Downtown Aurora Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

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

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.

Hollywood Casino

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

Grand Army of the Republic Hall

You can find out about the history of Aurora with a trip to Grand Army of the Republic Hall. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Grand Army of the Republic Hall

Activities

Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

AU$148
per adult
Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class
Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway

Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway

AU$60
per adult
Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Naperville: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

AU$142
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Naperville: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

AU$149
per adult
Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class
Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway

Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway

AU$60
per adult
Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway
Chicago Suburbs Tour

Chicago Hidden Gems! Suburbs Tour-Small Group

AU$753
per adult
Chicago Hidden Gems! Suburbs Tour-Small Group
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Our pick of the best Downtown Aurora Hotel Deals

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 AU$213 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$213
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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 AU$127 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$127
4 Jan - 5 Jan
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! (2,462 reviews)
Everything was great!? Check in was super easy, and the room was clean and well maintained.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
Motel 6 Naperville, IL

Motel 6 Naperville, IL

2 out of 5
1585 Naperville Wheaton Road Naperville IL
The price is AU$79 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$79
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Naperville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,174 reviews)
Marcus was professional

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Motel 6 Naperville, IL
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 AU$178 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$178
6 Jan - 7 Jan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,376 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff was kind

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
Sybaris Pool Suites

Sybaris Pool Suites

2.5 out of 5
600 Ogden Ave Downers Grove IL
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! (76 reviews)
Awesome experience. The room is clean, staff are lovely and the r

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

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Sybaris Pool Suites
The Westin Chicago Lombard

The Westin Chicago Lombard

4 out of 5
70 Yorktown Center Lombard IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$203 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$203
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,165 reviews)
It was a great stay.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

The Westin Chicago Lombard
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aurora

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West Aurora

If you're spending some time in West Aurora, Orchard Valley Golf Course and Vaughan Aquatic Center are top sights worth seeing.

West Aurora

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