{"id":7755,"date":"2022-05-20T20:02:38","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T01:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/?p=7755"},"modified":"2023-01-03T04:13:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T10:13:53","slug":"9-best-chicago-suburbs-to-visit-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/9-best-chicago-suburbs-to-visit-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best Chicago Suburbs to Visit\u00a0This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you live in a city with one of the coldest winters in America, springtime is an occasion. The cruel Chicago weather is finally thawing \u2013&nbsp;and there\u2019s no better way to welcome in the new season than escaping the concrete city for the leafy green suburbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of spots in wider Chicagoland where you can swap the paving slabs for prairie trails and welcome the start of the flowering year. From exotic gardens to beautiful lagoons, and family play parks to rugged forest preserves, <strong>we\u2019ve got you covered with our list of the Best Chicago Suburbs to Visit in Spring.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for a wonderful springtime you\u2019ll never forget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/homes-for-sale\/westmont\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9. Westmont<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont-1024x630.jpg?resize=1024%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7759 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont.jpg?resize=1024%2C630&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont.jpg?resize=300%2C185&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont.jpg?resize=768%2C472&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont.jpg?resize=1536%2C945&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/630;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont-1024x630.jpg?resize=1024%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont.jpg?resize=1024%2C630&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont.jpg?resize=300%2C185&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont.jpg?resize=768%2C472&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont.jpg?resize=1536%2C945&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ty-Warner-Park-Westont.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ty Warner Park, Westmont<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a perfect family day out? Head to Westmont this spring, where the popular Ty Warner Park has just about everything to keep the children entertained. Named after the creator of Beanie Babies, whose headquarters are nearby, this <strong>36-acre park features baseball fields, flower displays, and numerous landscaped walks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> But the main attraction for kids when the weather warms up is the Spray Park, where they can let their imaginations run wild with water shooting cannons, The Giant Misting Whale\u2019s Tail, and The Mushroom Cap Water Walls. <strong>The Spray Park will be open for the season on May 27, 202<strong>2!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmontparks.org\/spray-park\/information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a> for more information about the spray park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll know you\u2019ve done the Ty Warner Park right if you\u2019ve worked up an appetite. Westmont has your back. Running alongside the park is Cass Avenue, where you\u2019ll find an appetizing array of cafes and eateries, including Korean, Balkan, Chinese, and BBQ restaurants. There\u2019s something to suit every taste this springtime in Westmont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/homes-for-sale\/warrenville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8. Warrenville<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"388\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blackwell-Sunset.jpg?resize=650%2C388&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7760 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blackwell-Sunset.jpg?w=650&amp;ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blackwell-Sunset.jpg?resize=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/388;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blackwell-Sunset.jpg?resize=650%2C388&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blackwell-Sunset.jpg?w=650&amp;ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blackwell-Sunset.jpg?resize=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reachable by car in just <strong>30 minutes from <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/best-chicago-suburbs-for-commuting-downtown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">downtown Chicago<\/a>, the western suburb of Warrenville has heaps to offer the adventure seeker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first stop this spring should be <strong>Blackwell Forest Preserve.<\/strong> This 1400-acre site abounds in the glories of the natural world, made up of a gently rolling terrain of oak and hickory woodlands, grasslands and wetlands where you can spot all kinds of native wildlife. One highlight in spring is the beautiful northern leopard frog, which lays its tadpoles in the two ponds here. Another highlight of Blackwell is the boating and paddleboarding on Silver Lake. Those looking to take to the water can hire craft from April to September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve sampled the great outdoors at the Blackwell Forest Preserve, why not end the day in style at the<strong> Two Brothers Tap House? <\/strong>This independent artisan establishment offers a delicious selection of craft beer, as well as a restaurant and if you\u2019re feeling curious as well as thirsty, guided tours of the brewery. It\u2019s open Tuesday to Sunday and is just one more great reason to visit Warrenville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about Blackwell Forest Preserve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupageforest.org\/places-to-go\/forest-preserves\/blackwell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/homes-for-sale\/naperville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7. Naperville<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Scenic Visit to Springbrook Prairie\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qQb7a802XrE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just over <strong>30 miles west of the heart of the Windy City,<\/strong> the ever-popular Naperville is the perfect destination to explore all that the suburbs have to offer this spring. A must-see for nature lovers here is the regionally significant <strong>Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This beautiful 1800-acre grassland is especially full of life at this time of year, when bird species like meadowlarks, dickcissels, woodcocks, bobolinks and endangered northern harriers come passing through for migration and mating season. As well as being a birder\u2019s paradise, Springbrook Prairie is perfect for a family day out, with picnicking and dog walking areas, and even a specially designated field for flying model planes and drones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve explored the prairie, there\u2019s still a fantastic itinerary waiting for you in Naperville. As the weather is starting to warm up, it\u2019s the perfect time to head along the renowned Riverwalk. Recognized as one of the most beautiful spots in the Midwest, this 2-mile walk along the DuPage River is especially vibrant in the spring sunshine, and with landscaped pathways, playgrounds, and plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/5-best-bars-pubs-in-naperville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bars<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/5-best-steaks-in-naperville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurants<\/a>, offers fun for all the family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/homes-for-sale\/darien\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6. Darien<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/waterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.jpg?resize=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7762 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/waterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/waterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/waterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/waterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/waterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.jpg?resize=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/waterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/waterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/waterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/waterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpixels.com%2Ffeatured%2Fwaterfall-glen-andrew-zydell.html&amp;psig=AOvVaw1wIZhv1Ift9dWe5ABOQ0cj&amp;ust=1653176068906000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAwQjRxqFwoTCMC52fae7_cCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterfall Glen Photograph by Andrew Zydell<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lovers of natural beauty should head out to the western suburb of Darien this spring. The area plays host to the renowned Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, a 2500-acre site that is one of the most ecologically impressive sites in northern Illinois. Here, in the Bluff Savanna and Poverty Prairie, you can see 740 native plant species (including some of the oldest trees in <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/homes-for-sale\/dupage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DuPage County)<\/a>, over 300 species of mammals, birds and fish, and over 11 miles of limestone- and turf-covered trails. All of this is in addition to the several stunning waterfalls which give the Preserve its name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupageforest.org\/places-to-go\/forest-preserves\/waterfall-glen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to fill up the tank before exploring all of this glorious scenery, why not indulge yourself at the nearby Blueberry Hill Breakfast Cafe? Voted one of Chicagoland\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/best-breakfast-spots-in-the-chicago-suburbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Five Breakfast Restaurants,<\/a> this popular eatery offers a mouthwatering selection of treats, including its famous buttermilk pancakes, country-fried steak and eggs, and fresh-baked biscuits and gravy. You won\u2019t forget this wonderful springtime trip to Darien.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/homes-for-sale\/wheaton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5. Wheaton<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cantigny_Display-Garden.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7763 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cantigny_Display-Garden.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cantigny_Display-Garden.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cantigny_Display-Garden.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cantigny_Display-Garden.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cantigny_Display-Garden.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cantigny_Display-Garden.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cantigny_Display-Garden.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cantigny_Display-Garden.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cantigny_Display-Garden.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cantigny Park, Wheaton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a tranquil day out at a park this spring? Hunt no further than <strong>Cantigny Park. <\/strong>Located in the western suburb of Wheaton, just over 30 miles due west of downtown Chicago, Cantigny has one of the best showcases of spring here in the suburbs. People come from all over for the flower displays, which in spring include blooming crocuses, hellebores and the Siberian squill. Other attractions include extensive gardens, a military museum, numerous playgrounds, and great nature trails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve enjoyed the delights of Cantigny Park, it\u2019s worth heading to nearby Cooper\u2019s Corner to continue the fun into the evening. This popular restaurant has a great atmosphere, offering a delicious menu of culinary classics &#8211; including quesadillas, sliders, escargot, and oysters &#8211; as well as a packed program of live music, with bands playing every Friday and Saturday evening. If you want a slice of springtime joy, make sure you head out west to Wheaton. If you would like to learn more about what to do in beautiful Wheaton, <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wheaton-community-spotlight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/homes-for-sale\/elmhurst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4. Elmhurst<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Illinois-Prairie-Path-1024x544.jpg?resize=1024%2C544&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7764 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Illinois-Prairie-Path.jpg?resize=1024%2C544&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Illinois-Prairie-Path.jpg?resize=300%2C159&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Illinois-Prairie-Path.jpg?resize=768%2C408&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Illinois-Prairie-Path.jpg?w=1537&amp;ssl=1 1537w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/544;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Illinois-Prairie-Path-1024x544.jpg?resize=1024%2C544&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Illinois-Prairie-Path.jpg?resize=1024%2C544&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Illinois-Prairie-Path.jpg?resize=300%2C159&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Illinois-Prairie-Path.jpg?resize=768%2C408&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Illinois-Prairie-Path.jpg?w=1537&amp;ssl=1 1537w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illinois Prairie Path, Elmhurst, IL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re craving an outdoor experience with a difference this spring, you could head out west to Elmhurst to pick up the Main Branch of the<strong> Illinois Prairie Path. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This network of trails, which was established in the 1960s on the abandoned route of the Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin Electric railway, provides a unique way to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/how-many-chicago-suburbs-are-there\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicagoland area<\/a>. Stretching from Maywood in the east to Aurora and Elgin in the west, <strong>its 61 miles of smooth limestone paths allow for tranquil journeys through scenic parts of the suburbs normally hidden from view. <\/strong>Whether you\u2019re walking, jogging, cycling, or birdwatching, traveling along the Prairie Path will give you a peaceful day out to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a wonderful time in the spring sunshine, why not <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/best-restaurants-in-elmhurst-dining-options-for-every-taste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dine in style at Francesca\u2019s Amici on N York Street in Elmhurst<\/a>, a popular Italian eatery that is bound to satisfy any appetite. This top-rated restaurant offers exciting lunch and dinner menus with a huge range of delicious dishes, including pasta classics like Linguine Alla\u2019 Abruzesse, substantial meat feasts like Lombo Di Maiale Con Carote, and mouthwatering desserts such as Torta Di Datteri Al Caramello. Whatever you fancy satisfying your hunger this spring, you\u2019ll find it in Elmhurst.&nbsp;Elmhurst was also voted top <strong>10 Chicago Suburbs with the Best Downtowns! <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/10-chicago-suburbs-with-the-best-downtowns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out the blog <\/a>to see who else made this impressive list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/homes-for-sale\/schaumburg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3. Schaumburg<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BUSSE WOODS - 4K DRONE FOOTAGE - 2021\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J4Y4_1m3I68?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a renowned natural haven in the midst of the suburbs, head to Schaumburg to explore the scenic delights of the <strong>Busse Woods Forest Preserve. Sprawling across over 3500 acres, this site contains ancient upland woodlands, substantial fishing and boating waters, miles of trails<\/strong>, and even an elk pasture, making it one of the most diverse and best-loved natural areas in Illinois.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Schaumburg\u2019s great outdoors doesn\u2019t end there. If you still haven\u2019t gotten your nature fix with all that Busse Woods has to offer, you can head to the nearby Spring Valley Nature Center. This unique attraction is a living monument to the area\u2019s environmental heritage, with natural history displays, handicapped-accessible hiking trails, and an 1880s Heritage Farm. Educational fun for all the family, admission to Spring Valley is free, and it\u2019s open daily 8 am to 8 pm from April 1st.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/homes-for-sale\/glencoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2. Glencoe<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vbVDuGZ6-xU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a classic spring experience this year, head to the beautiful suburb of Glencoe to visit the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Founded by the Chicago Horticultural Society in the late 1800s, this site close to the shore of Lake Michigan has matured into one of the world\u2019s most respected living museums and conservation science centers. With seasonal highlights including snowdrops, magnolias, daffodils, tulips, lilacs and azaleas, a spring visit to this botanic garden is the perfect way to start the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a day out that flows effortlessly, after the Botanic Garden you can head to nearby Skokie Lagoons, where you will find seven inter-connected lagoons brimming with life and totalling 190 acres. Recreational opportunities here include fishing, biking, boating and birding. For a slice of rugged nature, this Forest Preserve is not to be missed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling peckish after your time in the great outdoors, a perfect place for dinner in Glencoe is Guildhall restaurant on Vernon Avenue. This sophisticated American bistro serves thoughtfully designed dishes including Faroe Island salmon with cauliflower puree and currants, roasted half chicken with braised kale, and for dessert, the Apple Eleanor, a vanilla mousse with apple cinnamon compote. Together with an eclectic range of craft cocktails and wine and beer, a day out in Glencoe this spring leaves little to be desired.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know? <strong>Glencoe<\/strong> is the second wealthiest Chicago Suburb, <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/what-are-the-wealthiest-chicago-suburbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click to see who is Number #1 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/homes-for-sale\/lisle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1. Lisle <\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7767 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Morton-Arboretum.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Morton Arboretum, Lisle IL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Located in the DuPage County suburb of Lisle, and with 1700 acres of beauty, the Morton Arboretum<\/strong> is the iconic suburban destination to welcome spring to Chicago. Established in 1922, and still going strong in its centenary year, this great outdoor museum of trees really knows how to ring in the new season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlights this year include the Spring Wine Tasting, with over 80 different wines to choose from, and for the especially adventurous, the Champion of Trees 10K Run (or Walk) through one of the most picturesque courses in the Chicagoland area. Admission to the Arboretum is from $11, 7 am to sunset 365 days a year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you set off around the Morton Arboretum, feed your appetite at The Baked Apple Breakfast Company, on nearby Ogden Avenue in <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/downers-grove-neighborhood-spotlight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Downers Grove<\/a>. This popular breakfast spot has all the delicious dishes you could imagine, with an extensive menu including baked apple pancakes, breakfast tacos, and the forever popular Strawberry Fields waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. If you\u2019re looking for all the sensations the season could offer, take yourself down to Lisle this spring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-button gb-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/the-5-best-restaurants-near-the-morton-arboretum\/\" class=\"gb-button gb-button-shape-rounded gb-button-size-medium\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#3373dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out our list of best Eats around The Arboretum!<br>CLick Here!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-cta gb-block-cta\"><div class=\"gb-cta-content\"><h2 class=\"gb-cta-title gb-font-size-32\" style=\"color:#32373c\">Have Questions? 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