Don’t let frigid weather put a damper on your homebuying plans. Our agents host open homes every weekend and we’d love to see you at our offices in Naperville on IL-59, downtown Naperville, Oswego, and now Hinsdale! As you focus on your real estate objectives this winter, make some time to visit one of these Naperville-area destinations perfect for warming up on a cold day. Each one highlights the appeal of Chicago’s western suburbs.

DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville

Looking for a family home in the Naperville area? The DuPage Children’s Museum is a treasured community amenity and an ideal place for kids to explore a hands-on, interactive environment. Exhibits that focus on concepts like energy, physics, and mechanics are united by one thing: kid-directed exploration that encourages creativity, curiosity, and discovery. A visit here can last anywhere from two hours to the whole day, thanks to an events calendar that features story times and pajama parties. There’s even a cafe called Bean Sprouts with an award-winning children’s menu filled with healthy choices. The museum is located at 301 North Washington Street in Naperville.

Local Tip: Do your little ones love Daniel Tiger from PBS’s Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood? DuPage Children’s Museum is featuring a special Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit through May 12.

Chill-Busting Cafes in Hinsdale

Hinsdale boasts two cafes that offer artisanal coffee and hot chocolate, plus menu items to warm a chilly morning or afternoon. Cafe La Fortuna, located at 46 Village Place in Hinsdale, specializes in house-roasted coffee from Chiapas, Mexico. A café con leche or a Mexican hot chocolate pairs well with a cold day and a breakfast torta or lunchtime quesadilla.

Toni Patisserie, located at 51 South Washington Street in Hinsdale, brings a touch of Paris to Hinsdale with a cafe and patisserie of seriously irresistible creations. Signature pastries like macarons and cream puffs complement a wide selection of beverages from classic coffee drinks to Parisian-style hot cocoa. Toni Patisserie is a lovely spot for a European-inspired breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Local Tip: Our Hinsdale office at 22 West First Street is a one-minute walk from Toni’s and just two minutes from Cafe La Fortuna. Stop in to see us and view some listings!

Oswego Brewing Co. in Oswego

Downtown Oswego is home to the Oswego Brewing Co., the highly-anticipated craft brewery that made its grand opening last spring. Located at 61 Main Street in what used to be the garage and office of the Oswego Fire Station, Oswego Brewing Co. features a tap room where patrons can sample a robust menu of beers that includes IPAs, porters, Belgian-style ales, and more.

Local Tip: While Oswego Brewing Co. is more of an adult destination, children are allowed at the tap room tables (but not the bar) and may enjoy games, sodas, and popcorn.  Get all the details on their helpful FAQ page.

SciTech Hands On Museum in Aurora

About a 15-minute drive from our john greene office in Oswego, the SciTech Hands on Museum delivers over 200 interactive exhibits that center on a STEAM-powered theme. That’s STEAM as in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics. Fire up your family’s imagination in a 30,000-square-foot former post office space packed with three floors of exhibits.

Local Tip: Go in the afternoon for fewer crowds and less noise. Mornings are popular for school field trips. The museum is open until 8 PM on Fridays. Get all the details on admission, directions, and parking here.