Discover The Aurora Area in Illinois
Welcome to the Aurora Area, an outstanding travel destination in Illinois. Here you can experience award winning Broadway musical theater, the largest waterpark in Illinois, Chicagoland's largest outlet shopping center, a masterpiece of modern architecture, and unparalleled outdoor adventure on and along the Fox River. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, be sure to check out all that Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove and Yorkville have to offer. Sign up for our e-Newsletter!
- November 06, 2024
- Basement of the Dead Haunted House & Shattered 3D
In 2024, the 121 year old 15,000 sq. ft. Basement of the Dead/Shattered 3-D Haunted House was overtaken by new evil spirits and created many new unspeakable horrors. Do not miss out in 2024! Rated #1 haunted house by over 15 media outlets.
- November 06, 2024
- Paramount Theatre
Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of Frozen brings Disney’s beloved animated film to life and fills the stage with winter magic. Set in the magical kingdom of Arendelle, the story follows two…
Million Dollar Quartet
Nov 06- November 06, 2024
- Stolp Island Theatre
Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins had a chance encounter at Sun Records Studio in Memphis. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre – now imagine it set in Sun Studio…
- November 07, 2024
- Downtown Batavia
SHOP- EAT & DRINK- HAPPENINGS Check out what our Downtown Batavia shops have in-store for the holidays! Participating businesses will have their stores decorated and stocked to get you in the holiday spirit. Stores will be open late on Thursday, November 7 from 5-8pm so you can get a head start…
Survey Slam by King Trivia
Nov 07- November 07, 2024
- Hopvine Brewing Company
Join us Thursdays from 7-9pm for friendly competition, where opinions are king! Not your average trivia night. Free to play. Win great prizes!
Basement of the Dead & Shattered 3D Haunted Houses
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Broadway In Aurora
An Act of God
- Copley Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
God gets a second chance to dish it all out for us —delivering the rewrite of the…
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been…
The Second City's Holiday Revue
- Copley Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The holidays are coming and with them comes The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Sweater…
Waitress
What is more American than apple pie? A small-town waitress with a dream and the…
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Copley Theatre
- Recurring daily
It’s a battle of wits as six contestants vie for the spelling bee championship of a…
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Copley Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE! It’s a battle of wits as six contestants…
Dinner & A Show
The Venue Aurora
- 21 S. Broadway Avenue
- (331) 212-8490
The Venue is a live music venue and community center hosting concerts, workshops…
The Turf Room Restaurant
- 1033 Kilberry Ln.
- (630) 906-9300
Relax, this place has a winning combination of fine dining and exciting atmosphere…
Law Office Pub and Music Hall
- 226 S. Bridge St.
- (630) 882-9559
Within the walls of this historic 1800's era building, independent musicians from…
Dakotas Yorkville
- 227 Heustis Street
- (630) 381-9390
Specializing in craft food, bourbons, tequila, craft beer, and cocktails. Enjoy an…
Comedy Vault
- 18 E. Wilson Street
- (630) 454-4174
The Comedy Vault is a hip comedy club offering live standup comedy and entertainment…
113 Main
- 113 Main Street
- (331) 216-5133
Welcome to 113 Main, located in the heart of downtown Oswego. Our menu features…
Family Vacation Guide
Raging Waves Waterpark
- 4000 N. Bridge St.
- (630) 882-6575
At Raging Waves, you'll find 58 acres of family-friendly water attractions. With 32…
Chicago Premium Outlets
- 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd.
- (630) 585-2200
Chicago Premium Outlets, an outdoor center located 40 minutes from downtown Chicago…
Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego
- 1600 Douglas Road
- (331) 717-9335
With over 30,000 square feet of indoor trampolines and other amenities, this place is…
Fox Valley Mall
- 195 Fox Valley Center Dr.
- (630) 851-7200
Fox Valley Mall is the premier shopping center in Illinois, featuring over 120 top…
Red Oak Nature Center
- 1385 N. River Rd.
- (630) 897-1808
Nestled on the east bank of the Fox River, the Red Oak Nature Center (On Route 25…
Two Brothers Roundhouse
- 205 N. Broadway
- (630) 264-2739
Discover the big, bold flavors of Two Brothers artisan beer, coffee, dining, and…
Heartland Charm
More Polish Pottery
- 8S953 Jericho Rd.
- (630) 605-2371
More Polish Pottery is the leading Midwest retailer for Boleslawiec Polish pottery…
Esther's Place
- 201 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30)
- (630) 556-9665
Join educator and fiber artist Natasha Lehrer in a memorable experience with nature’s…
South Moon Barbeque
- 100 E. Lincoln Ave.
- (815) 286-9227
Fantastic southern-style BBQ!! Aurora Area Champion for the best BBQ and winner of…
Keller's Farmstand Oswego
- 2500 Johnson Road
- (630) 219-8194
Family farmstand growing high-quality flowers, sweet corn, vegetables, apples, and…
The Growing Place
- 2000 Montgomery Road
- (630) 820-8088
Started from bare ground in 1989, The Growing Place has grown into a garden oasis for…
Abbey Farms
- 2855 Hart Rd.
- (630) 966-7775
Abbey Farms is a unique family-friendly agri-tourism farm in Aurora, IL that has been…
Curated Stories
Welcome to our Insider's Blog, your guide to all the wonders found throughout the Aurora area of Illinois. Get the latest travel tips, highlights, news, and stories from the people who know our city best.
Elburn joins Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Targeting travel and tourism as part of its future, the Village of Elburn has officially joined the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, expanding the AACVB’s regional…
Renovations, upgrades to close 31-year-old Orchard Valley Golf Course for 2025 season
Fast facts about Orchard Valley Golf Course: Built in 1993, Orchard Valley Golf Course will be closed on Nov. 4, 2024 through the 2025 season, with an anticipated reopen date of Summer 2026…