Downtown Aurora Travel Guide

Aurora

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
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
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

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

Things to do

Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

Private Deep Dish Pizza or Pasta Making Class Near Chicago

฿3,252
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

฿2,595
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL
Chicago Suburbs Hidden Gems: Small-Group Exploration Tour

Chicago Suburbs Hidden Gems: Small-Group Exploration Tour

฿6,537
per adult
Chicago Suburbs Hidden Gems: Small-Group Exploration Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Aurora

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 ฿4,747 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿4,747
฿5,316 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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)
"For a limited service hotel, it is top notch. The gym is excellent and you can’t beat free WiFi and breakfast when you are a business traveler."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 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 ฿3,032 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿3,032
฿3,365 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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! (2,814 reviews)
"Room was clean, breakfast is good. Location is good if u wish to stay overnight for the next days flight."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 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 ฿3,649 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿3,649
฿4,050 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (1,644 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
The Westin Chicago Lombard

The Westin Chicago Lombard

4 out of 5
70 Yorktown Center Lombard IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,912 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿4,912
฿5,451 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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! (1,293 reviews)
"Staff was very inattentive."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

The Westin 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 ฿4,220 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿4,220
฿5,296 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,550 reviews)
"The Manager very rude. Katie was very nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
Sybaris Pool Suites

Sybaris Pool Suites

2.5 out of 5
600 Ogden Ave Downers Grove IL
The price is ฿5,607 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿5,607
฿7,570 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Downers Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Ty Warner Park and Yorktown Shopping Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
"It was a bug in my room, a centipede to be exact"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Sybaris Pool Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown Aurora

Find the best Downtown Aurora areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Downtown Aurora Travel Guide