Best Local: Christmas in Naperville

Celebrate the Holidays at Best Local Spots in Suburban Naperville

Courtesy of Positively Naperville

Courtesy of Positively Naperville

Holiday cheer is abundant in the Chicago suburbs. Suburban Naperville has the Best Local spots and events to deliver all of this season’s Christmas magic. Check out our picks for where to go in Naperville near our corporate apartment locations to do the holidays right.

Courtesy of Naperville Sun-Times

Courtesy of Naperville Sun-Times

Bask in the glow of Naperville Lights in Central Park (25W570 Chicago Ave.), a free holiday lights exhibition in downtown Naperville. End a day of shopping with a stroll through this festive display, organized by the local nonprofit organization Sunrise Rotary. A 6-minute drive from Iroquois Club, and 7-minute drive from Lincoln at the Parks!

Courtesy of Visit Naperville

Courtesy of Visit Naperville

Come see that famously elusive Christmas icon! Visit the Santa House at the Best Local Naperville Riverwalk (Jackson & Webster St.) and snap and a photo with him for $8. Though this appearance is more fun for kids, who doesn’t love Santa? A 7-minute drive from Iroquois Club, and 9-minute drive from Lincoln at the Parks!

Courtesy of Chicago Tribune

Courtesy of Chicago Tribune

The nostalgic goodies at the Best Local Naperville General Store (204 S. Washington St.) will knock a few names off your holiday gift list. Pick up some gourmet foods, housewares, candles and bath products, retro candies, toys and other novelty gifts items as gifts—or just for yourself. A 6-minute drive from Iroquois Club, and 7-minute drive from Lincoln at the Parks!

Courtesy of Foodspotting

Courtesy of Foodspotting

The holiday season isn’t complete without sweet treats—in particular, chocolate. Visit Le Chocolat (127-129 S. Washington St.) for a decadent drink or chocolate dessert. Try Belgian white hot chocolate with an indulgent delicacy like molten truffle cake. A 6-minute drive from Iroquois Club, and 7-minute drive from Lincoln at the Parks!