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Aurora
Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois, with a population of 171,782 (2008 est.) and part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The city refers to itself as "The City of Lights" because it was one of the first cities in the United States to implement an all-electric street lighting system in 1881. Aurora officially adopted the nickname in 1908.
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Wikipedia articles for Aurora
- Aurora, Illinois
- Aurora, Illinois
- Aurora (Metra)
- America's Historical Roundhouse
- Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Roundhouse and Locomotive Shop
- St. Charles Hospital (Aurora, Illinois)
- St. Charles Hospital
- Aurora Regional Fire Museum
- Hotel Arthur
- Hotel Arthur
- East Aurora High School
- Hotel Aurora
- Hotel Aurora (Aurora, Illinois)
- LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District
- LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District
- Leland Tower
- Paramount Theatre
- Paramount Theatre (Aurora, Illinois)
- Masonic Temple
- Masonic Temple (Aurora, Illinois)
- Stolp Island
- Stolp Island
- Stolp Island Historic District
- GAR Memorial Building
- Graham Building
- Graham Building (Aurora, Illinois)
- Keystone Building
- Keystone Building (Aurora, Illinois)
- Stolp Woolen Mill Store
- Stolp Woolen Mill Store
- Aurora Historical Museum
- Tanner, William A., House
- Fox River House
- Fox River House
- Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705
- Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705
- Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705
- Old Second National Bank
- Old Second National Bank (Aurora, Illinois)
- Aurora Township, Kane County, Illinois
- Healy Chapel
- Healy Chapel
- Copley, Col. Ira C., Mansion
- Phillips Park Zoo
- West Side Historic District
- West Side Historic District (Aurora, Illinois)
- WBIG
- Aurora, IL #3 - elevation 195.926 m
- Aurora, IL - elevation 195.922 m
- Aurora, IL #2 - elevation 195.921 m
- Aurora, IL #1 - elevation 195.918 m
- Naperville Township, DuPage County, Illinois
- Eola, Illinois
- Waubonsie Valley High School
- West Aurora High School
- Aurora College Complex
- Aurora University
- Aurora University
- Montgomery Dam
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The Pie Boss2016-03-22
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
Chasers Laser Tag2016-03-17
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
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Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park2016-03-18
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Aurora, Illinois, is a spectacular indoor trampoline park that turns any fitness routine into a fun and health experience. Only at our trampoline park can you experience the light, weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and then gently landing in a pit of foam cubes. There are many health benefits to attaining fitness on a trampoline, such as improving digestion, toning up glandular systems, lowering cholesterol, toning the body and promoting better sleep patterns. Birthday parties held at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park have never been more entertaining, memorable or fun, and guests are free to enjoy other activities outside of t he private reserved space.READ MORE
Luigis Pizza and Fun Center2016-03-18
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
Luigis Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora, Illinois, is a fun center that is all about family fun, games and delicious pizzas selected from our extensive menu that offers something special for each and every occasion or event. Celebrate unique birthday parties, bridal showers, team building events and many other events at our exciting, fun center that offers laser tag and arcade games that will keep guests entertained for hours on end. Luigis Pizza and Fun Center has the perfect space for your event, and we offer excellent catering services to suit your event and budget.READ MORE
Pancho's Family Restaurant2016-03-22
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
Pancho's Family Restaurant in Aurora, Illinois, is a family owned Mexican restaurant that has been operating since 1989, and inviting diners to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in an atmosphere that is warm, friendly and welcoming. With an excellent choice and variety of dishes available, we have something delicious to offer all appetites, and we include certain dishes for diners wanting something other than Mexican cuisine. Friday nights at Pancho's Family Restaurant are lively and fun with a Mariachi band entertaining diners with live music. Pancho's Family Restaurant offers an excellent catering menu for up to 200 guests, and our catering coordinator will ensure your event is fun and memorable.READ MORE
The Aurora Pancake House2016-03-21
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
Two Brothers Roundhouse2016-03-22
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, Illinlois, is a delightful and unique brew pub and restaurant that is housed in an old, historic, listed building, and offers patrons great meals, refreshing beers and many other drinks. Our brew pub and restaurant features a sports bar and music venue, and is a great venue for weddings, corporate events and many other events. We have several rooms that can accommodate between 25 and 600 guests and with our locally sourced menu, hand crafted beers and live entertainment, all events held at Two Brothers Roundhouse is sure to be a rip roaring, memorable event.READ MORE
The Riverfront Playhouse2016-03-19
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
The Riverfront Playhouse in Aurora, Illinois, was established in 1978 as a theatre that provides an excellent, creative outlet where actors with different levels of experience can learn and practice their acting skills. As a venue where talent and entertainment abounds, our theatre has presented hundreds of stage shows and numerous children's theatre presentations that have delighted and entertained patrons. The Riverfront Playhouse is a non-profit charitable organization and as such actors taking part in productions are not compensated, and performers do not pay a fee to become a member of our theatre.READ MORE
Parkside Lanes2016-03-18
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
Sport Zone2016-03-19
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
Sport Zone in Aurora, Illinois, is a popular fun center where families can enjoy a full day of fun in a facility that has something exciting to offer each and every visitor. Our family fun center offers outdoor activities as well as indoor activities at Sports Dome Complex and whatever you choose to take part in, you know it's going to be a great day. Outing for large groups can be customized according to your requirements, and our fun center is ideal for team parties, birthday parties, corporate outings, school trips and more. At Sport Zone we have mini golf, go carting, batting cages and driving range, and Sports Dome Complex offers golf, indoor soccer, baseball and softball.READ MORE
Aurora Regional Fire Museum2016-03-21
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
Aurora Historical Society2016-03-17
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
The Phillips Park Zoo2016-03-22
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
Wangs Garden Restaurant2016-03-22
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
O’Malley’s Pub and Eatery2016-03-18
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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 Hometowns2016-03-18
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
Paramount Theatre2016-03-19
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
OMango Restaurant2016-03-21
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
Allow OMango Restaurant in Aurora, Illinois, to take you on an amazing culinary journey as you experience the delight and rich legacy of authentic Indian cuisine served in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of our traditional Indian restaurant. Enjoy the rich flavors of our Indian cuisine, served with fresh vegetables, house-made breads and tasty chutneys selected from an eclectic menu that includes vegetarian-inspired and child friendly meals. Genuine Indian cuisine from OMango Restaurant is a great way to cater for private parties, family get together or office meetings, and we have a Curbside Curry food truck that will take our delicious meals for perfect meals on the go in various areas.READ MORE
Basils Greek Dining2016-03-21
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
Basils Greek Dining in Aurora, Illinois, with its convenient location, is the perfect Greek restaurant where lovers of excellent and authentic Mediterranean cuisine will enjoy a dining celebration that will not be forgotten quickly. Diners to our Greek restaurant can dine indoors or al fresco on our patio, and we also offer an excellent take out and delivery services that enables you to enjoy our delicious Greek cuisine in the comfort of your own home. The Rigas Room at Basils Greek Dining is the perfect venue for business dinners or special events, and guests will appreciate the special treatment, good service and delicious Greek cuisine that make all events memorable and enjoyable.READ MORE
Airtastic Play Land2016-03-17
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
Airtastic Play Land in Aurora, Illinois is an exciting adventure park that offers a fun experience that will keep children happily entertained in a clean, safe and playful environment. When outdoors at our adventure park children can run around and keep active with bouncing, jumping and climbing, and indoors there is video or computer games, television and many other activities. Airtastic Play Land is a great unique venue for fun and exciting birthday parties that include a private party room, a party host, lots of inflatable fun and plenty of tasty goodies. Airtastic Play Land is a family-friendly adventure park that offers fun and laughter for the whole family.READ MORE
Aurora Skate Center2016-03-17
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
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
Fox Paintball2016-03-21
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Illinois, United States
Fox Paintball in Aurora, Illinois, offers lovers of the fresh outdoors fun and unique entertainment that can only come from exciting and challenging games of paintball played on a terrain filled with trees, thick vegetatin and creeks. Private paintball games offer the perfect entertainment for birthday parties, family outings, bachelor parties, team building events and many other group activities with ten or more participants. Fox Paintball regularly hosts numerous tournaments and scenario games on any one of our many playing fields, and between games players can replenish stamina with eats and drinks from our well-stocked pro shop. READ MORE
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