The Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower is the fourth largest in North America. The carillon is 16 stories high and features a 72-bell musical instrument and draws carilloners from around the country and world to perform. Visitors are welcome to climb the 253 stairs to the top from May through November. There is also an elevator for those unable to climb the stairs.
Located in the heart of downtown Naperville, Naper Settlement is an outdoor museum that features historic structures set on over 12 acres of land.
The village has been recreated to reflect an atmosphere similar to that of 1831 to the early 1900s, when Naperville by Captain Joesph Naper. The village highlights include an indoor museum, a gift shop, the Martin Mitchell Century House, the Memorial Chapel. Naper Settlement also includes other vintage buildings such as a blacksmith shop, print shop, post office, schoolhouse. An additional section of log forts features costumed villagers interpreting the life and daily work of the early pioneers.
With its winding pathways, gardens and beautiful landscaping, Naper Settlement is a fun and interactive way to learn about Naperville's history.
Call ahead for information relating to group tours, rental services, activities and camps.
Naperville Trolley & Tours lets people see the sights from the red oak seats of old-fashioned streetcars. Rent a trolley for 21 or 32 people for a wedding, private party, bar hop, historic sites tour or holiday lights tour. Owner - and trolley driver - Don Wehrli and manager Annette Wehrli are part of the prominent Wehrli family of Naperville. Historic tours of Naperville meet nearby on Jackson Avenue at Eagle Street. Private tours pick you up at the location you choose. Reservations for regularly scheduled tours are recommended; reservations for December holiday lights tours are required.
