Tourism in Wheaton revolves around its rich local history, beautiful public estates, and educational museums.
* **Cantigny Park**: The former estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick (publisher of the Chicago Tribune), this expansive 500-acre park features spectacular formal gardens, the McCormick House, and the First Division Museum, which chronicles the history of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division. * **Cosley Zoo**: A family-friendly, five-acre zoo focusing on native Illinois wildlife and farm animals, complete with conservation education programs. * **DuPage County Historical Museum**: Housed in a beautiful 1891 Richardsonian Romanesque building, this museum offers exhibits on local history and features a large, operational model train layout. * **Billy Graham Center Museum**: Located on the campus of Wheaton College, this museum explores the history of Christian evangelism in America.
