The Great Western Trail

Fun Summer Activities You Can Enjoy in DuPage County

By Lombard

Are you looking for summer activities to enjoy summer’s last months around the western suburbs of Chicago? DuPage County offer an array of fun places for those seeking leisurely enjoyment. Just west of Chicago, the area provides easy access for suburbians and an oasis for city dwellers looking to escape. Here are a few places that offer some great fun for individuals, couples and families.

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Double river kayaking

5 Hobbies in Chicago’s West Suburbs to Keep You Sane This Summer

By Naperville

Summer has arrived and sunny days are no longer few and far between. Thankfully, we are have seen Illinois stay-at-home orders recede and summer venues open under revised COVID-19 regulations. While concerts, fairs and other festivities may still be under strict limitations, that doesn’t meanĀ  you can’t safely enjoy other summer activities the area has to offer. Here are a few hobby ideas for you to make the most out of your summer in the western suburbs of Chicago.

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Hindu temple in North Aurora IL

Sightseeing at a Social Distance in Chicago’s West Suburbs

By Aurora

The weather is warming up. You may be feeling the itch to entertain your family outside as the Illinois stay at home order persists on. Authorities continue to recommend keeping a physical distance of six feet from others. So, going outdoors is a good way to safely visit with family and friends who you’ve been missing. Here are a few outdoor activities and attractions you can safely participate in, in the western suburbs of Chicago.

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Chicago architecture: Old Joliet Prison

Family Activities at a Social Distance in the Chicago South Suburbs

By Orland Park

With the outbreak of Coronavirus, Governor Pritzker ordered Illinois residents to shelter indoors, giving up daily activities like going to work and eating out. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t go outside to take a walk or go for a drive. In fact, getting out safely reduces cabin fever and gets you to places you normally do not visit. Here we focus on attractions in Chicago’s south suburbs that your family can enjoy while practicing social-distancing.

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