AURORA AREA TRAVEL NEWS & STORIES

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Aurora Area CVB Wins State Tourism Award

Annual Conference Honors Tourism Industry Achievements with Illinois Excellence in Tourism Awards in Peoria AURORA, IL—The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (AACVB) received an Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for its 2023 edition of the Aurora Area Go Guide . The awards were given at the…

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Oswego Christmas Walk returns December 1st, 2023

The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk presented by Allied First Bank kicks off the holiday season in downtown Oswego from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dececember 1st, 2023. Presented by Allied First Bank for the sixth consecutive year, this free event features performances by local choirs, visits…

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Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Aurora Area

Hoist a stein at these upcoming Oktoberfest events, hosted by Two Brothers, Oswegoland Park District, Brother Chimp Brewing, Sidecar Supper Club, the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville, and more! Oktoberfest is always a fun, festive season in the Aurora Area, due to the number of growing and popular craft…

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Take a Craft Beer Tour of the Aurora Area

The Aurora Area is home to some of the finest craft breweries Chicago has to offer. From the venerable Two Brothers Artisan Brewing at the historic Two Brothers Roundhouse, to brand new entrants like the B.B.G.B. Brewery at Hardware, a sustainable gastropub in North Aurora developing a reputation…

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Dining guide: Dinner & a Show

You have tickets to see award-winning Broadway at Aurora's Paramount Theatre, a concert at The Venue, or stand-up at the Comedy Vault, and you're about to find the perfect pairing for your next night out. We heard from locals and visitors alike seeking an easy to use dining guide covering downtown…

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