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Dupage County

Dupage County

The Top 20 Attractions in DuPage County

There are plenty of places to see and visit in DuPage County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Dupage County is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Danada Forest Preserve

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The 797-acre Danada Forest Preserve features all types of wilderness terrain in the form of prairies, woods and wetlands. It also consists of scenic rolling terrain that offers trails, fishing, …

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Timber Ridge Trail

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Timber Ridge Trail connects the Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch with the Great Western Trail. This smooth, paved path runs past Kline Creek Farm and Timber Lake.

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Sawmill Creek Bridge, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

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Sawmill Creek offers a charming spot to see damselflies, and a small bridge that occasionally floods. The area is peaceful and a nice spot along Waterfall Glenn Main Trail.

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Centennial Trail: Lemont to Willow Springs

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This section of the Centennial Trail takes you from Lemont to Willow Springs and passes through Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The path passes through a treelined, green landscape and is a very relaxing place to ride.

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Waterfall Glen Main Trail

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This is awesome gravel loop around the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. Gravel biker and newbies on a mountain bike will love it! The multi-use path it also a great option for families with children.

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West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve

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West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve features shaded trails and a route alongside the West Branch DuPage River. It's a quiet, straightforward spot for a relaxing ride or a short break.

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Veterans Memorial Trail

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The multi-use Veterans Memorial Trail connects or intersects with a number of other area trails, allowing you to ride, uninterrupted for miles. It also passes through Black Partridge Woods and Wood Ridge Forest Preserves.

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Dam on the DuPage River Trail

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Interesting infrastructure to control floodwaters entering Naperville.

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Herrick Lake

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Herrick Lake is a 22-acre reservoir in the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The lake is most popular for fishing, and there is a path that circles around the waters, hugging the shore the entire time.

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Rice Lake

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Rice Lake is right at the start point of the Danada-Herrick Regional Lake Trail that winds through the Danada and Herrick Lake Forest Preserves. This pretty lake is great for …

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The Top 20 Attractions in DuPage County

Danada Forest Preserve

Timber Ridge Trail

Sawmill Creek Bridge, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Centennial Trail: Lemont to Willow Springs

Waterfall Glen Main Trail

West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve

Veterans Memorial Trail

Dam on the DuPage River Trail

Herrick Lake

Rice Lake

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