The Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, Illinoise, was established in 1915, and offers a safe and interesting environment that enhances the quality of life and professional care of our precious animals that are housed in the zoo. And in such a nurturing, educational environment, visitors and students get a better understanding of the unique animal world and its environment and are also given a better and more positive image of what a zoo is all about. Exhibits at our zoo include llama, elk herd, mountain lions, pygmy goats, bald eagles and more more. The Phillips Park Zoo offers exceptional tours for school groups and scouting groups and there are also self guided group tours.READ MORE

Chasers Laser Tag in Aurora, Illinois, is a unique, fun and safe entertainment center where participants and indulge in fun and exciting laser tag games and realistic combat games that include responsive vests and full sized laser guns. Laser tag games at our entertainment center are ideal for team building events that are different, birthday parties and many other fun group events. Chasers Laser Tag also has an exciting play area with many fun slides, swings and more for children, and a game floor where kids can play exciting interactive games. The fun atmosphere and exciting activities at Chasers Laser Tag are perfect for any kind of special and unique event.READ MORE

Abbey Farms in Aurora, Illinois, is a unique farm that offers no gimmicky attractions, only good, clean fun for the whole family to enjoy in the outdoors. Our seasonal fun consists of delicious and fresh produce in the summer months, a splendid pumpkin daze in the fall, and of course in winter there are dazzling Christmas trees. Abbey Farms offers fun activities such as pedal go-karts, slides, mega drop slide and amazing jumping pillows. The Nagel Emporium located on our farm is a charming rustic barn available as a venue for many memorable events, and our dedicated staff will ensure your special day or event is a huge success. READ MORE

Aurora Skate Center in Aurora, Illinois, is a community orientated skate center that has been operating since 1955, and offers roller skating avenues that will attract young and seasoned skaters. Our skate center also offers roller skating programs for home-schoolers, children with disabilities, exercise classes and more. Private lessons are conducted by excellent coaches and will assist in speed or figure skating, speed skating, roller hockey, recreation skating and many more fun opportunities. Roller skating at Aurora Skate Center offers excellent low impact cardio workouts, and recreation skating is perfect for skaters wanting to retain balance and physical stamina in a fun and exciting environment.READ MORE

Aurora Historical Society in Aurora, Illinois, is a unique and interesting historical society that brings the history of the past into the present through research, preservation, presentation of exhibits, lectures and cocktail parties. Our historical society is housed in Tanner House Museum, a Victorian residence built in 1857, that is now a historic home and museum that is open to the public. Visitors to this museum can see how cooking was done back then, and can explore an elegant sitting room of yesteryear. Aurora Historical Society is ably assisted by willing volunteers in preserving history and historical facts.READ MORE

Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois, is a stunning and historic theatre that was built in 1931, and over the years has continued to provide excellent entertainment to more than 300 000 guests during any given year. The Meyer Ballroom at our majestic theatre is a popular venue for dream weddings with its floor to ceiling windows that look out over the Fox River and many other attractive amenities that are sure to impress your guests. Our theatre is also a suitable venue for business meetings, training workshops, corporate dinners and many other events. Paramount Theatre is known for the many excellent shows they have produced, and offers entertainment such as dance, children's programming, music and more.READ MORE

Friaco's Mexican Restaurant in Aurora, Illinois, is a delightful family owned Mexican restaurant where diners can enjoy tasty and authentic Mexican cuisine served by friendly wait staff in an environment that is vibrant and welcoming, with lively Spanish music setting the tone for a great dining experience. Our Mexican restaurant offers a diverse menu of Mexican cuisine made from traditional family recipes and served in any of our two dining rooms, the bar room or on the outdoor patio. Friaco's Mexican Restaurant offers an excellent catering service for up to 300 guests and is perfect for weddings, private parties, corporate lunches and many other special events.READ MORE

Parkside Lanes in Aurora, Illinois, is a family owned and run bowling alley with 54 bowling lanes and offers a selection of bowling formats such as open bowling, league bowling for juniors and adults, high school bowling and more, and there are lanes available at various times throughout the week. By using the latest innovations in automatic scoring and lane surfaces that are synthetic, our bowling alley offers great fun and entertainment for everyone. Parkside Lanes is a perfect venue for amazing and unique events, and for children's parties we will take care of everything needed to ensure fun parties.READ MORE

Haunted Hometowns in Aurora, Illinois, sends out a chilling dare to adventure seekers to join one of their exciting, thrilling and daring ghost tours that will leave you shuddering as you learn about whispering phantoms, lost souls and bloody murders. Feel your spine tingle as fear grips you while listening to true events that occurred on the very spot where you are standing. Imagine the chilling excitement of knowing that a ghost could be standing beside you, awesome. Ghost tours offered by Haunted Hometowns include haunted pub crawls, paranormal parties, walking ghost tours, cemetery ghost tours and many more that will leave you breathless with fear and excitement.READ MORE

JP Foot Spa in Aurora, Illinois, is an privately owned day spa that offers excellent spa and wellness treatments that include holistic and traditional treatments in an environment that is comfortable, inviting and serene. Our day spa features 6 separate treatment rooms, and our knowledgeable, friendly staff will provide spa and massage treatments uniquely tailored according to your needs. A visit to our day spa is always a rewarding and satisfying experience. JP Foot Spa offers reflexology, a holistic treatment that stimulates blood circulation and other body functions and encourages normalization of the whole body, resulting in a feeling of wellbeing.READ MORE