Downtown Aurora Travel Guide
Aurora
Visit Downtown Aurora
Popular places to visit
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Aurora Regional Fire Museum in Aurora. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Aurora
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG
The rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. The pillow was amazing. The sheets were very nice, too. Breakfast was good and a very nice area to eat on the main level.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
This is a hidden treasure- low price with good amenities including free breakfast and refrigerator and microwave in room. We've stayed there several times and will continue to do so when we're in the area. Staff is so friendly and helpful, too :) Beds are great, but their pillows are very firm so ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
Great place to stay! Breakfast in the morning was really good, loved the omelette bar! House keeping kept my room cleaned everyday. Located in the middle of a lot good places to eat!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
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Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Westin Chicago Lombard
Excellent front desk staff, clean and well kept hotel
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
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Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aurora
West Aurora
If you're spending some time in West Aurora, Blackberry Farm and Splash Country Waterpark are top sights worth seeing.
