Downtown Aurora Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Activities

Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

Private Deep Dish Pizza or Pasta Making Class Near Chicago

NZ$168
per adult
Private Deep Dish Pizza or Pasta Making Class Near Chicago
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL

Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL

NZ$134
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL
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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 NZ$280 per night from 13 May to 14 May
NZ$280
13 May - 14 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! (1,004 reviews)
The Holiday Inn Express was a great find and great stay. Loved the condition of the rooms, the property seemed recently updated, and the breakfast was excellent. Would happily stay here again!!

Reviewed on 3 May 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$172 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$172
7 June - 8 June
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! (2,738 reviews)
Good stay

Reviewed on 8 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 NZ$221 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$221
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! (1,546 reviews)
A nice place

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center

Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center

4 out of 5
3500 Midwest Road Oak Brook IL
The price is NZ$265 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$265
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Oak Brook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Clean room - amazing view of golf course

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
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$222 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$222
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! (1,500 reviews)
Great stay! I have stayed here plenty of times and the staff is always helpful and the room is always super clean.

Reviewed on 8 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 NZ$294 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$294
28 May - 29 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! (1,249 reviews)
Great central location mall was right across the parking lot. Great breakfast places target was also in the same parking lot.

Reviewed on 6 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, Blackberry Farm and Splash Country Waterpark are top sights worth seeing.

West Aurora

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