AURORA AREA TRAVEL NEWS & STORIES

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Where to see public art in the Aurora Area of Illinois

From murals to sculpture and creative installations, the Aurora Area is home to an amazing collection of public art in Chicago's suburbs. Endiro Coffee and a walk by the Bunnie Reiss mural under New York Street in Aurora Downtown (Photo: @JacquieAndRyan) In downtown Aurora, the reputation of the…

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Downtown aurora to become Sugar Skull City

Aurora Downtown will turn downtown into Sugar Skull City from October 15 to November 15. The 30-day celebration honors the beloved Mexican cultural tradition of Day of the Dead, and coincides with events during First Fridays on November 6. Downtown storefronts will be decorated with festive…

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Explore the outdoors at Red Oak Nature Center

Easy hiking trails, beautiful boardwalks, and colorful fall foliage are just a few of the features you'll find at Red Oak Nature Center in Batavia & North Aurora, Illinois. Photo: O the Places We Go Nestled on the bank of the Fox River, Red Oak Nature Center is Chicagoland's premier destination…

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Vintage Shop Hop October 2020: Guide to Aurora Area Shops

The Vintage Shop Hop is coming to 22 shops in the Aurora Area this weekend. Here's your guide to vintage, retro, antique and boutique shopping on the "Best. Road Trip. Ever." Shoppers will converge on northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin once again for the autumn edition of the popular Vintage…

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