LISLE

The prosperous western suburb is the home of the Morton Arboretum, one of the top attractions in the Chicago Area, containing a massive expanse of restored prairie. Settled in 1832, Lisle was known mainly as a railroad station, and the local history museum is an intriguing glimpse from that time, preserving the old depot, a caboose and a pair of houses from the village’s early days.  In recent years Lisle’s downtown area has been given a significant facelift, with outdoor spaces and public art, all inspired by Lisle’s proximity to the Morton Arboretum. The private Roman Catholic Benedictine University has been based in the village for more than 120 years, and for visitors has a superb natural history museum and a world-class sports complex. Click HERE to learn more about Lisle.