Oswego is located in the Kendall County, in the State of Illinois. Although it is a village, Oswego has a rather large population, which numbers over 30,350 inhabitants. The village of Oswego is the largest one located entirely on the surface of the county. Most people in the region know Oswego as the home of the drag racing strip which used to function here in the past.
Top Attractions within Oswego
The Oswego Downtown Historic District is one of the most famous parts of the village. It is filled with old houses and other buildings of great historical value. Their importance is given by the fact that they date back to the original settlements of the region and have really great looking structures and decorations in terms of architecture.
The Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego is perfect for warm day outings and for leisure walking in the village. The park is placed along the Fox River, which offers numerous possibilities for activities related to water. People come here for fishing and taking boat rides on the surface of the Fox River. You can create an entire day with your family and group of friends in this beautiful park, basing all your plans on the available water surfaces and green areas.
The Waubonsee Creek Promenade is the path that links the Hudson Crossing Park with the Main Street of the Oswego village. You can take this as a walking tour or for your bicycle rides. The promenade will enable you to admire the community and its natural areas. The Waubonsee Creek Promenade is the perfect meeting point for people living or visiting here.
The Drag Strip Days are the unique festivities of Oswego. These days are aimed at remembering the drag race strip that has made this community famous in the surrounding regions. Although the strip was closed many years ago, people still appreciate the place as one of their most valued landmarks and its heritage is celebrated every year. Visitors gather to admire the memories about the strip and to see some modern representations of drag racing and car shows.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Oswego | Directions to Oswego | Latitude | Longitude |
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| Aurora | 6/9 | Directions | 41.76058 | -88.32007 |
| Yorkville | 6/9 | Directions | 41.64114 | -88.44729 |
| Naperville | 13/20 | Directions | 41.78586 | -88.14729 |
| Warrenville | 13/21 | Directions | 41.81781 | -88.1734 |
| Shorewood | 14/22 | Directions | 41.52003 | -88.20173 |
| Romeoville | 14/23 | Directions | 41.605303 | -88.091218 |
| Bolingbrook | 15/24 | Directions | 41.69864 | -88.0684 |
| Lisle | 16/26 | Directions | 41.80114 | -88.07479 |
| St Charles | 16/27 | Directions | 41.919268 | -88.31171 |
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