Downtown Aurora Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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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
Aurora Regional Fire Museum showing heritage elements, interior views and signage

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

Activities

Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

NZ$165
per adult
Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class
Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway

Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway

NZ$67
per adult
Discover Aurora Illinois Hiking Getaway
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Naperville: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

NZ$208
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Naperville: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$259 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$259
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
Heater worked well. Breakfast was fine, including good coffee and fresh pancakes

Reviewed on 19 Mar 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 NZ$146 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$146
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (2,629 reviews)
The hotel was clean and nice.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
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 NZ$219 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$219
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (1,446 reviews)
Peacefull

Reviewed on 21 Mar 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 NZ$217 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$217
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,206 reviews)
The staff did not honor the $50 fee for the late checkout I had requested and got the fee on the phone. They charged me $100! They continually wanted to find ways to rip you off.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

The Westin Chicago Lombard
Hyatt Place Chicago/Lombard/Oak Brook

Hyatt Place Chicago/Lombard/Oak Brook

3 out of 5
2340 South Fountain Square Drive Lombard IL
The price is NZ$190 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$190
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,053 reviews)
The staff was welcoming, the hotel was clean, and the pool was nice.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Chicago/Lombard/Oak Brook
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 NZ$217 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$217
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,424 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aurora

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West Aurora

If you're spending some time in West Aurora, Blackberry Farm and Splash Country Waterpark are top sights worth seeing.

West Aurora

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