Whether you get to downtown Glen Ellyn by car, Metra’s Union Pacific West line or the Prairie Path, you can easily while away a full day thanks to its myriad boutiques and tasty restaurants. The village is also home to College of DuPage and a robust commercial corridor along Roosevelt Road between Lambert Avenue and Route 53.
Settle in at one of four theaters in this historic spot to watch first-run and indie flicks.
Known as The MAC for short, College of DuPage’s dynamic performing arts center hosts local and national acts in its 800-seat mainstage auditorium, as well as two smaller theater spaces.
Golfers can take advantage of the championship 18-hole course, 9-hole course or 40-station driving range. The on-site restaurant, Reserve 22, has a stunning patio with firepits, TVs and a bar.
Learn about native animals, from golden eagles to red foxes, in outdoor and indoor exhibits.
Work as a team to find your way out of escape room games with offbeat themes, such as the mayor’s kidnapping or a psychological study at an abandoned asylum.
Must try Whatever’s on the menu for the week—you can’t go wrong. When in doubt, don’t pass up the iced cinnamon rounds.
(Not technically a store but worth a stop.) This upscale barber shop offers haircuts and grooming services for gents, with a bar inside to boot.
This women’s clothing and accessory boutique lives up to its tagline, “an ageless adventure,” with trendy and classic pieces that have cross-generational appeal.
This corner shop packs in a variety of toys and clothes for babies and kids (plus women’s clothing and accessories at its adjacent space, Meredith Jaye).
This kitchen store is the perfect spot to pick up a host or hostess gift, invest in fresh cookware or enjoy a seasonal cooking class, such as Spring in Provence.
Whether you’re seeking a sweet gift or just a mid-shopping blood sugar boost, this store has you covered with bonbon bundles, chocolates, coffee and more.
This social enterprise boutique employs local refugee women to hand-make fabric and leather handbags, clutches, journals and more, with every purchase benefiting its mission.
As a nod to Glen Ellyn’s sister city—Le Bouscat, France—vendors showcase all things French in the Main Street train station parking lot between Main and Forest.
The summer kicks off with family-friendly carnival rides, food and drinks for sale, music and more.
Sundays, June through October, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Visit downtown Glen Ellyn every Sunday to find locally grown produce, organic meats, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry and more.
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