The Lemont center point is approximately 7 miles northwest of Arctic Arena and 8 miles south of Westmont Train Station - Metra/BNSF.
September and October are the best times to visit Lemont. The weather is still pleasantly warm during the day, with top temperatures in the 60s and 70s, as the winter chill hasn't yet set in. Remember that the temperature can drop sharply at night, so bring a coat for evening outings. You also won't need to compete with other travelers for the best accommodation rates. You'll find plenty to see and do during these fall months, especially in nearby Chicago. It hosts the Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and Oktoberfest celebrations in October, as well as the Chicago International Film Festival and Bank of America Chicago Marathon every October.
Lemont is prone to strong winds and tornadoes during spring and summer. While a major tornado hasn't troubled the area since March 1991, your risks can be minimized by traveling outside tornado season.
While the winds usually drop in winter, the temperatures are bitterly cold. If you can brave the icy weather, you will find hotel rates are their lowest after New Year's Day.
Several hotels in the Lemont area reward selected travelers with special discounted rates. Look to local chain hotels for some big discounts.
Extended Stay America Chicago - Darien reduces the room rate for AAA auto club members, seniors, and government and military personnel. This Darien hotel features warm, welcoming rooms designed with extended getaways in mind. Each one has a full kitchen with everything you need to prepare and enjoy your meals, including a stovetop and microwave, fridge, cooking utensils, cutlery, and dishes. The flat-screen TVs have premium channels so that you won't lose track of your favorite shows. Wi-Fi is also free in all rooms. The hotel also has a coin laundry which never closes and free grab-and-go breakfast options each morning.
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Bolingbrook also offers discounts to selected groups. Seniors 62 years and older always save at least 15 percent off the regular rate at the Residence Inn. You'll also discover discounts for AAA and CAA auto club members, government and military personnel, and members of large traveling groups. Its studio- and one-bedroom suites have separate sleeping and living quarters and a fully equipped fridge. Make use of the hotel's free grocery delivery service and prepare meals in your room rather than eating out. Hot buffet breakfasts and evening social hours are both free for guests.
You'll always feel like you have a great deal when you stay at the following Lemont hotels. While their rates aren't always the lowest in the city, the little extras make all the difference.
Aloft Bolingbrook is a contemporary hotel located across from Bolingbrook's The Promenade shopping mall. Its colorful rooms feature plush platform beds, Bliss spa products, and free water and coffee. Although no on-site restaurant exists, plenty of eateries are close by. You can also find light meals and snacks at the Re:fuel market. The splash pool and Re:charge gym let you mix up your workout. You could also take it easy with a game of pool in the Re:mixSM lounge or some live music and a beverage at the on-site W XYZ Bar.
Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago-Bolingbrook only has suites, so its rooms help you feel at home. While the rooms don't have kitchens, you can heat convenience meals and restaurant leftovers in the microwave. A fridge and coffee maker in each room add to your convenience. The free Wi-Fi and hot breakfast buffet each morning add value. Springhill Suites also has a heated indoor pool and whirlpool for year-round water fun.
A large number of European immigrants has influenced Lemont's food culture. You'll find meals representing a variety of European cuisines within this Chicago village. The following are some of the best European restaurants in town.
You'll enjoy the sweet life at La Dolce Vita, a popular Italian restaurant in Lemont's historic district. Daily specials complement the regular menu which includes Mediterranean favorites such as fettucine alfredo, linguine del mare, and scallopine alla picante. A comprehensive gluten-free menu gives people with food sensitivities plenty of choice. Italian wines are represented well on the wine list, which includes 25 vinos by the glass. Dine indoors or enjoy the weather on the covered outdoor patio.
Stepping inside the Old Town Restaurant, it's easy to imagine you've been transported to Poland. This longstanding restaurant is outfitted like an authentic Polish eatery, with carved wooden furniture and European knick-knacks. The Kapusta family's menu pays tribute to their homeland, with local delicacies such as pierogis, sauerbraten, and roast beef and potato pancakes that all delight diners. Don't stress if you're dining with kids. They can still order fish sticks, grilled cheese sandwiches, and other American favorites if they prefer.
Lemon Tree Casual Dining does fast food differently, serving an array of European-influenced dishes to the people of Lemont and visitors to the village. Among the menu's offerings are succulent gyros and pitas from Greece, hot dogs made with Polish sausages, and butter garlic fries, a special twist the French would certainly endorse.
Hughie's Irish Pub will open in Lemont in the summer of 2018, on the site of the former post office. Patrons will be able to indulge in a pint of Guinness and other Irish drops while enjoying authentic Irish pub grub. The opening of Hughie's Irish Pub will further diversify Lemont's European dining options.
Lemont is convenient to Chicago, but it has appeal beyond a place to sleep when you're not exploring the largest city in Illinois. Spend a little time walking Lemont's streets, and you'll find a village with a charm all its own.
Below are reviews of the city of Lemont, IL from an actual visitor's perspective.
Lemont is very nice city with small historical center, good restaurants and pubs. Also, I visit some churches in this city, and for me were attracted the color windows and some statues and pictures...I also recommend to visit waterfall Glen, which is near Lemont.