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

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

O’Malley’s Pub and Eatery, located in Aurora, Illinois, is a family owned and operated pub where hungry appetites can be appeased with freshly-made pizzas, gourmet burgers, wraps, and thirsty throats can be satisfied by thirst quenching drinks. Enjoy live entertainment on weekends in our pub or relax with your favorite beer in our beer garden. Sporting events need not be missed as our pub has 24 flat screen televisions dotted around. We also provide darts, a game of pool, poker, gaming machines and more. O'Malley's Pub and Eatery is a family friendly pub that offers excellent catering for special events and also offers a convenient take out service.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

The Pie Boss in Aurora, Illinois, is a unique pie shop and restaurant that offers customers an authentic South African cuisine experience through delicious, freshly baked pies that are made using fresh and flavorsome ingredients. Our restaurant offers meat and vegetarian pies that are freshly prepared on a daily basis, using our own pastry and spices, and our menu includes delicious dessert options and special treat, especially for the sweet tooth. Pies from the Pie Boss can be baked from frozen, with milk or beaten egg brushed over. The Pie Boss offers an excellent and flexible catering service that includes party platters and dessert platters that are ideal for private parties.READ MORE

The Aurora Regional Fire Museum in Aurora, Illinois, is a fascinating and interesting museum that is committed to preserving and exhibiting unique artifacts as well as the history of fire departments in the area. Fire safety and fire prevention is also taught and promoted at the museum. This non-profit fire museum first opened its doors in 1968, and is home to more than 1000 artifacts, volume upon volume of historical information as well as thousands of photographs and we eagerly accept donations of fire memorabilia, newspaper clippings and any other historical materials. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is a unique venue for themed parties, workshops, corporate meetings and other events.READ MORE

The Aurora Pancake House in Aurora, Illinois, was established in 1947 and to this day our restaurant continues to impress their loyal customers and community with servings of many different types of fluffy and tasty pancakes. Apart from the usual favorites such as buttermilk and buckwheat pancake breakfasts, house specialties of oven baked apple pancakes or German pancakes with lemon and powdered sugar that are available in our restaurant, our chef also offers a delicious special menu that changes every month, to the delight of our customers. The Aurora Pancake House is renowned for its unique pancakes that each have an interesting and unique story, as well as new creations such as homemade brownies and cheesecake pie with banana frostings.READ MORE

Wangs Garden Restaurant in Aurora, Illinois, has a relaxed and friendly environment and is a popular restaurant where guests are assured of enjoying an exceptional meal of authentic and delicious Chinese and Japanese cuisine made from the freshest ingredients. Our restaurant is also known for serving the best and tastiest sushi. Our eclectic menu of Chinese and Japanese cuisine has something special to offer all tastes, and includes gluten-free options, vegetarian options and for diners on diet we have special diet dishes available. Wangs Garden Restaurant is a great choice of restaurant for birthday parties and family meals and we also also cater for special events in the area.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

Orchard Valley Golf Course in Aurora, Illinois, is a picturesque 18 hole golf course with water hazards, bunkers, unusual wetlands, waterfalls and many other natural challenges that make a round of golf interesting and challenging for players of all levels. Our golf course has made provision that players with disabilities can also enjoy the course. After a quick training course, golfers can set off on a GolfBoard, a combination of skateboard and golf cart, with your bag strapped to the front, and enjoy a fun ride to each hole. Orchard Valley Golf Course is a great venue for memorable and perfectly designed wedding receptions, and our dedicated staff will work with you to ensure exceptional events.READ MORE