Welcome to Lisle!
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After spending an hour photographing the village of Lisle, it's easy to understand why it's known as “The Arboretum Village.” Besides being home to the beautiful Morton Arboretum, it's evident that Lisle prides itself on aesthetic.
The prairie style is evident throughout the village, from the architecture of village hall to the nature-themed fountain inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's “Falling Waters” situated as the focal point of Main Street.
The fountain also signals the entrance to the Garden Walk leading to the peaceful PrairieWalk Pond, a 4.5-acre recreational area just west of downtown that includes walking trails, fountains, Dragonfly Landing and even a splashpad open during the summer.
There's much more to discover in this village of about 22,400 — an hour doesn't do it justice. Here's a small slice of what Lisle has to offer. I photographed the obvious and the obscure, the big things and small, but all are identifiable to the village.
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So here's “An Hour in Lisle.”
Lisle's nature-themed fountain on Main Street was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Waters" design.
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Explore native plants and grasses while walking along the path at PrairieWalk Pond in Lisle.
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Time marches on in downtown Lisle.
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Stroll back in time to learn about the founding of Lisle at The Museums at Lisle Station Park.
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Train enthusiasts won't want to miss exploring the CB&Q Waycar #14584 at Lisle Station Park. This waycar (or caboose) was built in 1881 and served as a lounge car for train workers. It was donated to the museum in 1998.
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It's only 26 miles to Chicago, according to the old railway sign at the Lisle Station Park near downtown Lisle.
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Historic farm equipment dots the landscape in front of the Beaubien Tavern at The Museums at Lisle Station Park.
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Learn the art of blacksmithing during various classes throughout the year at the Blacksmith Shop on the grounds of Lisle Station Park. The 19th-century barn, which once stood in Wisconsin, was disassembled, shipped and reassembled in Lisle.
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The Lisle Depot Museum serves as the centerpiece of The Museums at Lisle Station Park.
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The Lisle Depot Museum serves as the centerpiece for Lisle Station Park near downtown area.
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An old-fashioned water pump stands at attention in the garden at the Netzley/Yender Farmhouse on the grounds of the Lisle Station Park.
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Stop and admire this frog and other animals spraying water into the nature-inspired fountain on Main Street in downtown Lisle.
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Lisle's Village Hall, with its distinctive Prairie-style architecture, serves as a hub for village officials and residents.
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Lisle is known as the arboretum village, which can be evidenced by the nature-themed elements decorating the downtown area.
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Benedictine University was founded in 1887 in Chicago. It moved to the Lisle location in 1901.
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Geese wander the Lisle campus of Benedictine University.
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The Michael and Kay Birck Hall of Science serves as a hub for student learning at Benedictine University in Lisle.
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The Neff Welcome Center is a resource for students and faculty at Lisle's Benedictine University.
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Saint Procopius Abbey sits across College Road from Benedictine University.
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The Lisle Library District is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The current building was built in 1981, with an addition dedicated in 1989.
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The fountains enhance the peaceful ambience of PrairieWalk Pond near downtown Lisle.
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Dragonfly Landing in Lisle offers an interactive children's play area and splash pad, which is open during the summer.
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Set amid prairie grasses and calming fountains, the gazebo at PrairieWalk Pond in Lisle is a good place to relax, read or draw.
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Lisle, known as the "Arboretum Village," is home to more than 22,000 residents.
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The Bulls/Sox Academy, which is tucked into a residential neighborhood in Lisle, is the only youth training facility in the U.S. owned by either an MLB or NBA team.
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Lisle's PrairieWalk Pond includes wetlands, native prairie grasses, fountains, a gazebo and a serene walking path.
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During the warmer months, kids flock to the playground and splash pad at Dragonfly Landing in Lisle.
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Enjoy a sweet treat at John Dough Bakery & Cafe in downtown Lisle.
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Stop in one of the many shops lining Main Street in downtown Lisle.
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Situated just south of 1-88 sits the Hyatt hotel in Lisle.
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Take a moment out to enjoy the falling water from the fountain on Main Street in Lisle.
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