Find Colorful Dog Statues In Naperville This Summer

NAPERVILLE, IL — Downtown Naperville is now dotted with colorful sculptures of dogs to celebrate the "Dog Days of Summer, " officials say. The dog sculptures, decorated by local artists and galleries, are sponsored by local organizations and businesses and can be spotted outside of landmarks throughout the downtown area through August.

The three-foot sculptures proudly sport tiger stripes, American flags, paisley print, abstract designs, and even tuxedoes. For a fun summer activity, see if you can track all 20 of the decorated doggies down on your own!

Here are some quick hints on where you can find the dog sculptures from Webster to Washington in downtown Naperville:

• SEE five sculptures along Van Buren.
• SPOT six more dog statues on Jefferson. HINT: There's one just west of Webster.
• RUN into six statues total on Jackson and Chicago. HINT: head north on Washington to find one more!
• The final two dog statues are perched on Water Street between Webster and Main Street.

If you need help tracking down the 20 statues, don't worry! Just refer to Downtown Naperville's dog sculpture map.