AURORA AREA TRAVEL NEWS & STORIES

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Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Aurora Area

Hoist a stein at these upcoming Oktoberfest events, hosted by Two Brothers, Oswegoland Park District, Brother Chimp Brewing, Sidecar Supper Club, the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville, and more! Oktoberfest is always a fun, festive season in the Aurora Area, due to the number of growing and popular craft…

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Take a Craft Beer Tour of the Aurora Area

The Aurora Area is home to some of the finest craft breweries Chicago has to offer. From the venerable Two Brothers Artisan Brewing at the historic Two Brothers Roundhouse, to brand new entrants like the B.B.G.B. Brewery at Hardware, a sustainable gastropub in North Aurora developing a reputation…

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Dining guide: Dinner & a Show

You have tickets to see award-winning Broadway at Aurora's Paramount Theatre, a concert at The Venue, or stand-up at the Comedy Vault, and you're about to find the perfect pairing for your next night out. We heard from locals and visitors alike seeking an easy to use dining guide covering downtown…

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Fox River Info Guide to the Aurora Area

Linked by the Fox River, the communities of the Aurora Area are beautiful river country. Here's a brief guide to where to put in, take out, and enjoy scenic stretches of the gorgeous Fox River. Enjoy more outdoor adventure cycling, running, or taking a leisurely stroll on Fox River Trails. In…

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Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Set for Saturday, June 3

Around the same time every June, brothers Pete and Daryl Simon spend a little over an hour and a half (give or take) trying to chase down family in the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. It’s been a five-decade pursuit. “We’ve been beaten by brother Dave, brother Rob, and my son Michael,” says Pete…

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