DINING / LODGING
33 West Trattoria
33 W. New York Street
Chef Amaury's Epicurian Affair. Experience eclectic cuisine. Live right; eat well. 630-340-3095 chefamaury.com
America's Historic Roundhouse
205 N. Broadway Sylish entertainment and fine dining complex. Real beer; Real food; Real fun.
630-264-BREW
rh34.com
Aurora Fox Valley Inn
2450 Farnsworth Avenue Conveniently located within walking distance of Chicago Premium Outlets. 114 room hotel.
630-851-2000
aurorafoxvalleyinn.com
Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant 28 W. New York Street Live, authentic Irish dancers. 630-844-0400 ballydoylepub.com
Blueberry Hill Pancake House
405 N. Eola Road Generious, home-cooked meals in a warm friendly atmosphere, just like mom's.
630-499-1500
blueberrybreakfastcafe.com
Candlewood Suites-Aurora
2625 W. Sullivan Road 83 guest rooms & suites.
630-907-9777
Candlewoodaurora.com
Cazadores
110 N. Lake Street Authentic Mexican cuisine.
630-264-2100
El Paso
3 S. Lincoln Avenue Great authentic seafood.
630-896-2282
Hampton Inn & Suites
2423 Bushwood Drive
127 rooms and conference center.
630-907-2600
hamptoninnandsuites aurora.com
Holiday Inn Aurora North
2424 Sullivan Road
Full-service hotel.
630-806-7400
888-HOLIDAY
holidayinn.com
Jake's Bagels
220 N. Broadway
Breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Best bagels & cream cheese selection in town, or try the soup and bagelwich.
630-906-0332
LaQuinta de los Reyes
36 E. New York Street
Fine Mexican cuisine & bar.
630-859-4000
laquintadelosreyesaurora.com
Berrie Fresh Restaurant & Bagel
1271 N.Lake Street Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. 630-801-9400
River's Edge Cafe
18 W. Downer Place More than just a cup of coffee, a place for minds to meet.
630-897-3343
theriversedgecafe.com
Shan Li’s Place
850 N. Lake Street Oriental take-out.
630-859-2788
Staybridge Suites
4320 Meridian Parkway All-suite, extended stay hotel.
630-978-2222
staybridge.com/aurora
Doggie Diner
737 Hill Avenue Tasty hot dogs, burgers, drinks and more.
630-898-6610
Tecalitan Restaurant
35 S. Broadway Authentic Mexican cuisine.
630-892-8059
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SHOPPING
Farmer's Market ATC Aurora Transportation Center Route 25
- and - (seasonal)
Farmer's Market West West Plaza Shopping Center 1901 W. Galena Boulevard 630-256-INFO
aurora-il.org
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ATTRACTIONS
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
53 N. Broadway Displays of vintage firefighting equipment, memorabilia of the 1871 Chicago Fire, thousands of photographs and gift shop. Five new interactive kiosks on fighting fires.
630-892-1572
AuroraRegionalFireMuseum.org
Aurora Skate Center
34W113 Montgomery Road Top 40 music and live organ music dance sessions.
630-898-5830
skateaurora.com
Blackberry Farm/Pioneer Village
100 S. Barnes Road 19th century farm and village featuring pioneer craft shops and demos, a discovery barn with petting zoo and pony, hay and miniature train rides and more.
630-892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
David L. Pierce Art & History Center
20 E. Downer Place The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The history center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia.
630-906-0650
aurorahistoricalsociety.org
Fox River Trail
Galena Boulevard at
the Fox River
630-897-0516
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Hollywood Casino-Aurora
1 New York Street Bridge
Simply the area's best gaming facility. Over 53,000 square feet of gaming space and fine air quality. The pavilion offers two restaurants and movie memorabilia.
630-801-7278
hollywoodcasinoaurora.com
Lincoln Highway
Interpretive Gazebo
Phillips Park,
1000 Ray Moses Drive One of a series of 16, featuring enclosed display panels depicting exciting stories and intriguing graphics.
phillipsparkaurora.com
Lincoln Highway
Interpretive Mural
50-52 N. Broadway
Mastadon Gallery &Trail
1000 Ray Moses Drive
630-898-7228
phillipsparkaurora.com
Orchard Valley Golf Course
2411 W. Illinois Avenue
Eighteen holes, par 72 golf course.
630-907-0500
orchardvalleygolf.com
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Boulevard Home to "Broadway in the Burbs", this lovingly restored Art Deco movie palace present live entertainment by world-class performers, plays, touring musicals and other special events.
630-896-6666
theparamounttheater.com
Phillips Park/Golf/Zoo
1000 Ray Moses Drive Located on over 325 acres, popular attractions include the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course/driving range, the zoo, a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail, war memorials and the winter recreation area.
630-898-7228
phillipsparkaurora.com
Riverfront Playhouse
Water Street Mall
630-745-7940
riverfrontplayhouse.com
SciTech Hands On Museum
18 W. Benton Street Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
630-859-3434
scitechmuseum.org
Sport Zone Dome & Family Fun Center
100 Route 30 Home for soccer, go-karts, mini-golf, indoor golf and batting cages.
630-820-8624
sportzonepark.com
Sunken Garden
1000 Ray Moses Drive
630-978-4774
phillipsparkaurora.com
Swimming Stones
NW corner Stolp Avenue &
Benton Street A kinetic water sculpture commissioned by the Aurora Public Arts Commission and sculpted by Christian Tobin.
630-906-0654
auroradowntown.org
Valley Green Golf Course
314 Kingsway Drive Eighteen holes, par 60 golf course.
630-897-3000
valleygreengc.com
Wardell Art Glass Studio
28 S. Stolp Avenue
630-896-4181
auroradowntown.org
William Tanner House Museum 305 Cedar Street Built in 1856, the Italianate building is home to the Aurora Historical Museum, which offers tours of this fully furnished home. 630-897-9029
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