Downtown Aurora Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL
Our pick of the best Downtown Aurora Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG
Overall good experience but hot water wasn't working properly in the shower
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
Front desk staff was great, but conditions are bad for the price. I asked the lady at the desk if it was possible to move to a different room; with no hesitation, she offered a different room. The first room's tub was grassy and dirty, and there was water on the floor. The rooms are old and smelly. ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
Staff was very courteous. The fragrance throughout the lobby was absolutely amazing. Wish that same fragrance was in our room.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk by IHG
The room was lovely and very up to date.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Chicago/Lombard/Oak Brook
We stayed here with the kids on a “staycation”, hoping to get some good pool time and relaxation. First, it felt unsafe, with very poor security. A group of teenagers was running around the hallways screaming at 10 pm and it took 3 calls to the front desk before they sent someone to investigate. ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aurora
West Aurora
If you're spending some time in West Aurora, Blackberry Farm and Splash Country Waterpark are top sights worth seeing.
