As you step off the Metra, and into Downers Grove you are immediately swept up into the hustle and bustle of this cute downtown! With shops and dining, mostly boutique and one-of-a-kind nearly steps away from the train station (on both sides), the adventure begins right away. Transportation to Downers Grove From Chicago Via Public […]
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As a very walking-friendly downtown, Naperville offers an urban feel in the far-out suburbs. With several modes of transportation, Metra, Pace, and Amtrack there are many ways to get to this vibrant downtown. Downtown Naperville offers shopping, upscale dining, college bars, unique sweets, and so much more! Plus the Naperville Riverwalk, a cute nature stroll,
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Fox River Bluff East, Meadow Trail, is a community-driven Forest Preserve. The neighborhood and the park seemed to be almost as one. Several houses butt up to the trail, with their backyards, having pathways leading into the park. The head trail from the parking lot seemed to lack amenities, with no restroom or even a
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Eleanor’s Trail at Norris Woods Forest Preserve features a pedestrian-only path that takes you through a forested area with views of Fox River. The Forest Preserve is also home to several deer. When we went we even saw a buck! One thing to note is that the one-way trail does end abruptly at private property
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The West Trail Loop in Burnidge Forest Preserve is a 1.47-mile unpaved nature trail that meanders through both woodlands and prairie. Offering gorgeous views of seasonal colors at the low cost of a few small hills. To get to this trail from the parking lot, you need to take the Centrail Trail Loop. Overall Thoughts
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