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Built during the Gilded Age (1870 to 1900), the Mayslake Peabody Mansion is an estate that is located in the Mayslake Forest Preserve in Oak Brook, Illinois. The large residence was the former home of coal baron, Francis Stuyvesant Peabody.
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Located on a 150-acre area, Lyman Woods is a peaceful and relaxing nature preserve offering nature trails open to the public. The preserve features over 300 species of native plants and is commonly visited by walkers, joggers, and nature lovers.
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Mayslake Peabody Estate Forest Preserve, 1717 W 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Located on the grounds of the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate, the First Folio Theatre is surrounded by preserved forest. Its resident theater company presents a variety of dramatic productions from different genres.
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Inaugurated in 1964, the Fox Valley Repertory Theater has hosted stars such as Betty Grable and William Shatner. Over the years, it has organized festivals and has one many awards for the shows staged.
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172 votes
1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
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The First Division Museum at Cantigny is dedicated to the First Infantry Division, and tells a story which dates back to WWI. Uniforms, medals of Honor, weapons, vehicles, and even tanks are included in the permanent collection.
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Offering golf instruction and a golf practice area, the Prairie Landing Golf Course gives a golfer the opportunity to hone his skills in the game. The club features a pro shop as well as facilities for hosting special events.
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Running along Fox River, Pottawatomie Park provides access for fishing and boating and also has a trail along the river. The park features a miniature golf course, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports facilities and an amphitheater for events.
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Pioneer Park features a pond with geese, two pavilions, a playground, two soccer fields, a splash pad and six fields that can be used for baseball and softball. There are also paved trails fit for walking or biking.
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215 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL
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Filled with Civil War displays, St. Charles Heritage Center is a historic building that feature a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits. Visitors can learn about the first settlers to the area and about life in the 1920s.
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243 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185
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At Bowling Green Sports Center, visitors can choose from 36 lanes to bowl in. The center also has sand volleyball courts, as well as a lounge with dart boards and pool tables.