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Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled-roofed farmhouse remains, one of the last of its style in DuPage County, along with a massive wood-planked German barn dating back to 1890, if not earlier. The worn fieldstone foundation of another vintage barn can still be spotted. In the 1920s, Chauncey and Marion McCormick acquired the property, pursuing their passion for horses by building colonial-style red brick stables with imported English iron posts. To support their award-winning herd of Guernsey cows, they constructed an innovative dairy barn with spacious stalls and various outbuildings that set the standard for Midwest farmers. Later, their son Brooks and wife Hope erected the indoor arena that hosted equestrian events and a therapeutic riding program. Today, this charming arena with idyllic river birch views can be rented out for small gatherings, letting you experience the rich agricultural history of this special place.

The cycleway only cruises past the DuPage River briefly, so enjoy the view while you have it! The trail will spend more time along the canal that shoots off from the river.

The Barnes Forrest Preserve is a beautiful green space on the west of Aurora. There is a paved trail, the Center Loop, that takes you around the preserve.

​Memorial Park is located just north of downtown Wheaton. It was constructed in 1921 and is the city's oldest park. In 2020, it got a renovation, and now the state-of-the-art bandshell, a Veterans Memorial, and the Lions Terrace are in tip-top shape. It is lively all summer with events like the Summer Entertainment Series, Cream of Wheaton, Shakespeare in the Park, and HOPtober Fest. The facilities are clean, and this little park is a great place to stop.

The 40-mile Fox River Trail ends in Oswego, a charming village nestled along the Fox River. Its vibrant downtown is filled with local artisan shops, while the riverfront offers plenty of green spaces, including Hudson Crossing Park and Veterans Serenity Park.

From this point you gain a lovely view of the interesting architecture of the railway bridge up the river. The bridge crosses the river with a small beach below it, giving a peaceful spot to take it in.

The second most populous city in Illinois after Chicago, Aurora adopted the nickname "City of Lights" in 1908 after becoming one of the first US cities to implement an all electric street lighting system in 1881. Aurora is also home to an impressive number of architectural marvels, with works from Frank Lloyd Wright, Bruce Goff, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

St. James Farm Preserve covers 607 acres of trails through fields, woods, and wetlands. Once an equestrian facility, it now features well-maintained paths, along with an old waycar and historic buildings.