Community Corner

Patch Picks: Enjoy a Staycation

Need a vacation but want to avoid expensive airline tickets and skyrocketing gas prices? Instead take a staycation. Darien has myriad fun opportunities to take advantage of without spending a lot of money.


Consider spending a day at the 2,472-acre Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien.

Spread out a blanket and enjoy a picnic, put on some hiking shoes and explore mapped trails, or pull out the binoculars and go wildlife watching. Fishing enthusiasts can take advantage of several old quarries which offer still fishing waters. The Waterfall Glen Preserve surrounds Argonne National Laboratory. For more information, visit the DuPage County Forest Preserve website at www.dupageforest.com.

, 451 Plainfield Road
Get the family together for ice skating lessons at the Darien Sportsplex. The facility, owned and operated by the Darien Park District, offers a variety of ice skating classes for all ages and abilities. Visit www.dariensportsplex.com for more information.

, 8700 Carriage Greens Drive
Enjoy a fun-filled round of golf at the Carriage Greens Country Club Golf Course. Open to the public, the facility offers an 18-hole course. For more information, visit www.carriagegreens.com/golf.html.

, 1224 Plainfield Road
You don’t have to fly to a tropical island to find relaxation. Instead, head to Celestine Salon and Spa for a relaxing massage, facial, manicure or pedicure. Spa packages are available. Visit www.celestinesalonandspa.com.

, 7422 Cass Ave.
Take in a bit of culture with a visit to the Darien Historical Society Museum. The museum is open the first Sunday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. Call (630) 964-7033 for more information.


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