Downtown Aurora Travel Guide
Aurora
Visit Downtown Aurora
Popular places to visit
Hollywood Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Hollywood Casino during your time in Aurora? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Housed in a historic civic building, this small but mighty museum offers a loving look at the history of firefighting from the 19th century to the present.
Aurora University
Enjoy the student vibe at Aurora University during your visit to Aurora. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Splash Country Waterpark
Bring your family to Splash Country Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Aurora. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the festivals in this family-friendly area.
Paramount Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Paramount Theater during your stay in Aurora. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Hollywood Casino Aurora
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Hollywood Casino Aurora during your time in Aurora? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class
Naperville: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Aurora
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG
Front desk crew , like Andrew, is always amazing. The rooms are spotless and the breakfast area is always staffed with caring people. Always a great stay here.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Naperville, IL
The room was very clean. The bedding was very clean and the bed looked nice. Because I am paraplegic we made sure to get a room with a bathtub, and it was very nice. Front Desk staff are very nice and welcoming.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
The room was great for what it was, a bit outdated but with how my night went I'll gladly come back and pay again. The staff are very friendly and I kinda miss counted the deposit fee a few times and the staff was very patient with that 😂.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
This is the best value in the Chicagoland area. Sure you can get a fancier hotel but for the dollar this is where I stay and will continue to stay when I visit Oak Brook Lombard area. The manager and Selena are fantastic. It’s not the Ritz Carlton, which I did stay at last week, but this is a great ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
The Westin Chicago Lombard
The hotel is in excellent condition.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Chicago/Lombard/Oak Brook
Great hotel stay clean rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aurora
West Aurora
If you're spending some time in West Aurora, Splash Country Waterpark and Orchard Valley Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
