Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Near phillips park, is a pleasant oasis from the suburbs, with a large hill, an even larger lake, and plenty of paths for walking, running, or biking.
Hollywood Casino
Is a decent gambling experience on the fox river downtown. offers table games such as blackjack, craps, and roulette, as well as a variety of slot machines. friendly staff and an expensive buffet.
Raging Waves Waterpark
In nearby yorkville is an aussie-themed park with 18 water slides, a wave pool, lazy river, 20 private cabanas, and more.
An iPod Tour
Downtown is a unique way to get acquainted with the brown stone architecture. tour brochures are available at the aurora area convention and visitors bureau.
Aurora University
A private 4-year university with its main campus in Aurora, Illinois and the George Williams campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Approximately 4000 students have a wide range of majors to choose from. The campus is also the home of the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures.
Farmers Market
Saturday mornings 8am-noon june through october at the aurora transportation center.
Summer Music Festivals
Downtown such as rock on the fox, jazz on the fox, summer jam, and fan favorites.