywood silver screen sensation with a twist at Hollywood Palms. Here, guests can enjoy their favorite beverage at the full-service lobby bar and order food in the theater for an innovative dinner and a movie experience. Hollywood Palms also features promotions and specials throughout the week such as half-price drinks or discount movie tickets. Visit www.hollywoodpalmscinema.com.

DuPage Children's Museum -

Hours of discovery and entertainment are in store at the DuPage Children's Museum. Exhibits, referred to as "neighborhoods," are spread among three floors and feature interactive ways for children to learn about math, science and art and how the subjects are interconnected in daily life. A special Young Explorers neighborhood is designed for youngsters up to age 2 and features age-appropriate games and puzzles. Visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

The Comedy Shrine -

Enjoy an evening of gut-busting laughs at The Comedy Shrine in Aurora. The Comedy Shrine features improv and stand-up performers from the greater Chicago area and runs a regular schedule of long-standing performances including the acclaimed Late Night Catechism, family-friendly shows, Whose Line? and Open Mic Night. Visit www.comedyshrine.com.

Paramount Theatre -

Step into the Art Deco age of the 1930s at the historic Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The theatre was completely restored in 1978. A 12,000-square-foot lobby was added in 2006. The Paramount Theatre is host to dozens of performances each year ranging from stage productions to dance to concerts. Behind the scenes tours of the historic Paramount Theatre are available and the venue can be rented for private parties. Visit www.paramountarts.com.

Naperville Riverwalk -

Reflect and relax in a serene setting at the Naperville Riverwalk located along the West Branch of the DuPage River. The Riverwalk features 1.75 miles of brick walking paths, outdoor artwork, fountains, gathering spaces, bridges and seating areas for admiring the beauty of the DuPage River environs. Visit www.naperville.il.us/riverwalk.aspx.

Wentz Concert Hall -

Take a seat in one of the most acoustically magnificent concert halls in the country. Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College in Naperville hosts an array of concerts and musical performances throughout the year by such headliners as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Salzburg Chamber, Chicago area high school choirs and musicians and soloists from North Central College. Visit www.finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x45064.xml.

Hollywood Casino -

Challenge Lady Luck at her own game at Hollywood Casino in Aurora. The casino floor features traditional casino table games such as roulette, craps, blackjack, Texas Hold ‘em and three-card poker. Hollywood Casino also features over 1,100 slot machines, dining and promotions. Visit www.hollywoodcasinoaurora.com.

Naper Settlement -

Step into 19th-century Naperville at Naper Settlement. This 12-acre, living history museum is a village setting with docents costumed in period dress demonstrating how people lived, worked and played at the turn of the century. Naper Settlement buildings include a firehouse, print shop, blacksmith shop, log cabin and the beautifully restored Martin Mitchell Mansion that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit www.napersettlement.org.

Billy Graham Center Museum -

Located at Wheaton College, the Billy Graham Center Museum offers 20,000 square feet of temporary and permanent exhibits that explores the subject of evangelism in North America. The Life and Ministry of Billy Graham is one of the museum's permanent exhibits. It traces the life and ministry of evangelist Billy Graham. The museum is part of the Billy Graham Center. Visit www.billygrahamcenter.com.

Odyssey Fun World -

Odyssey Fun World in Naperville offers hours of fun for children and their parents. The amusement complex offers four indoor rides, a four-story play tunnel with a ball pit, arcade, nearly a dozen party rooms, café, and two outdoor paintball fields. Visit www.odysseyfunworld.com.