Discover The Aurora Area in Illinois
Welcome to the Aurora Area, an outstanding travel destination in Illinois. Here you can experience award winning Broadway musical theater, the largest waterpark in Illinois, Chicagoland's largest outlet shopping center, a masterpiece of modern architecture, and unparalleled outdoor adventure on and along the Fox River. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, be sure to check out all that Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove and Yorkville have to offer. Sign up for our e-Newsletter!
- September 09, 2024
- City of Aurora, Illinois
Picture This: A crisp breeze carries leaves from the trees, lining the street. You're in downtown Aurora, wrapped up outside in your favorite flannel and enjoying a fresh bite from a food truck, sitting with family and friends. You take a step back and realize--it's golden hour, and you're creating…
- September 10, 2024
- Schingoethe Center of Aurora University
The Schingoethe Center will host an opening reception for “Waterways” on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5–7 p.m. Join us for art, refreshments and micro talks by exhibiting artists. “Waterways” showcases photographs, sculptures, prints, and installation pieces by more than 40 artists spanning over…
Million Dollar Quartet
Sep 11- September 11, 2024
- Stolp Island Theatre
Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins had a chance encounter at Sun Records Studio in Memphis. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre – now imagine it set in Sun Studio…
The Full Monty
Sep 11- September 11, 2024
- Paramount Theatre
From the unemployment line to the self-made man, The Full Monty bares it all! The Full Monty is a side-splitting musical that follows Jerry, Dave and pals, part of a group of unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York. With their backs to the wall, they decide to create a male strip show…
- September 13, 2024
- Basement of the Dead Haunted House & Shattered 3D
In 2024, the 121 year old 15,000 sq. ft. Basement of the Dead/Shattered 3-D Haunted House was overtaken by new evil spirits and created many new unspeakable horrors. Do not miss out in 2024! Rated #1 haunted house by over 15 media outlets.
Trip Ideas
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Broadway In Aurora
Movie Mondays
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Monday
MOST MONDAYS FOR ONLY $1 Enjoy the classics of modern cinema on the magnificent…
The Full Monty
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
From the unemployment line to the self-made man, The Full Monty bares it all!…
An Act of God
- Copley Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
God gets a second chance to dish it all out for us —delivering the rewrite of the…
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been…
The Second City's Holiday Revue
- Copley Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The holidays are coming and with them comes The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Sweater…
Waitress
What is more American than apple pie? A small-town waitress with a dream and the…
Dinner & A Show
The Venue Aurora
- 21 S. Broadway Avenue
- (331) 212-8490
The Venue is a live music venue and community center hosting concerts, workshops…
The Turf Room Restaurant
- 1033 Kilberry Ln.
- (630) 906-9300
Relax, this place has a winning combination of fine dining and exciting atmosphere…
Law Office Pub and Music Hall
- 226 S. Bridge St.
- (630) 882-9559
Within the walls of this historic 1800's era building, independent musicians from…
Dakotas Yorkville
- 227 Heustis Street
- (630) 381-9390
Specializing in craft food, bourbons, tequila, craft beer, and cocktails. Enjoy an…
Comedy Vault
- 18 E. Wilson Street
- (630) 454-4174
The Comedy Vault is a hip comedy club offering live standup comedy and entertainment…
113 Main
- 113 Main Street
- (331) 216-5133
Welcome to 113 Main, located in the heart of downtown Oswego. Our menu features…
Family Vacation Guide
Raging Waves Waterpark
- 4000 N. Bridge St.
- (630) 882-6575
At Raging Waves, you'll find 58 acres of family-friendly water attractions. With 32…
Chicago Premium Outlets
- 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd.
- (630) 585-2200
Chicago Premium Outlets, an outdoor center located 40 minutes from downtown Chicago…
Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego
- 1600 Douglas Road
- (331) 717-9335
With over 30,000 square feet of indoor trampolines and other amenities, this place is…
Fox Valley Mall
- 195 Fox Valley Center Dr.
- (630) 851-7200
Fox Valley Mall is the premier shopping center in Illinois, featuring over 120 top…
Red Oak Nature Center
- 1385 N. River Rd.
- (630) 897-1808
Nestled on the east bank of the Fox River, the Red Oak Nature Center (On Route 25…
Two Brothers Roundhouse
- 205 N. Broadway
- (630) 264-2739
Discover the big, bold flavors of Two Brothers artisan beer, coffee, dining, and…
Heartland Charm
More Polish Pottery
- 8S953 Jericho Rd.
- (630) 605-2371
More Polish Pottery is the leading Midwest retailer for Boleslawiec Polish pottery…
Esther's Place
- 201 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30)
- (630) 556-9665
Join educator and fiber artist Natasha Lehrer in a memorable experience with nature’s…
South Moon Barbeque
- 100 E. Lincoln Ave.
- (815) 286-9227
Fantastic southern-style BBQ!! Aurora Area Champion for the best BBQ and winner of…
Keller's Farmstand Oswego
- 2500 Johnson Road
- (630) 219-8194
Family farmstand growing high-quality flowers, sweet corn, vegetables, apples, and…
The Growing Place
- 2000 Montgomery Road
- (630) 820-8088
Started from bare ground in 1989, The Growing Place has grown into a garden oasis for…
Abbey Farms
- 2855 Hart Rd.
- (630) 966-7775
Abbey Farms is a unique family-friendly agri-tourism farm in Aurora, IL that has been…
Curated Stories
Welcome to our Insider's Blog, your guide to all the wonders found throughout the Aurora area of Illinois. Get the latest travel tips, highlights, news, and stories from the people who know our city best.
Destinations for fall family fun with apple & pumpkin picking
Plan a fall family getaway with apple picking, farm markets, and outdoor activities in the Aurora Area of Illinois, just 40 miles west of Chicago. The seasons change just like that, and…
Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes Lisa Wisner to Director of Sales
The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (AACVB) announces the promotion of Lisa Wisner to the position of Director of Sales. In her new role, Wisner leads the group sales function…
Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau debuts new 2024 Aurora Area Go Guide, refreshes website
The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (AACVB) has published its new 2024 Aurora Area Go Guide, synced with the debut of a major refresh of its enjoyaurora.com website. Both are…