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Spring-ActivityGuide-2018

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Important Information Lilacia Park Hours: Open daily from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Lilacia Park Address: 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148 Park District Website: www.lombardparks.com Lilac Time Website: www.lombardlilactime.com DuPage Convention & Visitor's Bureau: (800) 232-0502 | discoverdupage.com Lombard Hotels Comfort Suites: (800) 517-4000 | www.comfortsuites.com Embassy Suites: (800) 362-2779 | www.embassysuites.com Extended Stay Deluxe: (800) 646-8000 | www.extendedstayhotels.com Fairfield Inn: (800) 228-2800 | www.marriott.com Stay Inn: (630) 916-9000 | www.stayinnlombard.com Homestead Studio Suites: (800) 782-9472 | www.homesteadhotels.com Hyatt Place: (800) 833-1516 | www.hyattplace.com Residence Inn by Marriott: (800) 331-3131 | www.residenceinn.com The Westin Lombard: (630) 719-8000 | www.westin.com Towne Place Suites by Marriott: (800) 257-3000 | www.marriott.com Maple Street Chapel Lombard's first church is listed in the National Register of Historical Places. Located at the southwest corner of Maple & Main Street, the chapel is open for group tours by request. For information, call (630) 629-2630. Historical Museum Discover historical Lombard! The museum is located at 23 W. Maple Street. Tours are also available for the historic Sheldon Peck Homestead. Call (630) 629-1885 for hours and information. Lilac Heritage Tours Lilacia Park is rich in both history and horticulture. Learn what makes it so special. Enjoy a tour of Lilacia Park by a guide from the Lombard Historical Society. Whether you're a history buff or a lilac enthusiast, you will enjoy the journey. Fee is $5 per person which includes the "History of the Lilac Collection" exhibit. We can accommodate up to 60 people but groups of 10+ need advance reservations. For more information or to book a private tour (additional times available) contact (630) 629-1885. Historical Museum Discover historic Lombard, just steps from Lilacia Park! The historic Victorian Cottage is located at 23 W. Maple Avenue explores Victorian life and the history of our Lilac Village. Tours are also available of the 1839 Sheldon Peck Homestead a National Park Service Network to Freedom site by appointment only during the festival. Call (630) 629-1885 for information. Temporary Exhibit: Lilacs 101 During regular Victorian Cottage hours, see lombardhistory.org for details. Lilacs were brought to Lombard in 1911 by William and Helen Plum. Their collection blossomed while Col. Plum's passion for the horticulture of this species grew. This exhibit will focus on the botanical nature of this world class lilac collection that the International Lilac Society stated that it was the best cared for collection in the world. Meet at Lombard Historical Society Carriage House; (630) 629-1885 Day Date Time Fee Tu-Sa 04/11-06/01 1:00 - 4:00 pm $2 Suggested Donation The Country Store in Lilacia Park While visiting beautiful Lilacia Park, come visit the historic Coach House located in Lilacia Park near the Helen Plum Library. Hand crafted Lilac Time items will be on display and available for purchase. Any interested artists should contact the Lombard Park District at (630) 620-7322. Coach House Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; weather permitting Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; weather permitting

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