Downtown Aurora Travel Guide

Aurora

Popular places to visit

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

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 Regional Fire Museum
Wells College Tower and Flag in winter

Aurora University

Enjoy the student vibe at Aurora University during your visit to Aurora. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Aurora University
Water slide

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.

Splash Country Waterpark

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.

Paramount Theater

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.

Hollywood Casino Aurora

Waubonsee Community College

Enjoy the student vibe at Waubonsee Community College as part of your travels around Aurora. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Waubonsee Community College

Things to do

Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

Private Deep Dish Pizza or Pasta Making Class Near Chicago

Rp1.683.198
per adult
Private Deep Dish Pizza or Pasta Making Class Near Chicago
Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway

Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway

Rp680.080
per adult
Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Naperville: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Rp2.125.250
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Naperville: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
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Top hotels in Downtown Aurora

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG

2.5 out of 5
111 North Broadway Avenue Aurora IL
The price is Rp2.583.213 per night from 3 May to 4 May
Rp2.583.213
Rp2.892.682 total
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aurora. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Kids loved the Family Suite, staff is helpful and polite.

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard

2.5 out of 5
222 E 22nd Street Lombard IL
The price is Rp1.399.789 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp1.399.789
Rp1.553.486 total
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lombard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,715 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook

3.5 out of 5
707 E Butterfield Road Lombard IL
The price is Rp2.048.367 per night from 24 May to 25 May
Rp2.048.367
Rp2.273.401 total
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lombard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,532 reviews)
more luxurious that my usual business stays, lots of room in the suite. Breakfast was pretty ordinary, happy hour snacks were welcome

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
Sybaris Pool Suites

Sybaris Pool Suites

2.5 out of 5
600 Ogden Ave Downers Grove IL
The price is Rp2.792.991 per night from 6 May to 7 May
Rp2.792.991
Rp3.807.032 total
6 May - 7 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Downers Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Ty Warner Park and Yorktown Shopping Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
Plenty of hot water!

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Sybaris Pool Suites
The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites

3.5 out of 5
16 W 621 S. Frontage Rd Willowbrook IL
The price is Rp1.747.570 per night from 20 May to 21 May
Rp1.747.570
Rp2.285.500 total
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Willowbrook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,491 reviews)
No tv didn’t work fireplace didn’t work hair left in bathroom and bathtub

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
The Westin Chicago Lombard

The Westin Chicago Lombard

4 out of 5
70 Yorktown Center Lombard IL
The price is Rp2.617.887 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp2.617.887
Rp2.905.331 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lombard. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,242 reviews)
Good customer service. Parking was easy

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

The Westin Chicago Lombard
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aurora

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West Aurora

If you're spending some time in West Aurora, Splash Country Waterpark and Orchard Valley Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

West Aurora

Downtown Aurora Travel Guide