The friendly and knowledgeable staff at the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau has created several successful tours of DuPage County and the greater Chicago area. This one is a favorite.
Let us tailor the perfect tour for your group. We can provide you with free up-to-date information on the best spots and values in the Chicago area. Contact Julie Scholle, CTIS, by email or call her at 1-800-232-0502 and start planning your trip to DuPage today.
Winter Wonderland: Holiday Shopping & Sights Itinerary in DuPage County
Over the river and through the woods - to DuPage County you'll go this holiday season!
DAY ONE
Morning & Afternoon
Check into one of the many affordably priced hotels DuPage County has to offer. You'll be delighted at the level of comfort, amenities and service you'll enjoy for the value.
Lunch is on your own, then it's off for shopping. Stroll our world-class shopping centers - Oakbrook Center, Westfield Fox Valley, Stratford Square, Chicago Premium Outlet, or Yorktown Center/The Shops on Butterfield -each lavishly decked with glittering decorations, carolers singing cherished holiday favorites, and bright smiles on every face. You're certain to find the perfect present for that special someone at such fashion meccas as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Macy's, Von Maur, Carson Pirie Scott and hundreds more. Later, soothe exhausted muscles with a heavenly massage at the Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, where their specialty, classic and sports massage therapies appeal to women, men and couples.
Drop your purchases off at your hotel, then head to the Naper Settlement 19th Century Living Museum Village for their unforgettable "Christmas Memories" program. Tour a Victorian mansion right out of a Dickens Christmas tale, and the lovely Century Memorial Chapel radiant in candlelight, music and Christmas greenery.
Evening
Enjoy a relaxing dinner at the elegant Meson Sabika Restaurant, an 1847 Georgian-style mansion gaily trimmed in a unique harmony of traditional and Spanish-influenced holiday decorations. Afterwards, snuggle together on an old-fashioned trolley tour of the town's magical Christmas light displays-a wondrous sight to behold!
DAY TWO
Morning
After a cheery breakfast, do a bit more shopping at Elmhurst City Centre. Swing by the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for a crisp apple hand-dipped in a copper kettle bubbling with sweet caramel and rolled in your choice of toppings! Attend the cherished annual Christmas Yuletide show at the historic Maple Street Chapel with its rare calico windows, rich wood paneling, and elegant spire. As the well-loved Christmas music swells from the majestic Rodgers pipe organ, your heart will swell with peace toward all mankind.
Afternoon/Evening
You won't want to miss a visit to the Brookfield Zoo for their unforgettable Holiday Magic festival, featuring ice sculpture demonstrations, "Sing to the Animals," and nearly one million twinkling lights illuminating the zoo's walkways-a breathtaking sight at twilight amid softly falling snow.
Evening
Have dinner on your own, then take the coach to Danada Equestrian Center for a horse-drawn sleigh ride under a starry night sky, surrounded by a quiet snowy forest and the merry sounds of jingle bells. Then sip hot cocoa and roast marshmallows around a blazing bonfire and as entertainer Ray Lozano leads the group in singing carols and favorite tunes from the '40s to today...or take your seats at the Paramount Theatre to enjoy a special holiday performance by top name stars.
DAY THREE
Morning - Evening
After a hearty breakfast, board the motorcoach for a traditional Chicago holiday celebration. Marvel at the renowned window displays at Macy's, and enjoy lunch around the magnificently decorated Christmas tree in the Walnut Room. Shop at Water Tower Place or Michigan Avenue, browse the unique German toys at the Chirskindl Market, and cozy up on a scenic downtown carriage ride. Finish your holiday journey at the Goodman Theater to see "A Christmas Carol," or visit Navy Pier's Winter Wonderfest and take an Odyssey Cruise to watch the famed Chicago skyline shimmer with millions of holiday lights along the Magnificent Mile.
Cherish the magic and meaning of the holidays with this enchanting winter tour of DuPage County.
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