- Our list of the best things to do in Aurora, Illinois, features the top 471 nearby activities — including 183 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Aurora, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Aurora, IL , followed by 444 popular activities in nearby cities, including West Chicago, Joliet, Lombard, Naperville, St. Charles, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Elgin, Geneva, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Plainfield, Elmhurst, Hoffman Estates, Lockport, Woodridge, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Addison, Batavia, Oswego, Oak Brook, Romeoville, Elk Grove Village, Lisle, Yorkville, Dekalb, Streamwood, Carpentersville, Orland Park and De Kalb
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Southeast corner of Michigan & Wacker, Chicago, IL 60604
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With volunteer tour guides detailing the rich scenery along the river, Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises provide the tourist and the local alike with an in depth look at the city's evolution over the decades. Tours begin in early Spring and end in late Fall.
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1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
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The Chicago History Museum offers a variety of exhibits through which guests can learn about the city's long life. Children who visit this site will be able to play a variety of entertaining, yet informative, games.
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At Grant Park, guests will have the opportunity to visit the Art Institute, the Adler Planetarium, and the Field Museum. This 319 acre site also features a variety of sculptures and the Buckingham Fountain.
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Featuring a statue of President Lincoln himself, Lincoln Park is a neighborhood that features a cafe and plenty of greenery for guests who wish to escape the city. The location also features the free Lincoln Park Zoo.
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At the Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors can see a variety of animals including bears, primates, lions, reptiles, mammals, sea lions, and apes. Visitors can also pet animals in the petting zoo, ride the endangered species carousel, and ride on the miniature train.
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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
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The Field Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about natural history through exhibits and children's programs. One of the location's main attraction, “Sue”, is the tyrannosaurus rex that has ever been discovered.
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400 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Wendella Sightseeing Boats is Chicago's family owned, original architecture tour. Featuring various cruises such as the River Experience and Summer Fireworks, Wendella showcases Chicago's history and landmarks with a special touch for adults through Beer & BBQ and Wine & Cheese cruises.
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Centennial Ice Rink has a main rink and a studio rink where visitors can skate or play hockey or broomball, and where all equipment and the rinks can be rented. It has a concession stand with snacks and refreshments.
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Centennial Tennis Courts of Wilmette offer visitors a great location for sports play when visiting. Non-members may reserve one of the eight indoor court spaces twenty-four hours in advanced and have access to the locker rooms and pro shop.
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The Wilmette Hockey Assoc is an organization that provides hockey teams and leagues to the youth in the community. Games are played in either the nearby Centennial Ice Arena or the North Shore Ice Arena.