“Home to the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi — the 256-foot Fall Creek Falls plunges into a stunning gorge with pristine swimming hole. Forested plateau, multiple additional waterfalls, and a resort inn create a complete production environment.”
About This Location
Naper Settlement in Naperville, Illinois is a city-owned outdoor history museum featuring 30+ historic structures spanning the 1830s through early 1900s—including frontier log cabins, a covered bridge, Victorian parlors, and commercial buildings from successive eras of Illinois settlement. The 12-acre campus in downtown Naperville provides both interior and exterior filming opportunities across multiple distinct period environments within a manageable production footprint. The covered bridge, Victorian domestic interiors, and period commercial streetscape create diverse visual options for 19th-century Midwest period drama, documentary, and commercial productions. The site's proximity to Chicago makes it a logistically accessible Illinois film location for productions requiring period rural and small-town settings. Perfect for Midwest pioneer era narratives and turn-of-century small-town productions. Filming permits available through Naper Settlement Events Office. Formal film use license required; city-owned facility with established commercial production protocols.
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Permit Information
Permit Required
Type
Tennessee TDEC State Parks
Fee
Resort inn and cabins on site. Multiple waterfall locations within the park. CUA or special use permit required.
Contact
423-881-5298
Contact Permit Office
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