Wheaton College
501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (632)752-5000
Big 10 Questions
ONE. How many people stay to a room and what
style are the rooms?
Typically, there are two people per room. We will
be adding extra mattresses in the majority of rooms,
meaning a double will now be a triple, and a triple
will now be a quad. The extra mattress slides under
one of the individual beds.
THREE. Are the dorms air conditioned?
Yes. Each room is individually climate controlled.
TWO. What types of bathrooms are available in
the dorms?
Fischer Hall: Suited bathrooms. This means there is a
shared bathroom between every two rooms.
McManis/Evans/Traber/Smith:
Communal
bathrooms.
FIVE. What kinds of recreation options are
available on campus?
There are a lot of different options including outdoor
and indoor volleyball, basketball, an indoor running
track, lots of green space for Frisbee, etc., and a game
room.
SIX. What is the distance between the dorms, the
main meeting space, and the cafeteria?
We are very centralized and can get virtually
anywhere in less than five minutes.
SEVEN. What are the food options available on
campus?
We serve buffet styled all you can eat meals in the
cafeteria. We serve entrees daily, a salad bar and a
dessert bar! We also serve coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
There is also a coffee/snack/ice cream shop below the
cafeteria that is open from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
EIGHT. What is the best restaurant on campus or
nearby?
You are in the Chicago land area now, there is good
food everywhere! If you are willing to go into the
heart of Chicago, you will find amazing food on every
corner. If you are hoping to stay in the Wheaton area,
we would highly recommend checking out the
famous deep dish pizza that can be found Giordano’s
or Gino’s East. We
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NINE. What is the best local activity or “thing to
do”?
Going downtown Chicago! We have a train stop on
the southern end of campus that will take people
straight into the downtown area of Chicago. The
train ride is approximately 40-50 minutes, and the
pricing can be found on https://metrarail.com/ Once
in downtown Chicago, check out “The Bean,” Navy
Pier, take a walk on the water. Summertime in
Chicago is buzzing!
Naperville is only a 20-minute drive away, and often
has free community events happening throughout
the summer. There are a variety of restaurants and
and activities that can be found in this cute and
hopping town!
FOUR. Is there a pool on campus?
Not available to campers.
Local RECREATION
Ratings are in Orange
Cosley Zoo
4.4 (90) · Zoo
5-acre facility featuring native domestic animals & wildlife plus ponds, a barn & natural habitats.
1356 N Gary Ave
Cantigny Park
4.7 (252) · Park
500 acres of gardens, golf, camping & picnic grounds plus 2 museums, 4 eateries & a bandshell.
Northside Park
4.6 (39) · Park
Large park with many sports & recreation facilities
Wheaton Bowl
2.8 (31) · Bowling Alley
Bowling alley with 36 lanes, a video gaming arcade, a pizza spot with other fast fare & 2 bars.
Wheaton, IL
Fox Bowl
3.9 (54) · Bowling Alley
Traditional bowling alley with pro shop, bar & eats plus psychedelic lighting on weekend nights.
Wheaton, IL
Main Event Entertainment
3.6 (162) · Amusement Center
28248 W Diehl Rd
(630) 393-9400
Open until 12:00 AM
Studio Movie Grill
4.1 (289) · Movie Theater
First-run, classic & kids' films, plus a varied American menu & cocktails brought to guests' seats.
Wheaton, IL
Picture Show at Bloomingdale Court
4.6 (329) · Movie Theater
Family-friendly discount movie theater with digital projection & multiple screens.
Bloomingdale, IL
Opens at 11:30 AM
Regal Cinemas Cantera 17 & RPX
4.1 (214) · Movie Theater
Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.
Warrenville, IL
Opens at 11:00 AM
Chicago RECREATION
Ratings are in Orange
360 CHICAGO
4.5 (619) · Tourist Attraction
Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building
with a tilting glass lookout 1000 ft. up.
Chicago, IL
(888) 875-8439
Open until 11:00 PM
The Art Institute of Chicago
4.6 (2,138) · $$$ · Museum
2 boutiques in the Loop museum specializing in art books,
jewelry, decor & souvenirs.
Chicago, IL
(312) 443-3600
Open until 8:00 PM
Lincoln Park Zoo
4.6 (2,456) · Zoo
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's
area & an interactive farm exhibit.
Chicago, IL
(312) 742-2000
Open until 5:00 PM
Chicago Cultural Center
4.6 (531) · Cultural Center
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with
vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
Chicago, IL
(312) 744-6630
Open until 7:00 PM
Shedd Aquarium
4.1 (2,581) · $$$ · Aquarium
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of
habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
Chicago, IL
(312) 939-2438
Open until 5:00 PM
Chicago CityPASS
3.5 (23) · Travel Agency
Chicago, IL
(888) 330-5008
Open until 7:00 PM
Lakefront Trail
4.7 (163) · Park
Chicago, IL
(312) 742-7529
Open until 11:00 PM
Navy Pier
4.4 (3,657) · Children's Amusement Center
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival
rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
Chicago, IL
(312) 595-7437
Open until 8:00 PM
Skydeck Chicago
4.4 (1,092) · Observation Deck
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation
boxes & views extending to four states.
Willis Tower
Chicago, IL
(312) 875-9447
Open until 8:00 PM
Millennium Park
4.6 (3,903) · Park
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective
"Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
Chicago, IL
(312) 742-1168
Open until 11:00 PM
Cloud Gate
4.8 (1,250) · Sculpture
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for
views from its many mirrored sides.
Chicago, IL
Open until 11:00 PM
Wrigley Field
4.4 (2,918) · Stadium
Ivy-covered walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to
2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.
Chicago, IL
(773) 404-2827
Weird Chicago Tours
3.0 (10) · Bus Tour Agency
Chicago, IL
(217) 791-7859
The Field Museum
4.6 (1,877) · Museum
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the
world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Chicago, IL
(312) 922-9410
Open until 5:00 PM
Chicago Convention & Tourism
2.6 (5) · Visitor Center
Chicago, IL
(312) 567-8500
Open until 5:00 PM
Local RESTAURANTS (Within 3 miles)
Ratings are in Orange
Wok N Fire
3.7 (59) · $$ · Restaurant
Local Pan-Asian chain serving sushi, stir-fry, noodles &
cocktails in a trendy, lounge-like setting.
120 E Liberty Dr
Coffee · Happy hour drinks · Great cocktails
Opens at 11:30 AM
Mai Thai Cafe
3.9 (50) · $$ · Thai
Modest family-run eatery serving traditional, spiced-to-order
Thai cuisine in an intimate space.
140 N Main St
Quiet · Casual · Locals
Opens at 11:30 AM
Luong-Loi Restaurant
4.6 (36) · Vietnamese
Family-run eatery offering a range of classic Vietnamese &
Chinese meals in an airy, brick interior.
111 N Main St
Coffee · Quick bite · College students
Opens at 11:30 AM
Armand's Pizzeria
4.2 (5) · Pizza
Long-running counter-serve pizzeria chain dishing up thincrust & deep-dish pies, plus pasta.
120 E Liberty Dr
Quick bite · Casual · Locals
Opens at 11:30 AM
Il Sogno
4.4 (52) · $$ · Italian
Stylish restaurant serving traditional & creative Italian dishes
in an exposed-brick dining room.
100 N Hale St
Coffee · Great cocktails · Great wine list
Opens at 11:30 AM
The Cellar Bistro
4.1 (36) · $$ · Bistro
Intimate brick-lined farm-to-table American restaurant with a
compact wine list & live music.
132 N Hale St
Coffee · Great cocktails · Great wine list
Opens at 11:30 AM
Egg'lectic Cafe
4.2 (80) · $$ · Cafe
Down-home spot for eggs, skillet breakfasts, sandwiches &
burgers, early morning till mid-afternoon.
145 N Hale St
Tourists · Coffee · Great dessert
Emmett's Brewing Company
3.8 (15) · Brewery
121 W Front St
Opens at 11:30 AM
GIA MIA
4.6 (41) · $$ · Pizza
Neapolitan pies, seasonal Italian small plates & a long wine
list in an industrial-chic interior.
106 N Hale St
Coffee · Great cocktails · Great wine list
Opens at 11:00 AM
Muldoon's
3.9 (108) · $$ · American
Comfy, wood-swathed tavern with updated Irish-American
pub grub & trivia nights.
133 W Front St
Coffee · Happy hour drinks · Great cocktails
Opens at 11:00 AM
Egg Harbor Cafe
4.5 (73) · $$ · American
Casual daytime dining chain serving American comfort food
in family-friendly surroundings.
208 S Hale St
Coffee · Usually a wait · Great tea selection
Suzette's Creperie
3.8 (52) · $$ · French
Quaint French bistro & wine bar with afternoon tea service,
wine dinners, pastries & Parisian fare.
211 W Front St
Coffee · Great wine list · Great dessert
El Zarape
2.9 (38) · $$ · Mexican
Chill, enduring spot offering standard Mexican fare, including
chimichangas, plus outdoor seats.
325 W Front St
Coffee · Great cocktails · Great dessert
Opens at 11:00 AM
Adelle's Fine American Fare
4.4 (46) · $$$ · American
New American fare served in a modern, earth-toned space
with fireplaces, a bar & weekly live jazz.
535 W Liberty Dr
Coffee · Happy hour drinks · Great cocktails
Opens at 4:30 PM
Seven Dwarfs Restaurant
4.1 (87) · $ · Diner
Long-running, retro diner with a sandwich-heavy American
menu plus omelets & Greek & Italian fare.
917 E Roosevelt Rd
Coffee · Quick bite · Great dessert
Steamboat BBQ
4.6 (144) · $$ · American
322 E Geneva Rd
Tourists · Quick bite · College students
Jack Straw's Pizza
3.1 (80) · Pizza
Family-friendly eatery serving cheesesteaks, pizza slices,
barbecue, sandwiches & creative burgers.
221 S Naperville Rd
Quick bite · College students · Casual
Opens at 11:00 AM
Choun's Restaurant
3.7 (15) · Thai
226 W Front St
Quick bite · Quiet · Casual
Opens at 11:30 AM
Mi Casa Restaurant
4.4 (71) · Mexican
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples are featured at this
simple, family-friendly eatery.
1720 N Main St
Quick bite · Cozy · Casual
Opens at 11:00 AM
Nearest STORE/PHARMACY
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
1601 N Main St
(630) 653-6940
Drive-through · Quick visit
Open until 10:00 PM