Things to Do in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Table of Contents:
- Introduction to Glen Ellyn, Illinois
- Places to Eat in Glen Ellyn
- Things to Do in Glen Ellyn
- Glen Ellyn Schools
- Summary
Glen Ellyn, Illinois Introduction
Glen Ellyn, Illinois is a western suburb of Chicago located 24 miles due west of downtown Chicago. The village is located in Dupage County and includes retail shops, the Glen Art movie theatre, restaurants, and train station. Besides the retail shops, Glen Ellyn offers several parks, Lake Ellyn, the prairie path, and things to do.
The median income of individuals living in the Glen Ellyn is $ 52,425 as of 2019.
Glen Ellyn has a population of 27,855 as of 2019.
Mark Senak was elected as Village President in 2021. Glen Ellyn Village office is located at 535 Duane Street Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. The Police Department in Glen Ellyn is located at 65 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 and the non-emergency phone # is (630) 469-1187.
The movie Lucas (1986) starring Corey Haim and featuring the film debuts of Winona Ryder, Kevin Cashman, and Courtney Thorne-Smith features Glen Ellyn and Glenbard West High School as the setting for the movie. The 1991 documentary/reality show "Yearbook" was filmed at Glenbard West. In June 2007, Glen Ellyn was used for filming of the movie Witless Protection (2008), featuring Larry the Cable Guy.
Websites for Village of Glen Ellyn:
Places to Eat in Glen Ellyn
Here are some popular places to eat in Glen Ellyn, IL:
- Barones Of Glen Ellyn (serving delicious pizza)
- 475 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-0555
- fire + wine
- 433 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 793-9955
- Main Street Pub
- 466 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 790-1734
- Alfie's Inn (excellent burgers, ribs, etc)
- 425 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-2506
- Giordano's
- 455 W Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 790-1717
- A Toda Madre (Mexican food)
- 499 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 474-0969
- Glen Oak Cafe (breakfast & lunch diner)
- 479 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-6262
- Danby's Station (Breakfast)
- 750 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 790-3268
- Maize + Mash (Fondue)
- 430 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 547-2540
- Glen Prairie (American Fare)
- 1250 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 613-1250
- 2Toots Train Whistle Grill (cool place for kids of all ages)
- 450 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-4300
- Reserve 22
- 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-5550
- Made In Italy Trattoria
- 476 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-4146
Bakeries, Specialty Eatery shops:
- Vanilla Sugar Bakery - Family-owned custom-cake shop featuring cases filled with pastries, cupcakes & cookies
- Address: 540 Duane St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 480-0316
- Terry Lee Creations Bake Shop
- Address: 480A N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 408-1556
- Blackberry Market - Cafe/market with a healthy slant & limited seating offering take-out coffee, sweets & quick meals
- Address: 401 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 474-2300
Things to Do in Glen Ellyn
For things to do in Chicago check out the Travel page.
Glen Ellyn, Illinois offers a wide variety of shops, attractions, activities, and things to do. Here is a list of the many things to do in Glen Ellyn, Illinois including outdoor parks, and places to visit:
Stacy's Tavern Museum - Stacy's Tavern is a historic wayside stagecoach inn; It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1974.
- Address: 557 Geneva Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-1867
- Website: https://www.gehs.org/stacy-s-tavern-museum.html
Willowbrook Wildlife Center – native wildlife rehabilitation facility that provides care and medical treatment to injured and orphaned wild animals. It also serves as a resource to teach DuPage County's residents about living in harmony with local wildlife
- Address: 525 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 942-6200
- Website: https://www.dupageforest.org/willowbrook-wildlife-center
McAninch Arts Center – cultural-arts center where you can attend plays, concerts & dance as well as exhibits & lectures.
- Address: 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 942-4000
Bottle & Bottega - Painting studio in Glen Ellyn
- Address: 498 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 984-4955
Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course - Outdoor mini-golf course with seasonal 18- or 36-holes
- Address: 845 Pershing Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-7888
- Website: https://gepark.org/parks-facilities/holes-knolls/
Sunset Pool Aquatic Center - zero-depth entry, an in-water play feature, five 25-yard lap lanes available during open lap swim hours, diving boards, and water slides
- Address: 483 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-7665
Lake Ellyn Park – 28.7-acre public park centered around Lake Ellyn includes the Lake Ellyn Boat House
- Address: 645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-2462
Main Street Recreation Center - one official-sized baseball field, two dance studios, an indoor gymnasium and multi purpose rooms
- Address: 501 Hill Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-2463
Spring Avenue Recreation Center - fitness center, dance club, craft lab and art studios
- Address: 185 Spring Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-2462
Ackerman Sports Center
- Address: 800 St Charles Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 317-0130
Village Links of Glen Ellyn - public golf course founded in 1967; The first publicly owned 18-hole golf course in DuPage County, Illinois and recognized as one of the top golf courses in the Chicago area
- Address: 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-8180
Illinois Prairie Path - network of 61 miles of bicycle trails, mostly in DuPage County, Illinois runs through downtown Glen Ellyn
- Great for jogging, cycling, or walking
Panfish Park
- Address: 620 Wilson Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-2462
Newton Park – includes a skate park, tennis courts, and fields
- Address: 707 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-2462
Summer 2022 - First Thursdays Concerts:
Glen Ellyn First Thursdays Summer Concert Series Downtown - Starting the first Thursday in June. The lineup is available here.
Neat Places Near Glen Ellyn:
- The Morton Arboretum - Public garden, outdoor museum with a library, herbarium, and program in tree research including Center for Tree Science.
- Address: 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
- Phone # (630) 968-0074
- Cantigny Park - 500-acre park and the former estate of Joseph Medill and his grandson Colonel Robert R. McCormick, publishers of the Chicago Tribune. Has nice gardens, tanks, and war museum.
- Address: 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
- Phone # (630) 668-5161
- Blackwell Forest Preserve - 1,366-acre forest preserve with picnic sites, fishing & boat rentals, 9 miles of trails, camping, tubing, archery & more
- Location: Main entrance on the north side of Butterfield Road 0.25 mile west of Winfield Road
- Website: Blackwell Forest Preserve
- Yorktown Center Shopping Mall - Anchor stores are JCPenney, Marshalls, and Von Maur
- Address: 203 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148
- Phone # (630) 629-7330
- DuPage Children's Museum - Play & education center for young children, with numerous fun & experimental activities plus a café
- Address: 301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
- Phone # (630) 637-8000
Movie Theaters in and near Glen Ellyn:
Glen Art Movie Theatre
- Built in 1920s, screens both first-run & independent films
- Address: 540 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-1976
- Website = http://www.glenarttheatre.com/
Studio Movie Grill
- Address: 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL 60189
- Phone # (331) 236-0728
- Website = https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/locations/illinois/wheaton
AMC Dine-In Yorktown 18
- Address: 80 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148
- Phone # (630) 495-0012
- Website = https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/chicago/amc-dine-in-yorktown-18
For Dog and Pet Owners:
Glen Ellyn and the surrounding area offers several dog care and boarding establishments:
- Woofbeach Cove
- Address: 462 N Park Blvd Ste 100, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 315-0600
- Wheaton Animal Hospital
- Address: 266 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 665-1500
- Glen Ellyn Animal Hospital
- Address: 21 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-7400
- Danada Veterinary Hospital
- Address: 10 W Loop Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
- Phone # (630) 665-6161
Dog Parks in the Glen Ellyn Area:
- Spring Avenue Dog Park
- Address: 185 Spring Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-2462
- East Branch Forest Preserve- off leash area -
- Address: 1901 Glen Ellyn Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
- Phone # (630) 933-7200
- Bark Park
- Address; 280 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
- Phone # (630) 784-6100
Churches in Glen Ellyn:
Glen Ellyn offers the following churches:
First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn
- 535 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-3096
First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn
- 424 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-3510
Glen Ellyn Bible Church
- 501 Hillside Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-2964
Glen Ellyn Covenant Church
- 277 Hawthorne Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-5405
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
- 393 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 858-1020
Cornerstone Christian Church
- 312 Geneva Rd #3799, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 447-9055
First Presbyterian Church
- 550 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-2007
Faith Lutheran Church
- 41 N Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-2361
St James the Apostle Catholic Church
- 480 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-7540
Saint Petronille Catholic Church & School
- 420 Glenwood Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-0404
Hospitals and Medical Care near Glen Ellyn, Illinois:
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
390-bed community hospital
25 Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
Non-Emergency Phone # (630) 933-1600
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Non-Emergency Phone # (630) 275-5900
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Glen Ellyn
885 Roosevelt Rd Suite 100
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Non-Emergency Phone # (630) 384-6200
Library in Glen Ellyn:
Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone # (630) 469-0879
Glen Ellyn, Illinois Schools
The schools (public and private) located in the Village of Glen Ellyn are:
High schools
- Glenbard West High School
- Glenbard South High School
Middle schools
- Glen Crest Middle School
- Hadley Junior High School
Elementary schools
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
- Arbor View Elementary School
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
- Churchill Elementary School
- Forest Glen Elementary School
- Park View Elementary School
- Westfield Elementary School
Private schools
- Montessori Academy of Glen Ellyn
- Phillip J. Rock Center and School
- St. James the Apostle Catholic School
- St. Petronille Catholic School
- Maryknoll Montessori School
Preschools:
- Glen Ellyn Park District
- preschool classes are available at Spring Avenue and Main Street Recreation Centers
- Ark Preschool
- 277 Hawthorne Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # 630-858-7755
- St. Marks Preschool
- 393 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # 630-858-1020 ext. 234.
- St. James the Apostle Catholic School offers preschool
- 490 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Phone # (630) 469-8060
Summary
Glen Ellyn, Illinois is a nice place to live and offers many things to do, stores to visit, and places to see. A nice community of working professionals and families, Glen Ellyn, offers many outdoor parks, restaurants, places to visit, and things to see. Glen Ellyn has solid schools and is a nice community to raise a family. Visit Glen Ellyn, Illinois or come to live here. You will be happy you did.
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