Best places in DuPage County, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Pa Lian Burmese Restaurant

Burmese restaurant

Bright Burmese hangout offering traditional noodle bowls, curries & rice dishes.

$ $$$

4.90 (1.2K reviews) (~3.13 km from centre)

McAninch Arts Center

Performing arts theater

Multivenue cultural-arts center featuring plays, concerts & dance as well as exhibits & lectures.

4.80 (728 reviews) (~2.65 km from centre)

Little Popcorn Store

Popcorn store

👍👍 They don’t need me to review them—they’ve been here 100 years. Get your popcorn, get your old-timey candies, get your nostalgia fix, and enjoy your goodies as you walk around historic downtown Wheaton or sit right outside by the fire feature. They’re only letting in 4 people at a time currently due...

4.90 (384 reviews) (~1.46 km from centre)

The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn

Beer store

👍👍 Update August '23: this remains a beacon for quality beer and friendly advice on the best new brews. Beer in the burbs doesn't get any better. Super location, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

4.90 (342 reviews) (~2.6 km from centre)

The Gnome Colony, Co.

Store

😠 suuuper cute store. with that being said, the owner is abrasive and rude. he was extremely condescending towards me. this is my first time in downtown Glen Ellyn and my first time visiting this shop. i didn’t see the sign on his door regarding the “no photography” policy, and when i was about to t...

4.90 (339 reviews) (~2.74 km from centre)

Trader Joe's

Grocery store

Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).

$$ $$

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~2.64 km from centre)

fire + wine

Italian restaurant

Warm, relaxed spot for Neapolitan pizzas & rustic small plates served alongside beer & global wines.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~2.6 km from centre)

Maize + Mash

American restaurant

Eclectic American fare & craft cocktails offered in a vintage-chic tavern with a cool, relaxed vibe.

$$ $$

4.70 (933 reviews) (~2.57 km from centre)

Northside Park

Park

Large park with many sports & recreation facilities, including an outdoor pool & an ADA playground.

4.70 (705 reviews) (~2.68 km from centre)

Animal Medical Clinic of Wheaton

Veterinarian

🫤 I appreciate the zeal and passion that the team at this clinic demonstrates, but both my wife and I have felt shamed and made to feel guilty after our appointments. The doctor that spoke with us was very opinionated, narrow-minded, and quick to jump to conclusions. She barely could listen to what we...

4.80 (356 reviews) (~2.71 km from centre)

Ethio Beans Ethiopian Restaurant and Cafe

Ethiopian restaurant

👍👍 Food is cooked with love and intention. I've never been to Africa, let alone Ethiopia. However, I have been to several Ethiopian restaurants and Ethio Beans just feels more welcoming--like you're coming home. This contributed to a relaxing and joyous dinner for two!

4.80 (350 reviews) (~4.57 km from centre)

Common Good Cocktail House

Cocktail bar

👍👍 I don't have cocktails very often, so I can't pretend to be an expert, but this place was fun. I particularly enjoyed my Tracksuit Pirates drink which was very fun, served in a glass shaped like a fish. The tropical escape from the cold and snow outside was welcome indeed.

$$ $$

4.80 (334 reviews) (~2.83 km from centre)