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My top Aurora recs

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What to do and where to eat in Aurora, Illinois. I've been in Aurora for decades and have seen so much of this great city. These are the places that make me come back again and again.
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Indoor and outdoor seating, incredible food, and always great service.
Hardware Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery
 
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An iconic Aurora building. Food, drinks, live bands, coffee, special events.
Two Brothers Roundhouse
 
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Incredible food, tasty cocktails, and a beautiful atmosphere. Everything on the menu looked good, but you have to get the beignets!
Touché French Creole at 6 N. River in Downtown Aurora, IL
 
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Higher price, higher quality food and drinks. The atmosphere here is built by the large firepit in the center. Highly recommend for an anniversary, birthday, or reason to celebrate.
The Turf Room Restaurant, North Aurora Illinois
 
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A staple in Aurora, Ach-n-Lou's has been around since the 70's serving Aurora's best pizza and calzones. There's a full bar, chill family-friendly atmosphere, and space available for parties. Grab a take-away frozen pizza before you leave! They're ju...
Ach-N-Lou's Pizza Pub
 
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Pub food in the heart of downtown Aurora. If you're craving a classic burger and a good drink, this is a great place to be.
Tavern On Broadway

What To Do

 
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The Bit is the place to go for laughs. They have improv shows, stand up, open mics, skits, scripted, plus classes for anyone who is interested in improv/comedy.
The Bit Theater
 
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This gym is always clean, there are plenty of cardio and weight machines available so you never have to wait for a machine. There's also a tanning area and red light therapy for black card members
Gym in Aurora (Northgate Plaza), IL - Planet Fitness
 
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A rotating list of shows and musicals throughout the year, bringing actors from all over into Aurora. Plenty of seating, quick service at the bars, and plenty of accessibility options readily available.
Paramount Theatre
 
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A great outing for the family. Aim to complte a series of games and challenges in many different rooms while racking up points. Located in the Fox Valley Mall.
MISH MASH Adventures
 
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A huge waterpark with plenty for the whole family. It can get busy on weekends but this is the best spot to be for those warm summer days.
Splash Country Water Park, Aurora
 
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Jump back in time at this pioneer park. Chat with a blacksmith while he's hammering away at hot metal, ride the train around the park, sit in a old schoolhouse, and pedal boat in the lake. For little ones, there's also a playground, carousel, pony ri...
Blackberry Farm