- 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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At Quest Water Sports, visitors can rent a variety of kayaks and stand up paddle boards to take out on the region's major waterways. The shop hosts public events like kayak workshops, fishing tournaments, and boat races.
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1715 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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Featuring a combined 18 screens, Evanston Century 12 & Cinearts 6 display first-run Hollywood movies and independent films. The theaters provide stadium seating, arcade games, a lobby cafe and an in-theater bar with adult beverages.
38.3 Miles
Running parallel to Chicago's commuter rail line north of the city limits, the nine-mile Green Bay Trail is suitable for all ages. The trail is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking and cross-country skiing.
38.3 Miles
Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.
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The Wilmette Park District Community Recreation Center, features workshops, dance and exercise programs, gymnastics and sports gyms, and an auditorium. With 94,000 square feet and room for special events, it also serves as the base for several community programs.
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The Don Elder Fine Art Studio is a local art gallery specializing in the selling of house and garden art. The gallery offers a number of items, including garden art sculptures as well as interior and exterior home art pieces.
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The family-friendly athletic facility of North Park contains amenities for a variety of outdoor sports. These include tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, and areas for cross country skiing.
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Located near downtown Evanston, the Celtic Knot Public House serves traditional pub fare and a wide selection of imported and craft beers, wines and spirits. The pub also hosts regular live music and monthly storytelling events.
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An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.