Overview
Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, with a 2010 population of 22,000.
3 sights · 3 things to do · 7 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Lisle
Morton Arboretum
Founded in 1922 by Joy Morton, the founder of Morton Salt, this 1,700-acre public garden and outdoor museum is also home to a library and herbarium.
Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum
A small natural history museum with a collection of almost 10,000 exhibited items. Located on the second floor of the Michael and Kay Birk Hall of Science at Benedictine University. You must register and schedule an appo…
The Museums at Lisle Station Park
A free museum providing you with an opportunity to learn about the heritage and culture of 19th-century Illinois.
Dragonfly Landing
Dragonfly Landing is a family-friendly attraction and splash park located at PrairieWalk Pond. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, it features a splash pad with interactive water jets, giant colorful flowers t…
PrairieWalk Pond
A 4.5 acre recreation area in Downtown Lisle. Next to the 2.5 acre pond are benches, picnic tables, rock outcrops, and a gazebo providing places to sit and watch the wildlife. In addition, there is a playground, grassy a…
Sea Lion Aquatic Park
A great place to swim and have some fun. The aquatic park is outdoors, and have changing rooms/showers separated by gender. Lockers are available for a small fee.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 16 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 17 mi away (major hub). Directions
Lisle is served by one station on Metra's BNSF Line.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Morton Arboretum, Dragonfly Landing
- Lunch Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine
- Afternoon The Museums at Lisle Station Park, Sea Lion Aquatic Park
- Dinner Raymes Steak and Fish House
- Evening The Bavarian Lodge
Day 2
- Morning Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum
- Lunch Magic Kitchen Chinese Restaurant
- Afternoon PrairieWalk Pond
- Dinner Burrito Parrilla Mexicana
- Evening Pisces Café Boba and Tea
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By train
Lisle is served by one station on Metra's BNSF Line.
Place Lisle Train Station (Lisle Station)
The train station for Lisle. Maintains a pedestrian tunnel.
Get around
The best way to get around is by car.
See
See Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum
A small natural history museum with a collection of almost 10,000 exhibited items. Located on the second floor of the Michael and Kay Birk Hall of Science at Benedictine University. You must register and schedule an appointment ahead of time in order to visit.
Do
Do Dragonfly Landing
Dragonfly Landing is a family-friendly attraction and splash park located at PrairieWalk Pond. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, it features a splash pad with interactive water jets, giant colorful flowers that mist water, and a shelter with a living green roof. There are also nature-themed play structures such as a tree house, leaping lily pads, and cat tail swingers.
Do PrairieWalk Pond
A 4.5 acre recreation area in Downtown Lisle. Next to the 2.5 acre pond are benches, picnic tables, rock outcrops, and a gazebo providing places to sit and watch the wildlife. In addition, there is a playground, grassy area good for picnicking, and a "take a book, leave a book" little library. During the summer months, from 8-11PM, the fountains, which help prevent algae and circulate water, turn different colors. With over 100 varieties of native prairie grasses, flowers, and trees, in addition to being certified as a Monarch Butterfly waystation, your camera will receive a fine workout here. Fishing is prohibited.
Buy
Shop Crème de la Crème Boutique and Gifts (Crème de la Crème)
Crème de la Crème offers lots of clothes, home décor, jewelry, and more.
Shop The Collective Ihe + Makery (The Makery)
A home goods store selling unique gifts and home décor. They also offer art classes.
Shop Lisle French Market
Every Saturday, from May to October, the Lisle French Market is open for shoppers looking for locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, jewelry, and more. Vendors may change from week to week, ensuring that each trip will bring a new experience. Free parking in the parking lot.
Eat
Eat Apolis Greek Street Food (Apolis)
Experience the wonderful flavor of traditional and authentic Greek dishes at this family-run restaurant.
Eat Evviva! Bar and Eatery (Evviva)
Evviva! offers reasonably priced Italian food and a full bar with TVs and a patio.
Eat Magic Kitchen Chinese Restaurant (Magic Kitchen)
Eat PoundCake Bakery
PoundCake Bakery has many different pound cakes in standard and unique flavors, such as beer cheese, with special flavors added for the holidays, like Bourbon Pecan and Eggnog. Muffins, scones, cookies, and sweet and savory breads are available as well. They also have coffee and fruit butters. Tasting events happen occasionally, check the website to see when one happens.
Eat Raymes Steak and Fish House (Raymes)
Eat Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine (Yerbabuena)
A restaurant with 2 floors and a patio, serving an array of Mexican fare from tacos to tequila drinks.
Drink
Drink The Bavarian Lodge
Good selection of beers.
Drink Pisces Café Boba and Tea (Pisces Café)
The Pisces Café is a boba tea shop offering smoothies, coffee, tea, and boba.
Sleep
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