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 want to 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 amazed at the level of comfort, amenities and service you'll enjoy.

Lunch is on your own at any of the top-notch restaurants you'll find throughout the DuPage area. Then, it's time for some serious holiday shopping. Oakbrook Center, Yorktown Center, The Promenade Bolingbrook, Westfield Fox Valley, Stratford Square Mall, Town Square Wheaton, Chicago Premium Outlets, City of West Chicago's Gallery 200 and others are aglow with holiday lights and decorations this time of year.

Leave your shopping bags in your hotel room, then head to the Naper Settlement Historic Museum Village for their unforgettable "Christmas Memories" program. Tour a Victorian mansion straight out of a Dickens Christmas tale, and the lovely Century Memorial Chapel radiant in candlelight, music and Christmas greenery.

There are so many wonderful holiday events and attractions to choose from in DuPage!

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, stop by the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Elmhurst City Centre 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 holiday joy.

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
After dinner at the restaurant of your choice, take the coach at Danada Equestrian Center for a horse-drawn sleigh ride under a starry night sky, serenaded by the merry sounds of jingle bells against the quiet snowy forest backdrop. Then sip hot cocoa and roast marshmallows around a blazing bonfire as entertainer Ray Lozano leads your group in singing carols and favorite tunes from the '40s to today, or take your seat at the Drury Lane or Paramount Theatre to enjoy a special holiday performance by top name stars.

DAY THREE
Morning - Evening
After a hearty breakfast, board your motorcoach for a traditional Chicago holiday celebration. Marvel at the world-famous 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 for unique gifts, and cozy up on a scenic downtown carriage ride.

Finish your holiday journey at the Goodman Theatre to see "A Christmas Carol" - or visit Navy Pier's Winter Wonderfest and take an Entertainment Cruise to watch the famed Chicago skyline shimmer with millions of holiday lights along the Magnificent Mile.

There are so many ways to cherish the magic and meaning of the holidays with an enchanting winter tour of DuPage County and the Chicagoland area.

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