A Fun and Educational Weekend with Kids in Aurora, IL
The real Aurora, Illinois, is nothing like its depiction in the movie Wayne's World. Take a long weekend to explore the actual city with your kids. Just an hour by train or car from downtown Chicago.
Science and natural beauty in one location. Come to find out more about particle physics or to see restored prairies, wildlife including American bald eagles and ospreys, and a herd of American bison.
Restored 1931 grand Art Deco theatre hosts family-friendly touring productions, e.g., Riverdance and Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, and top musical artists such as Mannheim Steamroller and B.B. King.
Great food and family atmosphere.
Living history museum on 54 acres plus pony rides for kids and carousel, miniature train, and hay wagon rides for kids and adults. See live craft demos or visit a one-room schoolhouse, farm cabin, 19th century Victorian-style street, or 1840s Aurora home.
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Award-winning exhibits, art gallery, and special events celebrating Native American cultures located on the campus of Aurora University.
Now known as America's Historic Roundhouse, this restaurant and brewery is adjacent to the Aurora Metra station. You'll need sustenance before training it back to the city.
| Just off the I-88 exit at Orchard Road, you'll find kid-friendly lodging with the all-important indoor pool in this recently constructed Hampton Inn property. |
Every architectural detail of this pub and restaurant is recycled from old buildings. Look for the old confessional in the Chapel. Great food and family atmosphere.
Absolutely the best ice cream in the Chicago area, made right here by a locally owned firm. The kids will love it, and so will you.This is the main production facility with a retail shop and soda fountain. There are multiple retail locations throughout the Chicago area.
Just off the I-88 exit at Orchard Road, you'll find kid-friendly lodging with the all-important indoor pool in this recently constructed Hampton Inn property. More
Just off the I-88 exit at Orchard Road, you'll find kid-friendly lodging with the all-important indoor pool in this recently constructed Hampton Inn property.
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