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.

Only 37 miles west of Chicago, the Aurora Area stretches out to parts of Kane, Kendall, Will and DuPage counties and offers destination dining, distinctive architecture, fun attractions, exclusive designer shopping, a great variety of family fun and waterparks, and hundreds of other options for a truly unique experience. Book your stay at friendly and affordable hotels or find a venue to suit your next group tour. 

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Aurora Area Highlights

Shop & Stay at My Place

Shop 'til you drop with this exclusive offer: use promo code SHOP19 for 10% off your stay.
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Beauty and the Beast

Enjoy an enchanting production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast this holiday season!
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Shop Fox Valley Mall

Your one-stop-shop for back to school or just because. Shop, dine, and play at Fox Valley Mall!
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