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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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

Apple-Picking-Keller's Farmstand

Sep 09, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 Keller's Farmstand Oswego

Donuts and Farmstand Shopping

Sep 09, 2024 - Nov 03, 2024 Keller's Farmstand Oswego

Fall Food Truck Fest -Save the Date

Sep 09, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024 City of Aurora, Illinois

Gourdy's Pumpkin Run 5K

Sep 09, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 Keller's Farmstand Oswego

Hollywood Casino Aurora Karaoke hosted by Aurora Pro DJs

Sep 09, 2024 Hollywood Casino Aurora

Trip Ideas

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    Broadway In Aurora

    The Full Monty Sep 11

    The Full Monty

    From the unemployment line to the self-made man, 
 The Full Monty bares it all!…

    An Act of God Oct 02

    An Act of God

    • 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…

    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…

    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…

    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

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