- TripBuzz found 402 things to do with kids in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 381 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Joliet, Wheaton and Lombard.
- From Phillips Park Zoo to Vaughan Aquatic Center, the Aurora area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, Water Parks and Theaters.
- Aurora rests along the Fox River and is roughly 35 miles west of Chicago. It is the second largest city in the entire state and offers many city-based recreation opportunities. The city is mostly known as the setting for the movie Wayne's World and even holds multiple summer music festivals to pay homage to the film's strong music industry ties.
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Featuring a marquee sign with the word “Palace”, the Cadillac Palace Theatre is a Broadway performance venue. The location has hosted productions like The Color Purple, The Producers, and The Pirate Queen.
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A joint project of the City of Evanston and the Skokie Park District, Pooch Park is an off-leash dog park that spans 2.7 acres. The park has separate areas for small dogs and for agility training, and has water fountains.
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Historic Roemer Park has been home to local Little League baseball players, including comedian Bill Murray, since its opening in 1953. Recent renovations to the baseball park brought improved dugouts, fences and concessions.
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At Skydeck Chicago, guests will have the opportunity to rise 1,353 feet in the air and take in views of the city skyline from above. Visitors of the city who enjoy photography may find something to appreciate at this location.
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Created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the team behind Comedy Central's South Park, The Book of Mormon is a musical that offers a satirical look at The Church of Latter-Day Saints. The plot involves two Mormon missionaries being sent to Uganda.
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The Chicago Loop is a business district that serves as the home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Columbia College Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, and Lyric Opera Chicago. The location is also the home of many consulates.
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Keay Nature Center is a 4.6 acre nature center featuring several accessible nature trails and small waterfalls. Much of the center's plant-life is identified via informational plaques, and visitors will also find several memorial signs.
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Built in 1914, Chicago's Wrigley Field is one of baseball's finest treasures. Young and old alike will enjoy the heritage and history of experiencing a ball game, refreshment, and a meal at this venerable ballpark.
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From walking paths to playgrounds, Robert E James Park provides visitors with an outdoor area for activities. During the winter season, visitors can bring a sled to a popular sledding spot on one of the park's hills.