Downtown Aurora
Aurora
Visit Downtown Aurora
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Private Deep Dish Pizza or Pasta Making Class Near Chicago
Naperville: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Aurora
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG
"Usually free breakfast is pretty bad, but this one was quite good. Mini omelets, hot cinnamon rolls, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit - plenty of choices and good quality. The beds were comfortable and we didn’t hear a lot of noise in the hotel itself or from the busy traffic outside."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
"The room was clean the staff was respectful and free parking make everything easy for our trip. Highly recommended for families."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
"The maid service made our bed, emptied the wastebaskets, and took our used towels, but they didn't give us new towels, nor did they take away the wine glasses from the previous night's gratis bar. They didn't give us any more toilet paper either. The desk chair can't be raised to a level that lets ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
The Westin Chicago Lombard
The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
"There toilets are the size of an potty trainer"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Sybaris Pool Suites
"We enjoyed our visit"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Aurora
Fox Valley
When in Fox Valley, you can plan a visit to Chasers Laser Tag and Centennial Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Aurora
If you're spending some time in West Aurora, Blackberry Farm and Splash Country Waterpark are top sights worth seeing.
