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  Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
43 West Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60507
630-897-5581
www.enjoyaurora.com


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Located just 37 miles west of downtown Chicago, Aurora is easily accessible by car, train or air.

In the beginning, the Aurora area was home to the Pottawatomie Indians governed by Chief Waubonsie who peacefully co-existed with the first white settlers, Joseph and Samuel McCarty. Aurora, named after Aurora, New York was established in 1857 with a population of 7,000. In 1881, Aurora was the first city in the world to illuminate all of its street lights with electric lights, giving birth to its current moniker, "Aurora, The City of Lights."

Today, Aurora is a young, diverse and vibrant community with an estimated population of 155,000, making it the second largest city in Illinois.

Aurora is home to the Paramount Theatre, known for its world-class entertainment; several museums; bike paths; shops; restaurants; golf courses and parks; not to mention the Hollywood Casino. Remember to plan on exciting special events like the Downtown Alive! concert series, farmers' markets, sporting events, Holiday Magic and more.


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

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













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


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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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