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Website: westernassociates.com
Phone: (630) 420-6010
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of S Webster St and Aurora Ave
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- Sun 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
523 S Webster St Naperville, IL 60540 ·529.88 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
Reviews
tripadvisorWhat a fun afternoon we’ve had here! The staff were so knowledgeable and friendly and happy to share their enthusiasm with us. The buildings and artefacts were really well presented. My son enjoyed the play park and splash pad and it was a nice addition to our trip!
MoreMy girlfriend and I had a wonderful time at Naper Settlement. The historic buildings, hands-on exhibits, and costumed interpreters truly brought history to life in a fun and engaging way. We especially enjoyed exploring the one-room schoolhouse and the beautifully preserved Martin Mitchell Mansion. It’s a charming and peaceful place to spend the day. This place is perfect for anyone who loves history or is simply looking for a unique experience. Highly recommend!
Moreit's chill vibes and classy people that are out of my league. been there many times for the bands, and we drank bottled water as we don't drink and drive. good times.I like to look at the war re-enactment settlement thing, but we discussed the heat and loudness, and nice man that came out to see what I was doing there, I told him I would watch it on YouTube.i love Naperville, but times have changed. everything has changed since COVID. prices are rising higher and higher every day
MoreWent in september and spent more time than expected. Mansion tours at 00 and 30 past the hour except at 12 to 1. Manion has mostly original furnishings. Tour was a really good overview of mansion. Also listened to a 5 minute movie right after paying which explains the area. Actors were in school house, blacksmith shop. Spent around 1 hour 5 minutes here.
MoreOur daughter/future son-in-law are getting married in the chapel located at the Naperville Settlement in June 2025. We (parents of the bride) live in PA, so when we were visiting them, we took a quick trip to check out the chapel...and the rest of the area. It is a really neat area to visit, and they do a really good job of educating about the history of the area. P.S. - the chapel is gorgeous!!!
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